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As the euphoria from their unexpected promotion
to the Premier League dies away, harsh reality has begun to set in for Blackpool fans. With a paper-thing squad, decimated by the host of loanees returning to their parent clubs, Ian Holloway has one
hell of a mission on his hands to ensure the Tangerines' stay in the top-flight lasts beyond one season. Thomas Anthony Wilson, a follower of the
men in orange, gives his assessment.

Our exclusive columnist, Jeff
Winter, returned to the Football-Previews offices this week, with an overflowing inbox to attend to. What better way to warm him up for the season ahead than to fire your questions at him.
Jeff pulls no punches as he delivers his verdict on the host of refereeing debates that have emerged
from the World Cup. Remember, to pose your question to Jeff, simply email him at jeffwinter@football-previews.co.uk or leave
a comment on his latest blog.

We pick twenty relatively unknown quantities
- or as unknown as you can get in the Premier League - that we reckon will breakthrough this season. Some will establish
themselves as first-team regulars, others will be pleased to be elevated to squad members and a few, inevitably, won't
even come close. We've got faith in this lot, though; Football-Previews presents - the class of 2011!

The Championship: Football or not?
Are those who
proclaim the Championship as the most exciting in the world off their rocker or on point? Does it really compare with the Premiership - regarded as the most exciting league in world
football - in any way? Or is it just a division where only
the physically strong survive...?

The Countdown to Poland...
The first part of our new 'European Traveller' series, Damian Taylor
takes a look at Poland ahead of the country's hosting of Euro 2012 (with Ukraine). The column will be a regular feature and focus on the leagues and teams off the beaten track - from the Balkans
to Greece to Hungary, we bring you something a bit cultural...
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