Ayre won promotion in 1992 and managed the Seasiders from 1990 to 1994Ayre won promotion in 1992 and managed the Seasiders from 1990 to 1994
Ayre won promotion in 1992 and managed the Seasiders from 1990 to 1994

A look back at Billy Ayre's time in charge of Blackpool in pictures

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the sad passing of popular former Blackpool manager Billy Ayre.
Matt Scrafton
By Matt Scrafton
Published 16th Apr 2022, 10:00 BST

Here, The Gazette looks back at Ayre’s tenure at Bloomfield Road with some of our archived photographs...

Not many managers had a bond with the supporters like Ayre did

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Not many managers had a bond with the supporters like Ayre did Photo: JPI Media

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Ayre pictured with his wife Elaine and children David and Rachel

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Ayre pictured with his wife Elaine and children David and Rachel Photo: JPI Media

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Ayre famously wore the number 15 jersey in the dugout

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Ayre famously wore the number 15 jersey in the dugout Photo: JPI Media

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Ayre led the Seasiders to consecutive play-off finals

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Ayre led the Seasiders to consecutive play-off finals Photo: JPI Media

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Ayre was also known for sprinting down the touchline and stirring up supporters

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Ayre was also known for sprinting down the touchline and stirring up supporters Photo: JPI Media

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Ayre receives an award from The Gazette's former Blackpool FC writer Tony Durkin

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Ayre receives an award from The Gazette's former Blackpool FC writer Tony Durkin Photo: JPI Media

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