3:18pm
Bruno's clever pass got Andrews to the byline for a cross whch was cleared.
Then Ulloa's neat lay-off set up a 20-yard shooting chance for Lingard. But his effort was slightly scuffed and rolled gently past the post.
3:13pm
LuaLua won but then wasted a free-kick when his delivery from the left flank was badly overhit.
Then Lingard went on a run which was ended by a tackle on the edge of the penalty area.
But it was not exactly an explosive start to proceedings and Blackpool were clearly well organised and motivated for their challenge.
3:08pm
It was clear Albion would have to play their way through nine tangerine shirts when in possession. LuaLua decided to cut out the middle men by shooting from 25 yards but his shot went wide with Gilks covering that post.
3:05pm
Blackpool had the first chance when Andrews' pass gifted the ball to Keogh. He worked the ball to Osbourne for a low show which rolled wide off Kuszczak's fingertips - though fans in the North Stand felt the keeper did not get a touch.
The corner was lofted to a congested area at the far post but missed everyone, including the outcoming Kuszczak,*and drifted out for a goal-kick.
3:02pm
Note of trivia - six of the Albion players are in tangerine boots!
Here we go...
3:01pm
No change of ends. Albion will go North to South in the first half.
3:01pm
As you might expect there's a really upbeat feel around the Amex today as the players walk out in the sunshine.
Blackpool have probably the smallest away support we've seen this term but you can't miss them in their tangerine shirts.
2:56pm
Albion will be looking to raise the roof today - just as Lloyd Owusu did five years ago.
That is how long it is since the Seagulls won a game at Easter.
Owusu was the matchwinner at Colchester back on Easter Monday 2009 to spark the Great Escape in League One.
Blackpool need an escape of their own.
Albion just need to stay where they are.
Did I say 'just'?
It moght not be as easy as that. We expect a test of nerve and patience here today against the Seasiders as Albion kick off a game in sixth place for only the second time this season.
The stage is just about set and we await the teams...
Original article
Bruno's clever pass got Andrews to the byline for a cross whch was cleared.
Then Ulloa's neat lay-off set up a 20-yard shooting chance for Lingard. But his effort was slightly scuffed and rolled gently past the post.
3:13pm
LuaLua won but then wasted a free-kick when his delivery from the left flank was badly overhit.
Then Lingard went on a run which was ended by a tackle on the edge of the penalty area.
But it was not exactly an explosive start to proceedings and Blackpool were clearly well organised and motivated for their challenge.
3:08pm
It was clear Albion would have to play their way through nine tangerine shirts when in possession. LuaLua decided to cut out the middle men by shooting from 25 yards but his shot went wide with Gilks covering that post.
3:05pm
Blackpool had the first chance when Andrews' pass gifted the ball to Keogh. He worked the ball to Osbourne for a low show which rolled wide off Kuszczak's fingertips - though fans in the North Stand felt the keeper did not get a touch.
The corner was lofted to a congested area at the far post but missed everyone, including the outcoming Kuszczak,*and drifted out for a goal-kick.
3:02pm
Note of trivia - six of the Albion players are in tangerine boots!
Here we go...
3:01pm
No change of ends. Albion will go North to South in the first half.
3:01pm
As you might expect there's a really upbeat feel around the Amex today as the players walk out in the sunshine.
Blackpool have probably the smallest away support we've seen this term but you can't miss them in their tangerine shirts.
2:56pm
Albion will be looking to raise the roof today - just as Lloyd Owusu did five years ago.
That is how long it is since the Seagulls won a game at Easter.
Owusu was the matchwinner at Colchester back on Easter Monday 2009 to spark the Great Escape in League One.
Blackpool need an escape of their own.
Albion just need to stay where they are.
Did I say 'just'?
It moght not be as easy as that. We expect a test of nerve and patience here today against the Seasiders as Albion kick off a game in sixth place for only the second time this season.
The stage is just about set and we await the teams...
Original article