Seasiders pay the price for reshuffling playing squad

BLACKPOOL have been fined £25,000 (€29,000) by the Premier League for fielding an understrength side against Aston Villa earlier this season.

Manager Ian Holloway controversially made 10 changes for the game at Villa Park on November 10, arguing he needed to utilise his squad during a three-game week.

Holloway was almost vindicated as his team were beaten 3-2 by an 89th-minute goal and he later threatened to resign if punished over the matter.