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They actually backed down and rescinded the fine so it looks like common sense won out for once even if it took way too long to get here. Seriously just seeing all 517 of you jump on this made the whole headache worth it while we keep an eye on …

February 25, 2011

Say no to the Blackpool FC fine for fielding a weakened team

Say no to the Blackpool FC fine for fielding a weakened team

🏆 Won — 492 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 7 months ago
Blackpool FC have been found guilty of breaches of Rules B13 and E20 in relation to the team fielded by the club in its fixture against Aston Villa on 10th November 2010. As a result of the breach of rules Blackpool FC has been fined £25,000. The decision took into account teams fielded against West ham United on 13th November 2010 and in following matches. The board considered that a weakend team was also fielded against Southampton FC and Ian Holloways' comments concerning the team selected for the game. Blackpool FC now has 14 days to appeal! This petition is to the Premier League to question: 1) Whether when you are required to name a 25 man squad you should then be open to chastisement. 2) Whether a manager has the right to field his team in cup comeptitions or should be pushed into a team of the leagues' choice. 3) If an inability to field young players in the League actually helps the game on a National level with the growth of English players. Sign up if you believe that the FA Premier League are being unfair in the enforcement and consistency enforcement of this rule.

Updates

Reached 100 supporters

January 27, 2011

January 25, 2011

We are sneaking up on that hundred mark though I keep refreshing the page and my eyes hurt from staring at the screen. If you grab just one other person who cares about this absolute nonsense fine and get them to add their name to the list we might actually hit that target tonight. Honestly it is wild how much time I spend thinking about these squad rules but someone has to say something about the way they are treating Holloway.

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Mark Garcia
15 years ago Featured

Total nonsense. The big clubs do this all the time and never get touched. Leave Blackpool alone.

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Sarah Werner
15 years ago Featured

Why even give them a 25 man squad if they get fined for using it?? Make it make sense.

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Liam Garcia
15 years ago Featured

Ian Holloway is spot on. Let the managers manage the team. Sick of all these rules ruining the game.

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Gary Nichols
15 years ago Featured

If u have a squad u use the squad. Simple as. PL are just bullying small teams again.

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Dave Walsh
15 years ago Featured

Absolute joke of a decision. Ollie should be allowed to pick whoever he wants from his squad list.

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Steve Rahman
15 years ago Featured

What a load of rubbish. The FA just want to squeeze money out of the smaller clubs.