Blackpool 2-0 Preston: Crazy Crowds & Police **Foul Language**

[@richarddinning6901]

Thank you Stephen. Always a pleasure watching you. I'm learning a lot of streets in Blackpool. We'll done winning against Preston.

[@GMMilambar]

I actually... Finally made it to Blackpool last thursday. Inspired by your videos, and got to meet up with family who still live there. Had a wonderful (if somewhat painful due to my disability) day. Got to see a very nice sunset, and the illuminations. So, thank you for inspiring me to return after over 8 years. I did not take any cameras, didn't feel like lugging my D750 or my D5600 around, but I did capture a gorgeous picture of the tower all lit up with my cellphone, while waiting for the coach back home. The lens fogged up, and made it all smearly, which actually, in my opinion, made it an interesting picture.

[@johnny_wheelz]

Great to see Blackpool on match day. As a kid I attended a school for disabled kids near Motherwell, in Scotland. John McPhee transferred to Blackpool from Motherwell FC, in the 60's and invited kids from my residential school to Blackpool every March, for at least 10 years. Highlight was always a Blackpool FC home game

[@johnny_wheelz]

@heinzer69 A true gent of the game. I'm a little surprised to hear that he passed in Walsall, most of his Clubs having been in the north. He was small part of my younger life, but, a huge influence in my adult life.

[@mickharrison9004]

Very good player for us mcphee

[@FranP93]

I usually watch your videos, but I never write a comment, so today I want to let you know that your vlogs are fascinating. Greetings from the end of the world, Argentina.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you. I almost visited Agentina, or more probably Chile for the eclipse back in 2019 but unluckily missed out.

[@janetkellykelly4250]

Nice one

[@sandradowling4605]

My partner was a Response Officer there today...said it was a great atmosphere. He got home safe haha .

[@davidlockett6781]

Hi. I was in Blackpool September 2019. A long way from Australia I had a look around Bloomfield road while I was there. Brings back memories. Love the videos. Cheers

[@dawnmurphy472]

Hi Steven, great coverage...you are like a news reporter !!!

[@chriscook9007]

Better than some news reporters locally

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Agreed

[@Skybluearmy8778]

I'm a coventry city fan and would like to say thank you, I'm on a banter group and this Preston fan is weirdly obsessed over us really happy you put those Preston fans under their rocks we had a rivalry today fights we're kicking off in the CBS Arena pyros going off, Derby fans smashing up our family pubs to find the coventry firm which I say is stupid seeing as they ran away from our youth PUSB. 😂

[@anthonywhite4500]

something very satisfying about this channel. not sure what it is but , it's great and proper relaxing. love from Manchester

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@SPEZZER7562]

Great stream Steven I am very impressed how you stay so calm around all that is going on. We live in Manchester my husband is a Manchester United fan and I am a Manchester City fan, no way would I go and film a derby in Manchester as I would not feel safe even with the amount of police about. We are hopefully moving to Fleetwood in November and we cannot wait to relocate, this will be our last house move. Keep posting your streams as they are so interesting and entertaining. Well done you and stay safe.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Susan.

[@chrisread2904]

Susan your husband is a good man for choosing United

[@stu2333]

@@chrisread2904 i bet hes not feeling too good after yesterdays result! Mcfc

[@stephenduncan3605]

I wonder how he felt about United losing to the mighty Liverpool 5-0?

[@SPEZZER7562]

@@stu2333 nope he isn't lol.

[@coventrycityfans3375]

As a Coventry City fan this video was great I’m going to come here next season when we play Blackpool away good video. PUSB

[@fredaredfern6670]

Another crazy turn out interesting to watch when you don’t get involved with anything like it. Thank You Stephen x

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always well done blackpool amazing win nice to see happy fans take care xx

[@brianhiggins3090]

Great video Stephen thanks for sharing it....I'm hoping Liverpool fans will be feeling the same later today but not holding my breath lol.👍

[@henrywilloughby8333]

The intelligence of people is so sad all over a football match

[@waynecheshire7878]

Nice one Stephen ⚽️ I seem to remember the old football ground that was by a couch park it looks a lot different now tho 👍

[@MyWalkLondon]

This is Wonderful Tour. This place is perfect for MyWalking VLogs. Love from London. Emma

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you Emma.

[@Swimmingforlife.]

