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Blackpool FC is a professional football club that play in the Championship which is the second tier of English Football. Managed by Stephen Dobbie who is currently the interim head coach after the sacking of Mick McCarthy.
In our Blackpool Football Club guide, we showcase all of the important information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the heritage of Blackpool Football Club.
Contents
- Blackpool Registered Squad
- Goal Keepers
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Strikers
- Current Blackpool Manager
- Blackpool Upcoming Fixtures
- Blackpool Previous Results
- Popular Questions
- When was Blackpool Football Club founded?
- What is the nickname of Blackpool Football Club?
- What is the most significant achievement of Blackpool Football Club?
- Manager History
- Blackpool Trophies
- Summary
- Other Championship League Teams
Blackpool Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Blackpool 2024:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O’Donnell | – | – | – | – |
| Mackenzie Chapman | – | – | – | – |
| Alex Fojticek | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Monks | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Grimshaw | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | – | – | – | – |
| Matthew Pennington | – | – | – | – |
| Kenneth Dougall | – | – | – | – |
| Hayden Coulson | – | – | – | – |
| Oliver Casey | – | – | – | – |
| Daníel Grétarsson | – | – | – | – |
| Andy Lyons | – | – | – | – |
| James Husband | – | – | – | – |
| Sky Sinclair | – | – | – | – |
| Kevin Stewart | – | – | – | – |
| Jack Moore | – | – | – | – |
| Johnson Opawole | – | – | – | – |
| Josh Nyame | – | – | – | – |
| Callum Connolly | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Norburn | – | – | – | – |
| George Byers | – | – | – | – |
| Albie Morgan | – | – | – | – |
| Karamoko Dembele | – | – | – | – |
| Sonny Carey | – | – | – | – |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | – | – | – | – |
| Christopher Hamilton | – | – | – | – |
| Liam Bridcutt | – | – | – | – |
| Luke Mariette | – | – | – | – |
| Bradley Holmes | – | – | – | – |
| Dannen Francis | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Strawn | – | – | – | – |
| Tayt-Lemar Trusty | – | – | – | – |
| Tom Trybull | – | – | – | – |
| Donovan Lescott | – | – | – | – |
| Jake Daniels | – | – | – | – |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Sarkic | – | – | – | – |
| Kyle Joseph | – | – | – | – |
| Shayne Lavery | – | – | – | – |
| Kylian Kouassi | – | – | – | – |
| Jake Beesley | – | – | – | – |
| Gary Madine | – | – | – | – |
| Jaden Jones | – | – | – | – |
| Zac Emmerson | – | – | – | – |
| Josh Miles | – | – | – | – |
| Jordan Rhodes | – | – | – | – |
Current Blackpool Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Critchley | 23/05/2023 | 27/07/2024 | 431 |
Blackpool Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 15:00 | Sunderland | Home | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Sunderland | Away | |
| Tue 30 19:45 | Tranmere | Away | |
| August | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Crewe | Away | |
| Sat 10 17:30 | Crawley Town | Away | |
| Tue 13 | Burton Albion | Away | |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Stockport | Home | |
| Sat 24 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Away | |
| Sat 31 12:30 | Wycombe | Home | |
| September | |||
| Tue 03 19:00 | Crewe | Home | |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Huddersfield | Away | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Exeter | Home | |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Charlton | Away | |
