The 2009-10 campaign for Blackpool was an unbelievable fairytale, with Ian Holloway's unfashionable side, who were widely tipped for relegation, surging to a 6th-place finish in the Championship. Spearheaded by the brilliant Charlie Adam, whose 16 league goals proved crucial, the Seasiders scraped the final play-off spot on the last day. Their relentlessly attacking style led to a thrilling 6-4 aggregate semi-final win over Nottingham Forest and culminated in a breathtaking 3-2 Play-Off Final victory against Cardiff City at Wembley, with Brett Ormerod scoring the decisive goal before halftime. This dramatic triumph secured the club's promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 1971, marking a glorious, golden chapter in the club's history.