Bit like the famous derby in Scotland Stephen, great video again, sorry I haven’t been commenting lately, just some health problems at home with my Mrs. Kind regards Stephen. Johnny

[@chrisscfc7352]

Great Video fella. Love watching your videos. Looking forward to our visit to Bloomfield with Stoke next week.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nice one. We shared a legend in Stanley Mathews.

[@chrisscfc7352]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool A legend for us both. Blackpool always a good crack. Keep up the good work lad. 👏

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Great video and a good atmosphere on match day, great to see. Thankyou

[@richardjohn7991]

Obviously no shortage of Knobends .Out and about at the moment then Stephen? All The Best .Great Vlog.

[@davidd2524]

yeh but they got the bus back to Preston tho

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Wow. That was a busy afternoon ! Thank you for uploading Stephen.

[@dazkay4150]

Enjoyed this one Mate 💯 Love to see the Oyston video if possible? Great local knowledge as well👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ta pal. I'll have to sort it out. It's been 8 months in the making lol.

[@CountessNachtfrost1]

Blackpool is very popular for an away match and time on the Fylde Coast.....unless you are Preston North End or Fleetwood Town.Last time I was near Bloomfield Road on a match day a few years ago,Wycombe Wanderers fans had made the long journey for the match and were looking forward to a good weekend break there too . Thanks for posting and greatest respects and affection and thanks to Jimmy Armfield always, from a Leeds United fan .

[@richardcharleston2934]

Love ur videos keep on keeping on bro. Rich (Glasgow)

[@paultiplady]

Hey Steve. you are a star ! Your vids are awesome. Well done mate !! Be careful out there , I worry about you sometimes when you are out and about !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks pal. It was a bit dodgy in that crowd lol.

[@paultiplady]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Keep up the great work mate. Its great to see you showing us around our wonderful town ! You are valued ! 😁

[@JINNYJANNY]

Epic vlog x love your commentary you certainly captured the atmosphere of the Derby

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@steveshakespeare8492]

That was great to watch Steve....being a football fan that was better than local radio 😄👌

[@paulinefraser4097]

Good coverage Stephen 👍 enjoy your weekend 😊 Pauline from Blackpool living in Canada 🍁

[@mryorkshire4188]

Don't bring Canada down with your chavvy ways will u.

[@suegosling414]

Well done Stephen & Blackpool!,, Rather you than me among that lot brave man 😁😁 Thought there might be some fireworks tonight cause somebody mentioned it on your live chat but looks like they've finished cause you'd have let us know.Well done again & take care😁😁😘

[@StreetsOfRage2]

I hope you do the return fixture, and film this type documentary around the city centre, down meadow Street and along Deepdale Rd, right up to the stadium. I think I'd be a fascinating, huge success. This is a foot fixture that very few people understand.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes I'll put it on the list.

[@number6ix929]

Another fab and informative video Steven, keep 'em coming and thanks for posting!

[@mungojack]

We have our motorhome parked in seasiders, deliberately stayed away from the van at match time. Were you out and about on the promenade last night? I've never seen it so busy, so good to see people enjoying themselves

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I missed the fireworks.

[@mungojack]

I thought they started at 7.30, turned out to be 8.30. Looked great though and it was dry.... bonus!

[@scottsparky1]

I saw all the coaches been escorted by police into Blackpool police HQ and some had broken windows.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That must be a measured risk.

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Finally got around to watching this one sir! I think the derby match again is great for the local area! Albeit it trouble with certain people, but you would like to think it would reunite the local community. I’m a Walsall fan but been up to Bloomfield Road and Deepdale in the past. Both great clubs. The “new” Bloomfield Road is certainly far different to the old!! Have you any pictures of the old Bloomfield Road? Great video sir. Do you attend any games? Keep up the great work. 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I've got some pics of when they put the new stands up. I'll include them in a future video.

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool thank you sir. Love to see some old pictures.

[@billdemudd6697]

nothern souls mecca deserves a bit better than a building site great walkthru,thx loved the flash pink limo

[@thetruthk5138]

Northern Soul now you're talking ;-)

[@billdemudd6697]

@@thetruthk5138 :)

[@GrandadsWorkshop5252]

Brilliant video as usual. Treat yourself to a season ticket it’s rocking in the ground. Shame about the policing couldn’t organise a piss up. Never felt worried for a second inside or outside the ground till the Gestapo police started getting heavy handed. Sad end to a great day.

