They are the anchors on the side of the pitch, they inject life into the stands and are as much a part of a football game as those on the pitch.
These photos rewind to the late 1990s and into 2001 and are a cross section of supporters who were there at key games, including the all important play-offs of the era. There’s a cracking scene (above) which shows a sea of faces in 1997 at Blackpool FC's opening game of the season against Luton Town. Zoom in and you might spot someone you know.
1. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Fans in Talbot Square following the play-off final in 2001 Photo: Mike Foster
2. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Blackpool FC's Division Three play-off final took place at the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff in 2001.
The advance party of the Tangerine Army arriving in Cardiff Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
3. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Ecuador based pool fan Lee Vintner pictured in 2000 Photo: Mike Foster
4. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Blackpool FC fans band pictured in March 1997 Photo: Mike Foster
5. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Action from FA Cup third round match between Blackpool FC and Arsenal in 1999. Pic shows the Seasiders fans giving Emmanuel Petit a bit of stick Photo: Rob Lock
6. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
On his last home game before leaving Blackpool FC in 1998, striker Andy Preece was given a great send-off by the fans Photo: Rob Lock