The Blackpool Supporters Trust bid

to buy the club from owner Karl Oyston has been ignored, reports The Guardian.

The bid is believed to be around £16m and the Trust revealed that they had given until the 21st July to give them a decision regarding a bid.

It is well known that relations between the owner and supporters of the seaside club have deteriorated to rock bottom levels which all could see in the final game of the season last campaign, when supporters invaded the pitch and refused to leave in protest to the Oyston family, causing the game to be abandoned as well as two of their pre-season friendlies due to safety fears.

A spokesperson for the Trust told the BBC this: "The deadline has passed without the basic courtesy of a reply to our offer, This lack of response is disappointing but not in the least surprising.

“The deadline may have passed, but our offer remains on the table while we assess our next move. That next move will be subject to the wishes and approval of our members.

“We remain committed to discussion with the Oystons about a change in ownership or a change in the power structure at the club, to bring about a situation in which the fans have a real say in how our club is governed and how our money is spent.”

Blackpool have had real highs in recent years with promotion to the Premier League not so long ago, but since their relegation in 2011 after one season in the top flight the club has gone downhill and matters both on and off the football pitch have spiraled out of control.

Last season, Blackpool finished rock bottom of the Championship and were subsequently relegated to League One after a dismal campaign which was fraught with controversy throughout.

The supporters have desperately tried

to put a stop to the Oyston family  reign as owners of their beloved club with this £16m takeover offer, but it seems it has fallen on deaf ears with no response given by the deadline set.

For the sake of the club, this bid should be accepted or at least listened to because Blackpool is a club full of history and it is sad to see it in such a state. The Tangerines now have a good manager in Neil McDonald despite his lack of experience as the main man and with the right tools, support and backing he can succeed

in the difficult task that is stabilising the club both on and off the pitch.

If results come on the pitch then it will start to get better

off the pitch so this season may well be one of the biggest in the club's history, as they look to halt the slide down the divisions and stabilise the whole club from top to bottom, both on and off the pitch.

Blackpool fans, What do you make of the bid being ignored? Is it time for the Oyston family to sell up? Where has it all gone wrong for a club that was in the Premier League not so long ago? What should the targets be this season for your club? Let us know your

thoughts and comments below!