Blackpool: Dundee United allow Peter Houston for talks Blackpool have been given permission to speak to Dundee United's Peter Houston regarding their managerial vacancy. The Seasiders have been searching for a new boss since Michael Appleton left the club to join Blackburn. The approach for Houston came after Bradford's Phil Parkinson rejected the chance to discuss a move. Houston has been in charge at Tannadice since May 2010, winning the Scottish Cup in his first season with the Scottish Premier League club. Speaking in December, Houston indicated he would be happy to extend his tenure at United. I'm happy at Dundee Utd, but you have to make sure you've the proper contract. If it's a similar contract then I'd be happy to stay," he said. Hopefully we can come to some agreement, because I've never stated that I want to go. I didn't think I'd be talking like this after two months again, but we'll treat every disappointment as a challenge Blackpool caretaker manager Steve Thompson Houston took charge of Dundee United's training session on Monday. Speaking after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Charlton, Blackpool's assistant manager Steve Thompson insisted he was ready to become their permanent manager after again stepping in as caretaker boss. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be to be a number one," Thompson told BBC Radio Lancashire. But like anything, whatever role I get, I'll give it my best shot for Blackpool Football Club. It is the second time that former Bolton and Leicester midfielder Thompson has taken temporary charge this season, having been placed in control of first-team affairs in the aftermath of Ian Holloway's departure to Crystal Palace in November. On that occasion, he also made clear his desire to take on his first permanent managerial role. But Thompson lost out to Appleton, who was at the helm for just 65 days before swapping Blackpool for Lancashire neighbours Rovers. "The players have had the stuffing knocked out of them again this week," said Thompson. I didn't think I'd be talking like this after two months again, but we'll treat every disappointment as a challenge.