[@LeeJohn70]

Great stream Stephen as always What a ridiculous amount of Police for a Championship game. Just imagine if Blackpool are back in the Premiership next season, they will have even more Police in attendance. I wonder who pays the Police Wages 🤔

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yeah I couldn't believe how many there were. I wondered if there were too many, and that looked a bit intimidating.

[@mickharrison9004]

You just don't understand the rivalry between us and prescum ,there has been 3 deaths over the years one of them wasn't even a match day when a fight was arranged ,trust me if the police were even slightly undermanned and fans had the smallest chance of getting at each other it would be mayhem ,how it used to be in the 80 s when the police didn't give a shit what supporters did ,till Thatcher made them take action .

[@LeeJohn70]

Had no idea, obviously makes sense. I thought Football violence eased off thesedays. Stay safe 👍🏻

[@mickharrison9004]

@@LeeJohn70 this is exactly why it has eased off Freind ,police take no chances they know what will happen if they fk up and opposing fans get near each other ,yeah nice one you too 👍

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Great video as always. Loving the send off.

[@drewdavid780]

Our famous team in Tangerine!!! Great vid!!!! 🍊

[@markborland3654]

Thanks for uploading Steve, great video keep up the good work pal

[@junetaylor4365]

Thank you Stephen I loved it 🔥💯❤️

[@Rainywindow00]

‘Fans going home and getting a nice send off, look at this’ I just cannot stop laughing! that was brilliant!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

No comment

[@Eurobrasil550]

For those local to the area, is there a noticeable difference between the accents of Blackpool and Preston?

[@brianrobinson7984]

Yes.. Nobbers accent is more similar to East Lancashire areas like Blackburn.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes there is, but it's only really noticeable to locals.

[@summan41man]

Blackpool sounds like Rochdale accent strangely enough

[@summan41man]

Muffin, barm, or bap?

[@Just_Phil_]

Been to a few games at Bloomfield Rd, when my team Peterborough United visit. Never seen it as busy as that.

[@chriscook9007]

Hi Steven just to add I'm sure 2009/10 season Blackpool was in premier League as you say that both teams never been in. Great video though hats off to you. Your great better than local news reporters.. take care Steven stay safe and the great videos coming. X

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Chris. I followed Blackpool right up to about 2015 where I got a bit hacked off with the Oystons & fell away from going. The Oystons are now history, however, so I may go back again.

[@chriscook9007]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Lol the oystons there a swear word.. yep we know the bunch of grabbers and it goes back like a history Lesson to.. Anough said. Anyway sorry to jump on you post but thought you may be interested. Keep the wild side coming. And keep wrapped up.

[@traceyabbott193]

We r in Blackpool , illuminations were lovely , fireworks were amazing , but omg took over hour to find parking space , then traffic was gridlocked all the way to Preston , so took 3 hrs to get back to our premier Inn in preston , getting there at 1215am omg , saw some you tubers out with their big cameras xx

[@kevstraw1812]

I went to look at a property next to a paint shop literally 100 metres from the football ground, glad I didn't get it... I'm not sure I'd like living there. Thanks for the video Stephen!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Was that next to the Dulux store? That shop has been there decades.

[@kevstraw1812]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool yes it was number 80 Bloomfield Road.

[@marksimpson3035]

It only takes beating preston to make people happy 😂

[@docsmellyfella]

Bloomfield Road has changed a lot since I last visited in the early 80s as a Wigan Athletic fan when we played you in the FA Cup.

[@Britsishmum7695]

South station was full of police when the Preston fans arrived by train…I bet the fans weren’t quite as high spirited when they left as they had been when they arrived 🤣 Lovely hearing the crowd in the stadium around the town once more and to see all the horses out…. it’s all a bit different from the fights that went on in the pubs afterwards when Blackpool and PNE played back in the 90’s.

[@scottday2761]

Wait till April 👹

[@billy007rodaway]

Park road in marton I believe. Nice 1 one steve

[@matrobroberts916]

Very enjoyable video will visit Blackpool again been a while👍🎡

[@bit-ef9ct]

Amazing clarity on that camera, wow

[@jackie-carper]

Thanx Stephen I remember Leicester city v Derby games they are our rivals. And Nottingham forest use to be trouble. Now Nottingham forest are in premier league not sure how fans gonna react

[@belong53]

I used to watch Blackpool as a teenager. With a bobble hat, scarf and a rattle. Hardly ever saw a policeman.