| Sat 28 15:00 | Burton Albion | Home | |
| October | |||
| Tue 01 19:45 | Lincoln City | Home | |
| Sat 05 15:00 | Mansfield | Away | |
| Tue 08 | Liverpool U21 | Home | |
| Sat 12 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Away | |
| Sat 19 15:00 | Barnsley | Home | |
| Tue 22 19:45 | Peterborough | Away | |
| Sat 26 15:00 | Wigan | Home | |
| November | |||
| Sat 09 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Away | |
| Tue 12 19:00 | Harrogate Town | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Northampton | Home | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Bolton | Away | |
| December | |||
| Tue 03 19:45 | Shrewsbury | Away | |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Rotherham | Home | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Reading | Away | |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Stevenage | Home | |
| Thu 26 15:00 | Wrexham | Away | |
| Sun 29 15:00 | Birmingham | Away | |
| January | |||
| Wed 01 15:00 | Shrewsbury | Home | |
| Sat 04 15:00 | Wycombe | Away | |
| Sat 11 15:00 | Cambridge Utd | Home | |
| Sat 18 15:00 | Huddersfield | Home | |
| Sat 25 15:00 | Exeter | Away | |
| Tue 28 19:45 | Lincoln City | Away | |
| February | |||
| Sat 01 15:00 | Charlton | Home | |
| Sat 08 15:00 | Burton Albion | Away | |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Mansfield | Home | |
| Sat 22 15:00 | Crawley Town | Home | |
| March | |||
| Sat 01 15:00 | Stockport | Away | |
| Tue 04 19:45 | Peterborough | Home | |
| Sat 08 15:00 | Barnsley | Away | |
| Sat 15 15:00 | Leyton Orient | Home | |
| Sat 22 15:00 | Northampton | Away | |
| Sat 29 15:00 | Bolton | Home | |
| April | |||
| Tue 01 19:45 | Reading | Home | |
| Sat 05 15:00 | Rotherham | Away | |
| Sat 12 15:00 | Birmingham | Home | |
| Fri 18 15:00 | Stevenage | Away | |
| Mon 21 15:00 | Wrexham | Home | |
| Sat 26 15:00 | Wigan | Away | |
| May | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Bristol Rovers | Home |
Blackpool Previous Results
Popular Questions
When was Blackpool Football Club founded?
Blackpool Football Club was founded on July 26, 1887.
What is the nickname of Blackpool Football Club?
The nickname of Blackpool Football Club is “The Seasiders.”
What is the most significant achievement of Blackpool Football Club?
Blackpool Football Club’s most significant achievement was winning the 1953 FA Cup Final against Bolton Wanderers, famously known as “The Matthews Final” due to the outstanding performance of Stanley Matthews, who helped Blackpool win 4-3 after being down 1-3 at half-time.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 – 30/06/2027 | Neil Critchley | England | 18/10/1978 |
| 08/04/2023 – 22/05/2023 | Stephen Dobbie | Scotland | 05/12/1982 |
| 19/01/2023 – 08/04/2023 | Mick McCarthy | Ireland | 07/02/1959 |
| 17/06/2022 – 18/01/2023 | Michael Appleton | England | 04/12/1975 |
| 02/03/2020 – 01/06/2022 | Neil Critchley | England | 18/10/1978 |
| 13/02/2020 – 01/03/2020 | David Dunn | England | 27/12/1979 |
| 06/07/2019 – 12/02/2020 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 06/08/2018 – 30/06/2019 | Terry McPhillips | England | 01/10/1968 |
| 01/07/2016 – 06/08/2018 | Gary Bowyer | England | 26/06/1971 |
| 01/07/2015 – 30/06/2016 | Neil McDonald | England | 02/11/1965 |
| 30/10/2014 – 09/05/2015 | Lee Clark | England | 27/10/1972 |
| 28/10/2014 – 29/10/2014 | Noel Blake | England | 12/01/1962 |
| 01/07/2014 – 27/10/2014 | José Riga | Belgium | 30/07/1957 |
