Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has hit out at Cardiff City after their recent attempts to lure Matt Phillips.

The Bluebirds had three bids for the forward rejected during the January transfer window, which Holloway believes were insulting.

Phillips demonstrated his worth to the Tangerines on Saturday when his two late goals gave the visitors a 3-1 victory at the Cardiff City Stadium.

"I think they were a little bit ambitious there, if he goes anywhere it'll be one of the top five clubs in the country," Holloway said.

"He won't have to wait for Cardiff to become that, so slightly ambitious, slightly outrageous. But never mind, it proves they're right doesn't it, what he's done.

"He's a good lad, he's a good player and shows what he can do. We've got to get everything right around him for him to shine.

"Luckily for me he can do a right wing-back role and still get forward because he's such a great athlete."