ChampionshipBlackpool owner Owen Oyston and chairman Karl Oyston have begun legal action against a fan who posted about them on an internet forum. It is claimed the pair are attempting to sue the fan for £150,000 over a number of serious allegations, which they say to be untrue.
Karl Oyston is being investigated by the Football Association for sending abusive texts to a supporter.
Blackpool declined to comment when approached by the BBC.