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Few rivalries in English football can match the intensity, passion and sheer tribalism of Blackpool v Preston North End.
Born on the cobbled streets of Edwardian West Lancashire, the battle between these two proud clubs has been fought for generations – sometimes metaphorically, sometimes physically – but always with one thing at stake: local bragging rights.
And there is perhaps no better expression of that rivalry than the confrontational terrace song that gives this book its title:
“Will it be Blackpool or PNE?”
It is a question that has echoed around the stands, streets and pubs of West Lancashire for decades. For supporters of both clubs, the answer is obvious. And for everyone else, this book explains exactly why it matters so much.
Will It Be Blackpool or PNE? is a definitive celebration of one of football’s fiercest local rivalries. Spanning more than 500 pages, this high-quality illustrated hardback delves into the history, characters, controversies, confrontations, triumphs and heartbreak that have made the Derby unlike any other.
Packed with dozens of photographs, the book captures not simply what happened on the pitch, but what it has meant to live in the towns and communities on either side of the divide as derby day approaches.
These are matches where the result matters more than almost anything else. Where bragging rights can be cherished for years – or endured until the next meeting. Where passion can boil over, tempers can fray and every tackle, goal and final whistle carries an extra weight.
From the origins of the rivalry to the unforgettable encounters, from the heroes and villains to the songs, stories and memories of generations of supporters, Will It Be Blackpool or PNE? gets under the skin of a derby that means, quite literally, everything to the people who live it.
Whether your allegiance is Tangerine or Liliwhite, this is a rivalry you will recognise on every page.
Due to launch in November 2026, Will It Be Blackpool or PNE? is also the ultimate gift for anyone who knows that the clash is about far more than 90 minutes of football.
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THE BOOK WILL BE LAUNCHED IN LATE NOVEMBER 2026
