Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips believes the close-knit nature of his side has helped them overcome adversity this season. The Seasiders had been away from their Squires Gate training ground from pre-season until last month because the playing surface had been deemed unfit. Meanwhile, the animosity between fans and the Oyston family, the club’s owners, shows no sign of abating and has contributed to the visiting contingent outnumbering the home support at Bloomfield Road on a number of occasions in the last few months. Despite a recent blip in form, Blackpool sit 10th in Sky Bet League One and McPhillips has trumpeted the togetherness of his squad ahead of their FA Cup third round...
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