It was a time when Blackpool FC were riding high on the back of a stunning 11 game running win – and, more memorably, when they had secured promotion to the Championship League. They had done remarkably well and their clash against Bristol City on August 18 2007 was a hard but fairly fought game between two sides who tried to attack and play good football. Their 1-1 draw brought the winning streak to an end but as The Gazette reported, the phenomenal run was a ‘once in a lifetime thing and one hell of an achievement’. Andy Morrell’s goal came in the 52nd minute only to be equalised by City’s Scott Murray who powered in a blistering volley. Were you there? These photos show key, memorable moments.
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1. Memory Match
After a goalless first half, Keith Southern came closest to breaking the deadlock but his low, angled drive from the edge of the area hit the post Photo: Mark Pearson
2. Memory Match
Sliding across the turf in traditional style - Blackpool's Andy Morrell celebrates his goal Photo: Mark Pearson
4. Memory Match
Grayson made two predictable changes, replacing John Hills and the crocked Ian Evatt with Wes Hoolahan and Kaspars Gorkss, and one controversial alteration bringing in Ben Burgess and dropping Keigan Parker to the bench - for a time anyway. This is Ben Burgess in action Photo: Mark Pearson
5. Memory Match
Keigan Parker (pictured in action) came on in the 71st minute after Morrell had asked Simon Grayson if he could come off because he was so knackered. It was unheard for a player who normally reacts to being subbed as if someone had set fire to his best carpet Photo: Mark Pearson
6. Memory Match
Claus Jorgensen lies on the pitch after nearly scoring for Blackpool. He had flung himself bravely into a leftfoot shot from Ben Burgess’ s knockdown but Weale was there to make a terrific stop Photo: Mark Pearson