With nothing to play for, the hosts raced into a fourth-minute lead through striker Luke Varney's simple lob.

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Luke Varney also tested home keeper Craig Gordon and Campbell whistled a shot narrowly wide after a purposeful run.

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Substitute Michael Higdon gave his side hope after the break, meeting Luke Varney's centre with an impressive turn and left-footed shot into the net.

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Blackpool's patient passing approach and attacking verve was rewarded when John Pantsil turned Luke Varney's shot into his own net with 19 minutes remaining.

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The Seasiders took an early lead in spectacular fashion when Luke Varney controlled a long ball and smashed a volley into the far top corner.

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Jermaine Johnson was a lively presence on the right flank and forced a decent save from the excellent Julian Speroni, who also held a weak Mark Beevers header and a poor Luke Varney strike.

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Gradi has defended the decision to award him a three-year deal, and is confident that Connerton could follow in the footsteps of the likes of Luke Varney, another striker the club plucked from non-league obscurity.

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Blackpool, no doubt energised by an ear-bashing from boss Ian Holloway, made a bright start to the second period, with Luke Varney soon firing over the bar from a promising position on the edge of the area.

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They got a good draw at Tottenham but when they won 3-2 at Blackpool they were fortunate when Rafael brought Luke Varney down in the penalty area with the score 2-0 but referee Peter Walton did not give the spot kick.

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