what the fuck are you on about ? Did Blackpool get relegated ? No. Therefor, they AVOIDED relegation, Charlie is quite right to want his bonus that was agreed when he signed. They may have been paid handsomely for promotion, but there was also a relegation avoidance term within his contract, which he is entitled to. whichever play on words people want to use .... championship retention / avoid relegation...it comes down to the same principle...blackpool offering a bonus clause for not being relegated.