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==History== |
==History== |
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The first professional rugby league side in Blackpool were known as '''Blackpool Borough''', who entered the league in 1954. |
The first professional rugby league side in Blackpool were known as '''Blackpool Borough''', who entered the league in 1954. Borough played at St Annes Road Greyhound Stadium until 1962 when they moved to Borough Park. Larger fixtures were played at [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool FC]]'s [[Bloomfield Road]]. |
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Blackpool Borough played their final six fixtures at Bloomfield Road before leaving Blackpool in 1987. Their first new home was Springfield Park, Wigan the home of Wigan FC and they played two seasons under the name 'Springfield Borough'. Springfield Borough beat Sheffield Eagles 11-10 in the final rugby league match at Springfield Park. |
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| ⚫ | They became 'Chorley Borough' in the 1991-92 season. Chorley were then demoted to the National Conference League for the 1993-94 season and regained their status in 1995-96 when they became 'Chorley Chieftains'. In 1996 they dropped the Chieftains moniker; became 'Lancashire Lynx' at the start of 1997 after a short non-playing spell as 'Central Lancashire'. |
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| ⚫ | They settled in 1989 at Victory Park in the nearby town of [[Chorley]]. They became 'Chorley Borough' in the 1991-92 season. Chorley were then demoted to the National Conference League for the 1993-94 season and regained their status in 1995-96 when they became 'Chorley Chieftains'. In 1996 they dropped the Chieftains moniker; became 'Lancashire Lynx' at the start of 1997 after a short non-playing spell as 'Central Lancashire'. |
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Lancashire Lynx reached the final of the Anglo-French Treize Tournoi in 1998, then at the end of the 1999-2000 season they changed again to 'Chorley Lynx'. In 2003 they finished second in National League Two. |
Lancashire Lynx reached the final of the Anglo-French Treize Tournoi in 1998, then at the end of the 1999-2000 season they changed again to 'Chorley Lynx'. In 2003 they finished second in National League Two. |
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In 2004 Chorley Lynx folded due to poor attendances. They were losing £1,000 a week with an average crowd of just 434. Blackpool West Coast Panthers were created in 2005 suposedly as a separate team rather than the continuation of the old Chorley team. Despite this most of the players were former Chorley players, the coach Mark Lee had been coach of Chorley and most of the supporters were those who had previously followed Chorley. Blackpool agreed an initial two year tenancy of |
In 2004 Chorley Lynx folded due to poor attendances. They were losing £1,000 a week with an average crowd of just 434. Blackpool West Coast Panthers were created in 2005 suposedly as a separate team rather than the continuation of the old Chorley team. Despite this most of the players were former Chorley players, the coach Mark Lee had been coach of Chorley and most of the supporters were those who had previously followed Chorley. Blackpool agreed an initial two year tenancy of [[Bloomfield Road]]. |
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The original chairman quit before the season started leaving Dave Rowland to shoulder the financial burden. Coach Mark Lee was sacked before the start of the season and Simon Knox was appointed on a 12-month contract. Blackpool struggled on the field finishing second bottom of National League two and failed to make an impact on the Blackpool public. Due to the high cost of renting [[Bloomfield Road]] and disappointing attendances Blackpool were due to ground share with [[Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C.|Preston Grasshoppers]] [[rugby union]]. |
The original chairman quit before the season started leaving Dave Rowland to shoulder the financial burden. Coach Mark Lee was sacked before the start of the season and Simon Knox was appointed on a 12-month contract. Blackpool struggled on the field finishing second bottom of National League two and failed to make an impact on the Blackpool public. Due to the high cost of renting [[Bloomfield Road]] and disappointing attendances Blackpool were due to ground share with [[Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C.|Preston Grasshoppers]] [[rugby union]]. |
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Revision as of 22:24, 7 July 2006
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| Full name | Blackpool Panthers RLFC |
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| Nickname(s) | Panthers |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Ground | Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Capacity | 11,000 |
| Chairman | John Chadwick |
| Manager | Simon Knox |
| League | National League Two |
| Season 2006 | 12th |
Blackpool Panthers are a rugby league team based in Blackpool, Lancashire. They play in National League two. They play at Bloomfield Road owned by Blackpool Football Club.
History
The first professional rugby league side in Blackpool were known as Blackpool Borough, who entered the league in 1954. Borough played at St Annes Road Greyhound Stadium until 1962 when they moved to Borough Park. Larger fixtures were played at Blackpool FC's Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool Borough played their final six fixtures at Bloomfield Road before leaving Blackpool in 1987. Their first new home was Springfield Park, Wigan the home of Wigan FC and they played two seasons under the name 'Springfield Borough'. Springfield Borough beat Sheffield Eagles 11-10 in the final rugby league match at Springfield Park.
They settled in 1989 at Victory Park in the nearby town of Chorley. They became 'Chorley Borough' in the 1991-92 season. Chorley were then demoted to the National Conference League for the 1993-94 season and regained their status in 1995-96 when they became 'Chorley Chieftains'. In 1996 they dropped the Chieftains moniker; became 'Lancashire Lynx' at the start of 1997 after a short non-playing spell as 'Central Lancashire'.
Lancashire Lynx reached the final of the Anglo-French Treize Tournoi in 1998, then at the end of the 1999-2000 season they changed again to 'Chorley Lynx'. In 2003 they finished second in National League Two.
In 2004 Chorley Lynx folded due to poor attendances. They were losing £1,000 a week with an average crowd of just 434. Blackpool West Coast Panthers were created in 2005 suposedly as a separate team rather than the continuation of the old Chorley team. Despite this most of the players were former Chorley players, the coach Mark Lee had been coach of Chorley and most of the supporters were those who had previously followed Chorley. Blackpool agreed an initial two year tenancy of Bloomfield Road.
The original chairman quit before the season started leaving Dave Rowland to shoulder the financial burden. Coach Mark Lee was sacked before the start of the season and Simon Knox was appointed on a 12-month contract. Blackpool struggled on the field finishing second bottom of National League two and failed to make an impact on the Blackpool public. Due to the high cost of renting Bloomfield Road and disappointing attendances Blackpool were due to ground share with Preston Grasshoppers rugby union.
However, the board bought out former major shareholder Dave Rowland's stake in the club and a last minute deal saw them secure the use of Bloomfield Road at a reduced rent.