Steve McMahon was team manager from 2000-2004. He successfully oversaw the Seasider's promotion to Division Two in 2001 and the team won the League Trophy in 2002 and 2004 under his leadershipSteve McMahon was team manager from 2000-2004. He successfully oversaw the Seasider's promotion to Division Two in 2001 and the team won the League Trophy in 2002 and 2004 under his leadership
Steve McMahon was team manager from 2000-2004. He successfully oversaw the Seasider's promotion to Division Two in 2001 and the team won the League Trophy in 2002 and 2004 under his leadership

11 memorable Blackpool Football Club managers who secured promotion to the EFL Championship, Premier League and League Divisions

By Claire Lark
Published 27th Oct 2022, 04:55 BST
We’ve tracked down photos of the managers who have had the most success at the helm of Blackpool FC.

They have steered teams through play-offs and cup finals – the victories which have shaped Seasiders’ success right back to the 1930s. They are the memorable ones...

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A jubilant Ian Holloway following the Championship Play-off final in 2010 for promotion to the Premiership

1. The Successful Manager

A jubilant Ian Holloway following the Championship Play-off final in 2010 for promotion to the Premiership Photo: Rob Lock

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Bob Stokoe on his arrival in Blackpool in 1970. He steered the team to victory in the 1971 Anglo-Italian Cup

2. The Most Successful Managers

Bob Stokoe on his arrival in Blackpool in 1970. He steered the team to victory in the 1971 Anglo-Italian Cup Photo: Historical

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This was in 1953 when Harry Evans attended Blackpool Football Club's celebratory dinner following the FA Cup Final victory against Bolton. Harry steered the club to victory in the Division Two Championship of 1929–30

3. The Successful Managers

This was in 1953 when Harry Evans attended Blackpool Football Club's celebratory dinner following the FA Cup Final victory against Bolton. Harry steered the club to victory in the Division Two Championship of 1929–30 Photo: Submit

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Les Shannon pictured when he took over as Blackpool FC manager in 1969. A year later Blackpool were promoted to Division One

4. The most successful managers

Les Shannon pictured when he took over as Blackpool FC manager in 1969. A year later Blackpool were promoted to Division One Photo: Submit

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Gary Bowyer's team were promoted to League One in the 2016–17 season

5. The most successful managers

Gary Bowyer's team were promoted to League One in the 2016–17 season Photo: National World

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Billy Ayre managed the club from 1990-1994 and secured promotion to the new Division Two in 1991/92

6. The most successful managers

Billy Ayre managed the club from 1990-1994 and secured promotion to the new Division Two in 1991/92 Photo: submit

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