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YOU know a player is a bit special when his team-mates can't stop talking about him.
And Wes Hoolahan has been the name on everyone's lips this season.
He's the man all the Seasiders players talk about, mainly because you can give the winger the ball in just about any situation and he's almost guaranteed to retain possession.
But Shaun Barker has gone one step further and has hailed Hoolahan as the best he's ever played with.
"If you go and watch him in training he is just unbelievable," said Barker. "He's without doubt the most talented player I have ever had the pleasure to play with.
"The one thing he does lack is that little bit of pace. If he had that extra bit of pace he could be playing at a much higher level at a much bigger club.
"But his skill, his ability and technique ... everything about him is fantastic.
"He can go as far as he wants to and fingers crossed that he does.
"All the boys want him to stay at Blackpool but that's a big decision that he has got to make."
Contract talks with Hoolahan have stepped up a gear this week.
His agent – his brother – has held discussions with Karl Oyston and the club is expected to make an announcement, one way or the other, next week.