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:

19. Adrian Forbes
Adrian Forbes joined Blackpool in 2006 following spells with Norwich City, Luton Town and Swansea City. He left Bloomfield Road 2008 for Millwall, before later playing Grimsby Town and Lowestoft Town before hanging up his boots in 2012. Photo: Julian Finney


21. Bob Hatton
He joined Blackpool in 1976 for £60,000, and scored twice on his 21 August debut in a 4–1 victory over Bristol Rovers. While at Blackpool he was partnered up front with Mickey Walsh. | BFC Facebook


