Ian Holloway will return to his home city as part of his preparations for life in the Premier League. The 46-year-old Bristolian has agreed to bring newly-promoted Blackpool to Ashton Gate to play a friendly fixture against old foes Bristol City. Former Bristol Rovers boss Holloway and his play-off winning team will take on Steve Coppell's Robins on Saturday, July 31 (3pm) in what will amount to a final dress rehearsal for the Championship club. City officials had hoped to land a high-profile home friendly against either a top Premier League side or European opposition, but when that proved impossible they turned instead to last season's Championship surprise package.
Bristol Evening Post

Blackpool will face Bristol City as their latest pre-season fixture is announced. Boss Ian Holloway will take his squad back to his home city as part of preparations for the Premier League. The Seasiders will take-on Steve Coppell's Robins on Saturday, July 31 (3pm).
Blackpool Gazette

The former boss of Bristol Rovers will be bringing his newly promoted Blackpool side to Ashton Gate. Ian Holloway led the Seasiders to victory over Cardiff at Wembley last season in the Championship play-offs and will now be coming back to Bristol for a friendly against old rivals Bristol City.
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