Latvian Millionaire, Valeri Belokon said he was delighted to conclude the deal which sees him take a 20% stake in Blackpoool FC. This will see a much needed injection of money pumped in to the club over the next few years, and could even see him increase his stake to 50%. Gary Hickson spoke to Mr. Belokon as he was looking out on to the newly laid Bloomfied Road pitch. Blackpool's major shareholder and former chairman of the club, Owen Oyston, explained in a rare interview how the deal came about and what it means to Blackpool. Oyston said:"He's kind of a catalyst. He's got the resources, the personality and the business acumen. We're very fortunate to have such a man who has joined us and wants to take the club forward." Gary Hickson also spoke to his son - chairman Karl Oyston - on the day the Latvian Millionaire, Valeri Belokon finally concluded the deal which would see him invest a substantial amount of money in to the club. | 
