Oyston resigns to leave Blackpool reeling

BLACKPOOL are reeling following yesterday’s sudden resignation of their chairman Karl Oyston.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2010 - 01:00

Andy Hampson

The Premier League newcomers announced this afternoon the 43-year-old had stood down with immediate effect.

No reasons have been given for Oyston’s decision and the news takes the gloss off the Tangerines’ dramatic season-opening 4-0 win at Wigan on Saturday.

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