Post by Macmoish on Jun 25, 2010 6:50:16 GMT
BBC Gossip
Blackpool fans fear manager Ian Holloway could walk out of the club only one month after winning promotion to the Premier League after he rejected the Seasiders' first offer of a new deal. (Daily Mirror)
newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8760402.stm
Blackpool Gazette - Ollie and Pool in contract wrangle
22 June 2010 By William Watt
PROGRESS is slow in talks between Blackpool FC and Ian Holloway over a new contract for their promotion-winning manager.
Pool boss Holloway and his assistant Steve Thompson have both been negotiating new deals after leading the Seasiders to the Premier League.
However, nothing has yet been resolved and internet rumours are rife that Holloway may have walked out.
While these are wide of the mark, The Gazette understands that Holloway is becoming frustrated by the lack of progress after meetings in recent weeks.
Holloway signed a one-year deal last May, which contained an option of a further year, though chairman Karl Oyston is expected to resolve the situation with a much-improved offer in the coming days.
Thompson's current deal runs out at the end of this month as do those of striker Ben Burgess and defender Rob Edwards.
The Seasiders presently have only 16 senior players under contract and must confirm a squad of 25 by the end of August under Premier League rules.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-football-club/Ollie-and-Pool-in-contract.6376097.jp
Blackpool fans fear manager Ian Holloway could walk out of the club only one month after winning promotion to the Premier League after he rejected the Seasiders' first offer of a new deal. (Daily Mirror)
newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8760402.stm
Blackpool Gazette - Ollie and Pool in contract wrangle
22 June 2010 By William Watt
PROGRESS is slow in talks between Blackpool FC and Ian Holloway over a new contract for their promotion-winning manager.
Pool boss Holloway and his assistant Steve Thompson have both been negotiating new deals after leading the Seasiders to the Premier League.
However, nothing has yet been resolved and internet rumours are rife that Holloway may have walked out.
While these are wide of the mark, The Gazette understands that Holloway is becoming frustrated by the lack of progress after meetings in recent weeks.
Holloway signed a one-year deal last May, which contained an option of a further year, though chairman Karl Oyston is expected to resolve the situation with a much-improved offer in the coming days.
Thompson's current deal runs out at the end of this month as do those of striker Ben Burgess and defender Rob Edwards.
The Seasiders presently have only 16 senior players under contract and must confirm a squad of 25 by the end of August under Premier League rules.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-football-club/Ollie-and-Pool-in-contract.6376097.jp
