Ekpiteta sent clear Blackpool message with suspension return on horizonMichael Appleton believes Marvin Ekpiteta's performance levels of late could have been better than what they could have been for Blackpool of late as he feels how the defender has been off the pitch can be as important as on it. The defender was last in action for the Seasiders on the eve of the break for the World Cup. He was sent off in the 2-1 loss at the DW Stadium against fellow strugglers Wigan Athletic.
Ekpiteta sent clear Blackpool message with suspension return on horizonMichael Appleton believes Marvin Ekpiteta's performance levels of late could have been better than what they could have been for Blackpool of late as he feels how the defender has been off the pitch can be as important as on it. The defender was last in action for the Seasiders on the eve of the break for the World Cup.
"I have frequent contact with the loans manager at Birmingham. Everything is positive. I don't think anything is going to be happening in January. "Things can change quickly in football but I'm enjoying my football here so as long as that continues I'm happy. ” When asked if he expects to still be at Plymouth at the end of the January window Cosgrove said: "I would assume so, yeah. There has been nothing said to me. "It's important to have that contact because at the end of the day I'm still a Birmingham player, I'm still contracted to them, and I'm still contracted to them next season, so my immediate future after this season will be with Birmingham. "Right now, I'm just fully focused on playing for Plymouth Argyle and scoring as many goals as I can and putting in performances.
Appleton said: “I think it’s fair to say performance-wise his levels could have been much better than what they have been, but in terms of judging him to where he was last year, only people who were here can answer that. I think getting to know the player himself, I’d expect and I think he’d expect his levels of performance to be far greater than what they were before the break. “Yeah (a conversation has taken place), but it’s one of them where sometimes you’ve got to be careful about being too direct because ultimately you don’t want to lose the player, and as it stands at this moment in time, he’s captain of the group and it’s important that when you can’t give a performance and be part of something on the pitch that what you do off the pitch can be equally as important sometimes.
Andrew’s. Is Birmingham City vs Hull City on TV? Yes, the game will be available on Sky Sports Football, via the red button, and on the Sky Sports app. How can I watch highlights of the game? A highlights package will be available on the club’s YouTube channel the day after the game, while Sky Sports will also have highlights available online shortly after the final whistle. The EFL Highlights show will be shown on ITV at 12. 05am, at the very start of New Year’s Eve. How else can I follow the game? Our Birmingham City reporter Brian Dick will be providing live match updates and post-match reaction and analysis from the match here on BirminghamLive, Twitter and Facebook. What is your score prediction for the game? Tell us in the comments section.
Tomasson responds to Blackburn Rovers style criticism after costly errorsJon Dahl Tomasson has insisted Blackburn Rovers' players have shown they are good enough to carry out his style of play. Rovers have given away several goals trying to play out from defence and were punished by Preston North End on Saturday. Burnley had similar joy in pressing Blackburn high up the field with the team guilty of surrendering possession in their own third. Tomasson is keen for his players to dominate possession and build through the thirds but their recent struggles has drawn criticism from supporters. The Blackburn head coach has reiterated the squad are good enough to play in this risk-and-reward style and they will continue working to improve. READ MORE: Blackburn Rovers' January transfer state of play and the areas Gregg Broughton could target “Today we played a very slow game, everyone has seen a slow game, on the ball and without the ball, " Tomasson said.
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Birmingham City vs Hull TV channel, live stream and how to watch ChampionshipBirmingham City will be looking for an instant response when they host Hull City at St Andrew’s on Friday. Blues are enjoying a successful season so far and are pushing for a top-half finish this term, but defeat to Burnley has sent John Eustace ’s side back down the Championship table. The Clarets took an early lead at Turf Moor and ended in a 3-0 defeat for Blues on Tuesday, despite their best efforts against Vincent Kompany’s table-topping team. The insanely tight league table has Blues sitting in 15th, with just five points separating 5th and 17th. It means that a win over Hull, who are hovering above the bottom three, could see Eustace’s men shoot back up into the top 10 and finish 2022 in a promising position.
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As it has not been his first dismissal of the campaign, Ekpiteta has been forced to sit out two games rather than one. He his missed the draw to Birmingham City and will be absent again for this weekend's clash away to Cardiff City. READ MORE: Ian Holloway reminisces on 'poignant' Arsene Wenger advice after Blackpool's Arsenal loss Ekpiteta will be back available for the Boxing Day trip to Yorkshire against Hull City. Appleton admits that last season's player of the season has not hit the performance levels he is capable of, but has spoken with the defender and believes he has had an important part to play off the pitch in recent weeks, with his return to availability on the horizon.