[@susanburbuy3453]

great video stephen nice to see a match with no trouble

[@Kevin-1969]

I would like to see what’s round the back of the BLackpool North Station, all round there please

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ok I’ll take a walk round there soon.

[@joo5813]

Youll be disappointed lol

[@susanlitherland698]

Hi Steven I am glad Blackpool won other wise there wold be trouble I live near Wembley I know what it’s like if they don’t win they start going crazy I love looking at your vlogs what would I do with out you showing me round black pool i love ❤️ your vlog thanks love Susan ❤️😁💕😮😄🤨😃😄😁😄😃😃

[@paulcgburrows7267]

That was mint m8 well covered you did a brilliant footy style video 📹 👌

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Cheers Paul.

[@stephenfarmer8693]

I stood on the old away end on very wet windy Tuesday night back in the late 80's as a Wolves supporter......no roof on the away end,bloody freezing 😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That'll be the old Spion Kop. Legendary.

[@briancampbell3310]

I did too early nineties, Tuesday night match threw it down all night, came home wet through but happy we won 3-nil.

[@wwfc9167]

@@briancampbell3310 ... I was there that night mate... got drenched and loved it 🟠⚫🟠⚫🟠⚫

[@hgt1001]

Time you renewed your season ticket, Steve.

[@neilcunningham3280]

I stayed in a hotel down Bloomfield Road with my parents when I was little. It was called Hotel Concorde. Think it's private flats now

[@ianhart8811]

Three favourite blogs Walk on the Wildside & Sam's football adventures. He travels the length & breath of country visiting football clubs ie Rangers, Celtic, Arsenal, Kelty Hearts & Auckenlech Talbot. This week he is in Blackpool end for game away at Reading. He gives full run down on history of clubs & verdict on Stadia & talks to Supporters.

[@duncanletts1390]

Another excellent video & something different. 👍🏻

[@shooz5251]

Great vidio reminds me why i don't go.

[@HassanPoyo]

Oh my god theres foul language in this video

[@briancampbell3310]

Great job by the police, used to be fighting in lumps whenever I went to Bloomfield Road. Yes you need to get the Oyston video on, that was very interesting times.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Brian. The police were actually lambasted in the local news for letting some fans mix on the way out. Quite a difficult match to be in charge of.

[@briancampbell3310]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Thanks for the reply, I’ve seen on the news about Preston fans being held in the ground and allowed Blackpool fans to evacuate the ground, when Preston fans got released they walked straight into Blackpool fans….opppps. As you say very difficult match to be in charge of, hope everyone got home safely.

[@YouChwb]

I find this all very weird. In Oz when we go to Rugby League games, the fans sit amongst each other and there is next to no trouble at all, and the only cops you see outside the ground are for traffic duty. Inside we have security, but that is to stop streakers.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Rugby is exactly the same here, but football is very, very different when it comes to rivalry. Weird isn't it?

[@briancampbell3310]

Yes, rugby is the same here but football for some reason has a nasty element to it, even songs aimed at certain players/teams or fans can be vicious. I wouldn’t like to sit next to an opposing fan at a football match.

[@YouChwb]

@@briancampbell3310 Has there been bad blood between these two clubs because of a recent issue, or has the hatred always been there?

[@SeasiderPhil]

@@YouChwb Always and forever. Seasiders

[@MrFlava1982]

U shud go and see Hull KR,Rugby league aint as bland here in England as in NRL!

[@jamesyoung1078]

Football brings out the best and the worst side of human nature the world over and Blackpool is no exception. You can count on you to see all of Blackpool warts and all, keep it up.

[@junetaylor4365]

Go on Blackpool great win 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯❤️❤️❤️

[@jetblack5115]

I didn't know they had a football team or ground... Well done Blackpool

[@imgone8769]

Love your videos!

[@rossnolan2883]

Epic 👍👍👍👍

[@joannebell6791]

My mum lives near the ground in hudson road would ne lovely if you walked down that road maybe i will see my mum and brother because i live abroad and miss them so much love your video.s Joanne Malta

[@john111257]

The Mecca was big, great music, etc before pubs staying open late

[@billgreen6217]

Do you remember Brum going their in the 80s , Was very messy

[@furlo1623]

So funny, the guy out the car showing real venom in his finger gestures 🤣

[@think-islam-channel]

Can't win without getting aggressive? Is that the way to treat visitors to your town? As he said: Mental

[@brianrobinson7984]

If it's a football match and we are playing Preston yes.. lol..

[@joo5813]

Its same as Religions hating each other.

