Blackpool’s attempts to replace Jose Riga as manager have hit a stumbling block after talks with Owen Coyle slowed down in the past 24 hours. The relationship between Riga and chairman Karl Oyston has broken down over transfer policy and what the manager perceives to be a series of false promises emanating from the boardroom. Oyston is livid that after six successive defeats to start the campaign, Riga returned to his native Belgium last week - Sportsmail understands the Belgian was on a scheduled family break that had been agreed with the club - rather than focus on improving the fitness of a squad which played just two pre-season games over the summer.
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Owen Coyle was tipped to replace Jose Riga as Blackpool boss
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Riga's relationship with chairman Karl Oyston has broken down
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Blackpool have started the season with six defeats on the spin
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Rga returned home to Belgium during the international break
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