Source: PA
DJ `madness' means Pool must dance to a new tune
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway admits the suspension of striker DJ Campbell will force him to come up with a whole new strategy in the coming weeks.
The Seasiders' leading goalscorer with 10 this season is banned for the next three matches after being sent off in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves last week. With midfielder Charlie Adam also serving a suspension, it leaves Holloway without two of his best players this term and short of attacking options.
Striker Marlon Harewood joined npower Championship side Barnsley at the weekend and the terms of his loan means he cannot be recalled for at least a month. That means Holloway is looking for someone to partner James Beattie up front, although he acknowledges he has no-one in his squad who is capable of replicating Campbell's influence. And Monday's visit of a rejuvenated Chelsea is not the best time to be experimenting with partnerships.
"DJ had a moment of madness which he has apologised for but that is all about dealing with the adulation at this level," said Holloway of his striker's dismissal for pushing defender Richard Stearman in the face with both hands.
"When we were 1-0 down and got kicked a little bit he responded the wrong way and he knows now he is going to miss three out of the last 10 games. Such is life - but I have got to come up with something help my lads get close to and get above Chelsea.
"We've got to do it without Charlie and DJ but that will give other people a chance to play. Are they as good as those two? We don't know yet until I give them a chance. But we are not the same team without DJ and Charlie Adam."
