James Beattie: I will save the day for Blackpool... by donning the goalkeeping gloves

11 February 2011 01:37
Ian Holloway claims it would be 'an absolute joke' if the PremierLeague refuse Blackpool permission to sign an emergency goalkeeper andavoid the possibility of striker James Beattie wearing the glovesagainst Aston Villa tomorrow.[LNB] Blackpool appealed to the Leagueyesterday after Paul Rachubka damaged the cartilage in his right kneeduring training. Matt Gilks is still six weeks away from returningafter breaking his kneecap in November, meaning the club's onlyavailable keeper is Richard Kingson, who has also been injured recently.[LNB] On standby: Beattie[LNB]Holloway is now relying on a favour from the same Premier League bosseshe criticised for fining his club ?25,000 after he fielded a weakenedteam when Blackpool last played Villa in November.[LNB] He said: 'Hopefully we'll get a sub goalie, otherwise at this level it will be an absolute joke. I'm sure the other managers will understand.'[LNB]If permission is refused, former Manchester United keeper Roy Carroll -a free agent after leaving Danish side Odense - is a potential option.Or Beattie could take over if Kingson is injured again. [LNB] Emergency: Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is looking to bring in a replacement keeper[LNB]  Blackpool rocked by keeper crisis as Rachubka is ruled out for six monthsWho cares about the money! Adam insists he will only leave over ambitionAll the latest Blackpool news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: James Beattie, Ian Holloway, Paul Rachubka

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