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Where are Davies and McKenzie?

When the team sheets were announced vs Forest, the football world went into amazement at how Blackpool could have seven players omitted due to five registrations not been completed and two players awaiting work permits/international clearance. The truth was there was actually nine players missing and this seems to have been somewhat missed by most. So where are Davies and McKenzie and why were the omitted?
10 more signings?

I guess we shall find out if the rift between manager and chairman is over by the end of the summer transfer window. This is due to Jose Riga coming out and telling the media he would like to see another ten players at Bloomfield Road this summer. Blackpool have added twelve new faces to the squad this summer and of course were without nine players for the trip to Forest as two had work permit issues, five had no registration and two seem to have vanished (McKenzie and Davies). Although the majority of these issues look like they are or will be resolved shortly, Saturday did give a good indication of what were left with during the winter moths when injuries and suspensions take hold. So clearly extra depth is needed and Mr Riga has ten in mind.
Read all about it! (HIGHLIGHTS VS FOREST INC)

Read all about it, is a new feature here on Tangerine-Planet.co.uk, taking a look at some of the Blackpool FC related stories from around the web. This summers media circus has led to an increased microscope from the worlds media. Even making the papers in as far afield as Germany!
Shrewsbury vs. Blackpool preview-Football League Cup Round 1

Tonight see's Blackpool return to action as Blackpool take on Shrewsbury in the first cup game of the season. Tangerine-Planet.co.uk writer Will looks ahead to the game which will see several familiar faces take on there former employer.
Forest 2 Blackpool 0 GALLERY

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Forest 2 Blackpool 0 Review/PHotos

Jose Rigas Blackpool lost today, as they opened the season against Nottingham Forest. During the week following a number of signings, supporters confidence heading into the game had been boosted; despite defeat being heavily tipped by the bookies. That's confidence was soon diminished as it was revealed prior to kick off that pool had five signings ineligible to play due to an "administration error" which resulted in them not been registered on time and another two players sat out awaiting work permit. This Despite the fact some such as Ishmeal Miller had signed on Wednesday. This has led to fans questioning the experience of our recently appointed club secretary and reinforced the belief that the club is suffering internally from the loss of Matt Williams. Who dropped the division for a pay rise and a better job title at Shrewsbury this summer.
Rentmeister and Dielna sign?

Blackpool are rumoured to have signed another two players if reports are correct. Jeffrey Rentmeister is believed to be joining on a one year deal from Belgian side KVC Waterloo if reports on there official site are correct. The defender has over twenty career goals to his name and would depth to boss Jose Rigas side. This hasn't been confirmed by Blckpool yet but KVC Waterloo have issued a statement on there website wishing him all the best for the future.
Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool Preview

Tommorow sees the return of the championship football calendar and Blackpool face a tough test to kick off the season with. Travelling to Nottingham Forest as the overwhelming outsider in terms of bookies odds. Blackpool are favourites to be relegated after an unsettled summer, the squad hastily put together over the last week, has had very little time training together and very few have had game time. That said the signings of Ishmeal Miller, Cuberro, Joe Lewis and others have risen hopes amongst fans although one things for certain Blackpool have never started a season in such an unprepared way before.
Blackpool offer Greening contract

Blackpool have offered a contract to veteran midfielder Johnathan Greening. The midfielder currently available on a fee transfer; having left Nottingham Forest in the summer is understood to have rejected a deal from Hartlepool United and his signing could be confirmed as early as today. The veteran has plenty of championship experience am has also played in the premier league. He most recently played for Colin Coopers side (Hartlepool) on trial against Middlesbrough, leading his former team mate to declare an interest in the player.
Jose Riga "Its not ideal"

Jose Riga has finally broken his summer silence yesterday evening taking part in SkySports championship preview. Riga joined the club in the summer, replacing caretaker Barry Fergurson as manager. Upon arriving he found an uphill task awaited him and the Belgian started to get to work rebuilding the entire club from top to bottom. A stand off then emerged between the chairman and the manager and although some movement has been made in the transfer market, there are signs Jose isn't happy.