CHARTLON boss Alan Curbishley was full of praise for Blackpool after his Premiership team faced a tough FA Cup match against the Seasiders.

He said after the game, "They came here with several players missing especially forwards, but they got the start they needed and made us work hard," he said.

"They came strong in the last five minutes and could have snatched a draw.

We had to battle for everything but we were always confident we could get back into it."