A look back at Ian Evatt's memorable Blackpool spell in pictures ahead of retirement match
By Matt Scrafton
Published 18th Jul 2019, 14:29 BST
It is fitting that ex-Blackpool favourite Ian Evatt will hang up his boots for the final time when he makes a short cameo against the Seasiders on Saturday.
The 37-year-old, now in charge at Barrow, made 251 appearances for the Seasiders between 2006 and 2013.
Evatt was a firm fans' favourite during his time at Bloomfield Road
Evatt joined Blackpool on loan in 2006 from QPR before making his move permanent
Evatt boards the coach to Wembley for the 2007 play-off final alongside former boss Simon Grayson
Evatt celebrates being voted the Gazette's Player of the Year
Former Gazette reporter Steve Canavan presents Evatt with his Gazette Player of the Year Award...and some beer!
Evatt promotes The Gazette's Tango Talk alongside Shaun Barker
Evatt celebrates after scoring against Norwich City in the FA Cup
Evatt celebrates after finding the back of the net against Crystal Palace
The defender celebrates after scoring against Cardiff City
Enjoying a spa day with Ben Burgess, Rob Edwards and Shaun Barker
Evatt gets a manicure
Evatt celebrates a goal against Scunthorpe United
Evatt is shown a red card in an FA Cup game against Ipswich Town
Heading towards goal in the Lancashire derby at Deepdale