| 22/01/2014 – 30/06/2014 | Barry Ferguson | Scotland | 02/02/1978 |
| 18/02/2013 – 21/01/2014 | Paul Ince | England | 21/10/1967 |
| 11/01/2013 – 17/02/2013 | Steve Thompson | England | 02/11/1964 |
| 07/11/2012 – 10/01/2013 | Michael Appleton | England | 04/12/1975 |
| 03/11/2012 – 06/11/2012 | Steve Thompson | England | 02/11/1964 |
| 21/05/2009 – 02/11/2012 | Ian Holloway | England | 12/03/1963 |
| 23/12/2008 – 18/05/2009 | Tony Parkes | England | 05/05/1949 |
| 29/11/2005 – 22/12/2008 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 26/11/2005 – 26/11/2005 | Simon Grayson | England | 16/12/1969 |
| 01/07/2004 – 19/11/2005 | Colin Hendry | Scotland | 07/12/1965 |
| 07/01/2000 – 06/06/2004 | Steve McMahon | England | 20/08/1961 |
| 01/07/1997 – 23/12/1999 | Nigel Worthington | Northern Ireland | 04/11/1961 |
| 01/07/1996 – 30/06/1997 | Gary Megson | England | 02/05/1959 |
| 01/07/1994 – 29/05/1996 | Sam Allardyce | England | 19/10/1954 |
| 30/11/1990 – 30/06/1994 | Billy Ayre | England | 07/05/1952 |
| 20/05/1989 – 30/04/1990 | Jimmy Mullen | England | 08/11/1952 |
| 01/06/1982 – 28/03/1989 | Sam Ellis | England | 12/09/1946 |
| 01/07/1981 – 30/06/1982 | Allan Brown | Scotland | 12/10/1926 |
| 01/07/1980 – 28/02/1981 | Alan Ball | England | 12/05/1945 |
| 19/09/1979 – 01/02/1980 | Stan Ternent | England | 16/06/1946 |
| 01/07/1978 – 30/06/1979 | Bob Stokoe | England | 21/09/1930 |
| 01/07/1976 – 30/06/1978 | Allan Brown | Scotland | 12/10/1926 |
| 01/07/1972 – 30/06/1976 | Harry Potts | England | 22/10/1920 |
| 26/10/1970 – 20/12/1970 | Jimmy Meadows | England | 21/07/1931 |
| 01/07/1970 – 30/06/1972 | Bob Stokoe | England | 21/09/1930 |
| 01/07/1969 – 30/09/1970 | Les Shannon | England | 12/03/1926 |
| 01/02/1967 – 15/04/1969 | Stan Mortensen | England | 26/05/1921 |
| 01/07/1958 – 30/06/1967 | Ron Suart | England | 18/11/1920 |
| 01/07/1935 – 30/06/1958 | Joe Smith | England | 25/06/1889 |
| 01/07/1930 – 30/06/1933 | Harold Evans | England | |
| 01/07/1927 – 30/06/1928 | Sydney Beaumont | England | 08/10/1884 |
| 06/10/1923 – 30/06/1927 | Frank Buckley | England | 03/10/1882 |
| 01/07/1903 – 30/06/1909 | Tom Barcroft | England | 00/00/1870 |
Blackpool Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| League Division Two | Champion | 1929-30 |
| League Division Two | Runner-up | 1936-37 |
| FA Cup | Runner-up | 1947-48 |
| FA Cup | Runner-up | 1950-51 |
| FA Cup | Winner | 1952-53 |
| League Division One | Runner-up | 1955-56 |
| League Division Two | Runner-up | 1969-70 |
| Anglo-Italian Cup | Winner | 1971 |
| Anglo-Italian Cup | Runner-up | 1972 |
| League Division Four | Runner-up | 1984-85 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 2001-02 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 2003-04 |
Summary
Blackpool Football Club is a professional football team based in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. The club was founded in 1887 and currently plays in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
Over the years, Blackpool has adopted various styles of play depending on the manager and players at the time. However, they are generally known for their attacking style of play and emphasis on possession-based football. They tend to play with a high tempo, pressing opponents and looking to move the ball quickly through the midfield.
Overall, Blackpool Football Club has a rich history and a reputation for playing an exciting brand of football that is focused on attacking play and keeping possession of the ball.
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