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The friday night crowd at Lytham Festival to see Appleton, Ronan Keating and Michael Buble

37 fabulous pics of you lot enjoying day 3 of Lytham Festival 2026

Ronan Keating is one of five new acts confirmed for Lytham Festival 2026.

Huge names join Lytham Festival 2026 line-up - five new acts announced

The Appleeton's festive hamper.

Appleton’s Butchers lights up Yorkshire town with Christmas charity initiative

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Ex-Seasiders boss sacked just days before he was due to return to Blackpool

Blackpool claimed a 2-0 victory over Bromley in the first round of the FA Cup (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

BBC pundits in agreement following the Bromley win

The BBC cameras were at Hayes Lane for the FA Cup tie between Bromley and Blackpool (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

Fans fume after discovering one of the pundits for the Bromley tie

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Appleton shares glee following Blackpool collapse in Charlton draw

Neil Critchley (Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

Boss makes Michael Appleton prediction ahead of Blackpool reunion at Charlton

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Appleton names two Blackpool players Charlton need to be wary of

Where are they now? The first ever Michael Appleton Blackpool side

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Neil Critchley, Manager of Blackpool, looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road on May 04, 2021 in Blackpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

“He is an exceptional coach!” – Blackpool fans react to Neil Critchley’s return

Michael Appleton was sacked back in January in his second spell at the club

Michael Appleton opens up on Blackpool's struggles and impact of social media

McCarthy has collected just nine points from his 12 league games in charge

Comparing the records of Blackpool bosses Mick McCarthy & Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton (Credit: Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Mansford reflects on Michael Appleton's tenure at Bloomfield Road

Appleton is the early favourite to take over from Robinson, left

Former Blackpool, Bristol City and QPR men in the running for Oxford vacancy

Ekpiteta suffered his setback during the recent game against Watford

‘Getting there slowly’: Blackpool’s Marvin Ekpiteta opens up on injury
Slowly but surely is the approach Marvin Ekpiteta is taking in his recovery from injury.
Matt Scrafton

O'Donnell, centre, arrived at Bloomfield Road following the appointment of Michael Appleton

Blackpool announce the departure of member of coaching staff on deadline day

Appleton is now out of work and looking for his next job

Michael Appleton breaks silence on Blackpool sacking and discusses future plans

Blackpool's English head coach Michael Appleton looks on during the English FA Cup third round football match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, north-west England on January 7, 2023.

Matt Scrafton's verdict as Michael Appleton is given the boot by Blackpool

Michael Appleton has been sacked by Blackpool (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Blackpool fans react to Appleton's sacking

Morgan Rogers (Credit: Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

Appleton expects Blackpool's new signings to quickly get up to speed

Head coach Michael Appleton was already on the lookout for a centre back prior to Ekpiteta's injury

Where Blackpool are still looking to strengthen before the window closes

The game was there to be won for the Seasiders, but they ended up losing with a whimper

Match verdict: A lack of intent, a wasted opportunity and worrying times

Appleton applauds the away end at the full-time whistle

Michael Appleton defends Blackpool's display against Watford

The Seasiders recorded a 3-1 victory over today's opponents back in October

Why Blackpool are feeling galvanised ahead of Watford test

Michael Appleton is still chasing a couple more January additions

January transfer update as Blackpool continue to work hard on deals

Michael Appleton is expecting further movement at Bloomfield Road this week

Blackpool's latest transfer state of play as we await further movement
Blackpool enjoyed a positive first week in the January transfer window, bringing in two quality additions in Morgan Rogers and Josh Bowler.
Matt Scrafton

Michael Appleton is hoping Blackpool can add to their squad once again this week

Blackpool hopeful of making two more signings this week

Marvin Ekpiteta was on the scoresheet as the Seasiders got back to winning ways

Blackpool's clinical FA Cup win capped off a great week in the transfer market

Appleton's side beat Forest in emphatic fashion to win for the first time since October

Michael Appleton delivers FA Cup fourth round wish after emphatic win

Dale is now available to face Spurs on Saturday

Blackpool make FA Cup U-turn on Owen Dale ahead of third round tie

Michael Appleton's side turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend

Michael Appleton believes FA Cup tie comes at a good time for Blackpool

Chris Maxwell performed well on his return from injury on New Year's Day

Michael Appleton explains why Chris Maxwell started against Sunderland

Ekpiteta started the season as Blackpool's club captain

Michael Appleton explains his decision to strip Marvin Ekpiteta of captaincy

Apter is currently out with an injury

Michael Appleton outlines plan for Crewe-linked Rob Apter and Beryly Lubala

Michael Appleton is keen to strengthen his squad as soon as possible now the window is open

Will Blackpool look to send back one of their five loanees in January?

Appleton is hoping for a big boost in the opening week of the January transfer window

Blackpool expecting busy first week in the transfer market

Shayne Lavery justified his selection by scoring Blackpool's goal

The talking points from Blackpool's draw against Sunderland

Michael Appleton's side are now winless in their last nine games

Michael Appleton's verdict on Blackpool's draw against Sunderland

Michael Appleton's side kick off 2023 with a New Year's Day clash against Sunderland

Michael Appleton shares his New Year’s wish ahead of Sunderland clash

Michael Appleton's side are looking to get back to winning ways after eight games without picking up three points

Blackpool's injury state of play ahead of Sunderland clash

Appleton is confident the Seasiders will be proactive in the January transfer window

Michael Appleton hopeful Blackpool will make 'two or three' new additions

Carey celebrates after giving Blackpool the lead against Hull on Boxing Day

Michael Appleton makes Sonny Carey claim after impressive Hull City display

Thorniley's red card came just eight minutes after he had been brought on

Michael Appleton delivers his verdict on Jordan Thorniley's red card

Was it a point gained or two points dropped? It's hard to tell

Matt Scrafton's verdict on Blackpool's Boxing Day draw against Hull City

Appleton opted not to applaud the travelling fans after this afternoon's game

Michael Appleton explains why he didn't clap Blackpool fans after Hull City draw

Michael Appleton is confident the goals will begin to flow again for his side sooner rather than later

Michael Appleton makes Blackpool goals vow ahead of pivotal Hull City clash

Michael Appleton's side can climb out of the bottom three on Boxing Day with a win

Michael Appleton discusses if Blackpool's Boxing Day clash is 'must win'

Michael Appleton's side make the trip to Humberside on Boxing Day

Blackpool boss tight-lipped on Christmas Day training plans

Michael Appleton's half-time switch to 4-4-2 paid dividends at Cardiff last week

Michael Appleton responds to calls to line-up in a 4-4-2 against Hull City

Michael Appleton will be hoping to be all smiles come 5pm on Boxing Day

It feels like now or never for Blackpool ahead of crucial Boxing Day clash

Beesley has looked bright since returning from injury

Michael Appleton gives his verdict on Jake Beesley's recent performances

Neil McDonald has had his say on Blackpool's current plight

Former Blackpool boss highlights two big dilemmas facing Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton's side were fortunate to claim a point in South Wales on Saturday

Michael Appleton makes firm pledge at the halfway stage in the season

Michael Appleton was left angry with his side's first-half performance

Michael Appleton on Cardiff City draw, penalty controversy and Gary Madine

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