[@vaughanolley1988]

Hi steve . Great to see you today. Hope you enjoy yourself.

[@vaughanolley1988]

10.47 remember blackpool railway.

[@mickharrison9004]

Mecca was a great fun place back in the day .

[@petebuchanan1764]

The fella who is sat out of the car window every credit just love that bit seaside aggro #utmp

[@hamerjohn]

Stanley Matthews used to play here.He transfered from Stoke City

[@mickharrison9004]

There was 2,000 prescum here on Saturday Freind .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ta pal.

[@tomgirldouble3249]

I knew there was a reason I hated football...deary me shocking behaviour 😤why do they always end up fighting? Glad you were safe.

[@jacquelinemoore7839]

Gives us a little walk and history on the colourful houses Stephen.

[@stewartwalker9087]

great vlog steve as usual

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 👍

[@davidrobinson6443]

your love of blackpool is highly contagious here in west durham where I love it's shite

[@craigcolton9641]

thats nothing come to sheffield for the wednesday v united derby thats proper hate. neighbours and friends hating each other for a couple of days

[@LOBBYTHEROBBER]

Wednesday and Utd derby is the most Micky Mouse derby in the country. lol

[@marilynkennedy8236]

I love the red brick that some of the houses are built in. I believe they call it Accrington Brick.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That is right Marilyn. It is a quite unique looking brick.

[@marilynkennedy8236]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Thanks Stephen. I always think it is a very beautiful brick. I believe it is very hard-wearing too. Only the best houses are built in it. I am looking forward to your Starman video tomorrow night.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@marilynkennedy8236 More expensive houses are fully faced with Accrington Brick whereas the cheaper ones may only have it on the corners, if any.

[@briancampbell3310]

Yes, I think the bricks, Steve may know for sure, were called Nori bricks (iron spelled backwards) where I dug that from I don’t know. 😂

[@marilynkennedy8236]

@@briancampbell3310 Thanks Brian. I didn't know they were called that.

[@johnhaley6489]

good vid. WAS AT THE GAME sat.

[@kenrichardson9647]

It was very similar against Blackburn 3 weeks ago

[@mickharrison9004]

There was 15,000 at the match it holds more but due to police only allowing 2,000 prescum fans ,and a big clear area between both sets of fans ,to be honest it's shite management by police when ground can hold 17,600.

[@andrewwilson6663]

Are you sure there was 15,000 there? Announced as much less towards the end of the game.

[@john111257]

Big match and the fireworks, rock on

[@goldieandblackie]

Knob giving it the big man in the silver corsa,laugh if the coach stopped and the fans piled out, guy would shit himself.

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Your not wrong , but it's the people in van that would get hauled off by police, the "person" in silver Corsa was a sore looser & ignorant. They could have given the Preston fans a bit of pride to take home.

[@jayhughes3055]

Over a football game wow!

[@keno051]

The police got it wrong at the end of the match, they made Blackpool to go down St Heliers Rd & Preston managed to go down Saville Rd and ofcourse those 2 streets then meet 🤦‍♂️ this then caused plenty of fisty cuffs 👊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yeah it was a bit of a scary situation.

[@tomgirldouble3249]

Disgusting why do they always fight?It's pathetic 😒

[@stuartainsworth3461]

Yet they kept us in for half an hour, Blackburn

[@junetaylor4365]

What's Christine famous for Stephen ? X

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

She helped form the Blackpool Supporters Club, which was instrumental in getting rid of the Oyston family who previously owned the club. It took many years of protests but we got there in the end.

[@junetaylor4365]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool ok thanks x

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@junetaylor4365 I meant Supporters Trust, not club.

[@junetaylor4365]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool ok x

[@christianwolstenholme747]

Nice video,be interesting to watch you're Oyston one.

[@mickharrison9004]

No chances taken by police with this venue ,were sadly in previous times there has been 3 fatalities,over the years not going to say anything else ,except the ones that got it were from preston these matches ,are given highest priority obviously.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The police will be glad they haven't had to look after this derby for a while.

[@mickharrison9004]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool yeah it's always a massif ordeal when this match is on ,harder to.police in blackpool than the away fixture for them ,there's been all sorts few years ago at deepdale pitch invasion hundreds fought ,there's always fights somewhere obviously hatred runs deep ,the next one on the list is pool against Bolton not quite as heavy ,but given chance fans would smash each other so ,it's a no go as far police are concerned.