Source: Daily_Mail
Ian Holloway's laughing but his slick Blackpool are no joke after Stoke win
All smiles: Holloway celebrates as DJ Campbell scores [LNB]Ian Holloway thought he looked resplendent, until a fan pointed at his grey overcoat with black felt lapels and bellowed: 'You look like an undertaker.'[LNB] If it was meant to ruffle Blackpool's irrepressible boss, it failed dismally. With a look of mock indignation, he said: 'Cut me to the core, it did. I think I look quite smart, and I'm going to carry on wearing it.'[LNB] Holloway can see the funny side more often than not, but he draws the line at the way his side were supposed to be dead and buried before a ball had been kicked.[LNB] 'That did hurt,' he said, after seeing Blackpool's slick passing rewarded with a 48th-minute winner from DJ Campbell at Stoke on Saturday. 'It hurt me and the players to see some people predicting we'd be the worst team in Premier League history. [LNB]'Someone had us down for 10 points. Bit of a laughing stock. We have used that as a motivation to help keep us going. We are still light years away from securing our place in this division, but I am so proud of the way these players have responded to being disrespected like that. They have already doubled the lowest points total, and I am delighted for them.'[LNB] Back of the net: DJ Campbell scored the only goal of the game in Blackpool's win[LNB] Stoke manager Tony Pulis claimed Blackpool were 'playing roulette football, throwing the dice and hoping it falls for them.' [LNB]Little did he realise a visit to the casino had figured in a build-up that also recreated the days of Sir Stanley Matthews, who was remembered before kick-off for his service to both clubs. [LNB] 'We had to train on the beach, due to the weather, but it was fitting, because he used to run there every morning,' said Holloway. [LNB]'I marked out the pitch using my heel. It looked like I had a terrible limp, dragging one leg behind me like something out of The Terminator. You have to adapt. [LNB]'We had a day at a local casino on Tuesday to see who was the poker champion. Those who didn't know how to play had a lesson, but it didn't work for everyone. Our keeper fell asleep - I don't think he likes cards.'[LNB] Stoke 0 Blackpool 1: DJ Campbell rocks Potters as Seasiders march onOne was most amused! Blackpool star Varney handed royal seal of approvalPay us £6m if you want Pennant! Real Zaragoza demand big fee from StokeBLACKPOOL FC