Blackpool line-up & matchday squad in full vs Sheff United as one change madeBlackpool boss Michael Appleton has made one change to his side to take on Sheffield United this evening. The Seasiders are in action for the final time in 2022 this evening. They host the Blades at Bloomfield Road seeking to go four games unbeaten. Blackpool are 22nd in the table and seeking to climb out of the relegation zone. Sheffield United meanwhile are second in the standings and competing with Burnley to be at the summit of the division. READ MORE: Blackpool vs Sheffield United LIVE: Build-up, early team news, match updates & reaction The Seasiders will be aiming to sign this year off with three points. Appleton has made one change from the Boxing Day draw against Hull City and looks like Blackpool will be lining up in a 4-4-2 again. Dan Grimshaw starts as goalkeeper this evening. The only change comes in the back four, when Dom Thompson replaces the injured Luke Garbutt at left-back. The rest of the back four is poised to line up as Callum Connolly, Marvin Ekpiteta and James Husband.
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Leading to worries among the club’s fans that he could be recalled by Blues when the January transfer window in just a few weeks time. READ MORE: Paul Ince identifies Birmingham City danger man amid 'problems off the pitch' READ MORE: John Eustace addresses 'unfortunate' Birmingham City loan situation However, Cosgrove has said that he is expecting to stay at Home Park until the summer, despite being in regular contract with Birmingham loans manager Martin O’Connor. "I'm really enjoying it, probably the most I have been enjoying my football the past couple of years I think, ” he told PlymouthLive. "There is a real family feeling around the club. Obviously, results on the pitch are helping and hopefully I will be scoring more goals again.
Appleton said: “I think it’s fair to say performance-wise his levels could have been much better than what they have been, but in terms of judging him to where he was last year, only people who were here can answer that. I think getting to know the player himself, I’d expect and I think he’d expect his levels of performance to be far greater than what they were before the break. “Yeah (a conversation has taken place), but it’s one of them where sometimes you’ve got to be careful about being too direct because ultimately you don’t want to lose the player, and as it stands at this moment in time, he’s captain of the group and it’s important that when you can’t give a performance and be part of something on the pitch that what you do off the pitch can be equally as important sometimes. ” Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. Follow our Blackpool FC twitter page for regular updates, as well our Facebook page, and sign-up to our newsletter for all the latest news straight to your inbox every morning.
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READ MORE: Where Blackpool are predicted to finish in Championship table as restart edges closer Find out the latest Blackpool FC news first by following our Facebook page via the link "Obviously this week, the whole week, I've been doing everything with the lads back in full training for the first time, " Fiorini told the club website. "It's been a long time since I got injured back in August and it's been a bit longer than we all expected and I feel like I'm closer now so it's a good feeling. "I think we started the season quite brightly, I think I only played five games but I think definitely that night when I got injured at QPR you could see the team gelling. "The gaffer was quite new then so the gaffer's philosophy was starting to show and I think we were really good that night but it was a shame for me as that was the last action I had so hopefully I can get back soon and get back to that type of form.
He was sent off in the 2-1 loss at the DW Stadium against fellow strugglers Wigan Athletic. As it has not been his first dismissal of the campaign, Ekpiteta has been forced to sit out two games rather than one. He his missed the draw to Birmingham City and will be absent again for this weekend's clash away to Cardiff City. READ MORE: Ian Holloway reminisces on 'poignant' Arsene Wenger advice after Blackpool's Arsenal loss Ekpiteta will be back available for the Boxing Day trip to Yorkshire against Hull City. Appleton admits that last season's player of the season has not hit the performance levels he is capable of, but has spoken with the defender and believes he has had an important part to play off the pitch in recent weeks, with his return to availability on the horizon.
Lewis Fiorini bidding to be back in Blackpool contention for Birmingham gameLewis Fiorini is back in Blackpool full training as he bids for a place in the matchday squad against Birmingham City. The Seasiders haven't been able to call upon the Manchester City loanee since he suffered a hamstring injury against QPR but he is one of a number of players who have utilised the World Cup break to return to fitness. Fiorini partnered Charlie Patino to positive effect in the win at Loftus Road and is hoping to rekindle that partnership before long.
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"It's been mixed. When you're injured there's better days than others, I think the first four weeks of my injury was really tough so I wasn't able to do much, I was coming in for an hour or so with little to do. "I'm the type of person that, once I've got my head around something, I try to settle down and focus on the goal of getting back and that's enough motivation to go in the gym every day and hopefully now I'm getting the rewards. "It's good timing the break for me, obviously I've been able to come out here (Spain) and get my fitness up. Hopefully I've caught up with the lads, they've had a week off so their fitness is slightly down so it's less of a gap to make up. "Hopefully I'm around the place for the Birmingham game to be in contention for the squad.
Birmingham City striker Sam Cosgrove provides transfer update amid Blues talksBirmingham City on loan striker Sam Cosgrove has said that he expects to stay at Plymouth Argyle until the end of the season, after ‘contact’ with Blues. The 26-year-old joined the League One team on a season-long loan on deadline day after making just two Championship appearances for Birmingham at the start of the campaign. He has enjoyed more game time with the Pilgrims, making 14 appearances in League One so far, scoring five times. Cosgrove has been a big hit with Plymouth, who currently sit in second place in the League One table.
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