[Bispham Seasider]

Blackpool today confirmed that they have made what they describe as a good offer to Paul Dickov for next season, which would see him sign mainly as a player but also be involved in coaching the reserve team.

Dickov is also apparently about to go to the United States to have a look at an unamed club. He was previously linked with two MLS club, New York and Toronto.

Simon Grayson said, "Out of courtesy he is going out to a club over in America to have a look. He promised them that he would go and have a chat, but we have made him a good offer and we are hopeful we will be able to do something with him."

[Dynamogal]

Hmmmm....wonder if Houston is having a look at him? The Dynamo are in dire need of an experienced striker.

[Dynamogal]

On Fox Soccer Report tonight, they said that Paul Dickov was in Toronto this week. There was video of him speaking with the Toronto FC general manager.

[Bispham Seasider]

Thanks for the info! Did they interview him at all?

[Bispham Seasider]

Just saw this on an "mls rumours" site -

"On CBC today they showed Darren Huckerby and Paul Dickov in the stands at BMO (Field). Apparently they are over here to check out the team and our match vs Vancouver in the Canada Cup which determines the Canadian representative in the CONCACAF Champions League."

So he will be staying out there until at least 9th July it would seem as that is when they play Vancouver Whitecaps. Presumably no decision then on where he will go for another week. Unless of course he signs for Toronto while he is out there!

[Dynamogal]

Originally Posted by Bispham Seasider

Thanks for the info! Did they interview him at all?

No interview. He was just shown in the stands at BMO field with the general manager having a lovely chat!

[SoccerCityFC]

Originally Posted by Dynamogal

No interview. He was just shown in the stands at BMO field with the general manager having a lovely chat!

Thanks for the info.

[Bispham Seasider]

The (Canadian) Globe & Mail newspaper reported that Dickov returned to England last Sunday. Toronto have apparently offered Dickov a one year contract.

We can but hope that he doesn't want to uproot his young family from the NW to Canada. He is said to be settled in NW England and a move to Blackpool would mean no move for his family plus he would start coaching.

Just a matter of waiting now and see what happens.

[Bispham Seasider]

An early report in the local newspaper in Blackpool today reckons that we are about to announce the signing of Dickov today on a one year player/coach deal. Of course there have been all sorts of rumours and speculation recently and the other day it seemed he was definitely signing for Toronto, and then Leicester City have come in for him too.

The article is here -

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Dickov-set-to-sign-for.4297434.jp

[Bispham Seasider]

What an odd day yesterday was with regard to Dickov. In the morning there were numerous reports saying that Dickov was about to sign. Then later in the day, reports emerged, coming from his agents, simply stating that no deal with Blackpool was imminent. So still no idea what is happening! It is dragging out though, and all this for a 36 year old who is, with respect, way past his best. Yes he would be a great addition to the squad, but he wouldn't be a 46 game a season player. Time to sort it all out one way or the other.