Tag: Blackpool

  • Chris Wood strikes extra-time winner for Forest to avert FA Cup shock

    Chris Wood strikes extra-time winner for Forest to avert FA Cup shock

    In a challenging week for Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood scored an extra-time winner to secure a 3-2 victory against Blackpool in their FA Cup replay at Bloomfield Road.

    Nottingham Forest, charged with breaching financial regulations earlier in the week, faced a tough challenge as Blackpool fought back from 2-0 down.

    Forest seemed in control with goals from Andrew Omobamidele and Danilo, but Blackpool mounted a comeback with Albie Morgan’s stunning strike and a header from substitute Kyle Joseph.

    The thrilling match, marked by drama in the final half-hour, forced the game into extra time.

    Chris Wood scored the decisive goal in the 110th minute, turning in a cross from Ryan Yates. The win advanced Nottingham Forest to the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they are set to face Bristol City.

    The victory provided a positive note amid a troubled week for the Premier League club.

  • Blackpool to face Forest in FA Cup after beating Forest Green

    Blackpool to face Forest in FA Cup after beating Forest Green

    Owen Dale, Jordan Gabriel, and Marvin Ekpiteta scored as Blackpool secured a 3-0 victory against Forest Green, setting up a third-round FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest.

    Blackpool took the lead in the 18th minute when Owen Dale charged down a loose ball, won a 50-50 challenge with keeper Luke Daniels, and tapped into an empty net.

    Despite missed chances by Dom Thompson and Matty Virtue in the first half, Blackpool maintained their dominance.

    In the second half, Kyle Joseph had an opportunity to extend the lead, but Forest Green made a triple substitution, including player-coach Troy Deeney, to find a route back into the game. However, Blackpool continued to control the match, and Jordan Gabriel scored a second 15 minutes from time.

    Marvin Ekpiteta sealed the victory by heading Karamoko Dembele’s free-kick into the net, completing a successful night for Blackpool.

  • 10-year-old boy electrocuted to death in Blackpool seafront hotel

    10-year-old boy electrocuted to death in Blackpool seafront hotel

    A 10-year-old boy passed away from an electric shock at a hotel by the sea in Blackpool, the police have confirmed.

    The incident occurred on Sunday night at Tiffany’s Hotel, and the emergency services were informed and came to the location.

    He went to the hospital and was in very serious condition but passed away yesterday with his family present.

    The police in Lancashire said that a young boy has passed away after something happened at a hotel in Blackpool.

    We received a call at 10. 39pm on Sunday about a ten-year-old boy who was found unconscious in a hotel at the Promenade in Blackpool.

    He was brought to the hospital with injuries which suggest he had been exposed to a powerful electrical charge. Unfortunately, he passed away in the hospital on Thursday, September 7.

    His family was near him in the hospital and we are sending good wishes to them right now.

    The police looked into the incident and now the local government is handling it.

    The coroner needs to create a file now.

    A person who speaks for Tiffany’s Hotel said: “We are very sad about what happened when a child got shocked on Sunday evening in our reception lounge. ” We are thinking of the child and their family during this sad time.

    We want to make sure everyone knows that keeping our guests and team members healthy and safe is the most important thing to us. We have decided to close temporarily so we can inspect everything ourselves.

    ‘We are still accepting phone calls and we are cooperating closely with the Blackpool Council and local enforcement to help with their investigation. ‘

  • Man charged with murder after 2-year-old boy’s dead body found

    Man charged with murder after 2-year-old boy’s dead body found

    A man has been accused of killing a two-year-old boy in Blackpool.

    The little child was discovered with terrible injuries at their house in the vacation town on August 19th.

    The police and paramedics quickly went to the place and the young person was taken to the hospital but unfortunately he passed away two days later.

    Daniel Hardcastle, who is 30 years old, went to court last week because he was accused of intentionally causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). He is now accused of committing murder and being cruel to a child.

    He will be seen again at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 1.