Founded in 1887, Blackpool Football Club has been a mainstay in the English Football League for many years and has seen its fair share of great players.
From players who have aided playoff pushes to relegation fight heroes, the Tangerines have had a whole host of influential players put on the iconic orange shirt.
We asked readers of the Blackpool Gazette who were the best players to play for the club in their generation and the response was overwhelming.
So here are 21 of the best players to play for Blackpool Football Club in history as voted by fans:

13. Wes Hoolahan
Wes Hoolahan was initially on loan with Blackpool from Livingston before making the move to Bloomfield Road permanent. He later went on to experience Premier League football with Norwich. Photo: Pete Norton

14. Tony Ellis
Blackpool FC's home game against Bury in 1997. Tony Ellis (right) celebrates his first goal with Gary Brabin Photo: Bill Johnson

15. Brett Ormerod
Brett Ormerod enjoyed two spells with Blackpool during his playing career, as well as representing the likes of Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End as well. Photo: Tom Dulat

16. Emyln Hughes
Emlyn Hughes (left) and brother David were Blackpool FC players in 1966. | National World

17. Stanley Matthews
Stanley Matthews is often regarded as one of the best in the history of British football, and was with the Seasiders between 1947 and 1961, in between his two stints with Stoke City. Photo: Frank Harrison

18. Martin Bullock
In 2001 he transferred to Blackpool. He enjoyed a highly successful four years with the club, lifting the Football League Trophy in 2002 and 2004. | X


