Ex-Hibee Dobbie on target as 'unbelievable' Blackpool reach Wembley

IAN HOLLOWAY admits it is "unbelievable" to think his Blackpool side are just 90 minutes away from the Barclays Premier League.

Blackpool produced what the manager described as their best-ever performance to beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 at the City Ground last night and reach the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

The Seasiders led 2-1 from the first leg at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, but twice fell behind to Robert Earnshaw goals. DJ Campbell and then former Hibs striker Stephen Dobbie, who came on as a substitute, scored the equalisers before Campbell quickly netted twice to complete his hat-trick and ensure Blackpool would be in the Wembley showpiece on May 22. Forest substitute Dele Adebola scored in injury time but it was mere consolation as Blackpool sealed a 6-4 aggregate victory.

Blackpool manager Holloway said: "We have achieved something mega. We are within 90 minutes of playing in the Premier League and that is unbelievable. I am very proud. I said it would have to be the best we have ever played if we were to do it, and I think it was the best we have ever played."

Forest boss Billy Davies: "My young players froze."