As Neil Critchley celebrates his birthday, we take a look at how his record stacks up against other Blackpool bosses

Neil Critchley celebrates his 43rd birthday today - but how does his record stack up against other former Blackpool bosses?

By Matt Scrafton

Published 18th Oct 2021, 17:07 BST

Updated 18th Oct 2021, 17:18 BST

The former Liverpool coach has won 27 of the 60 league games he’s taken charge of, having arrived at Bloomfield Road in March 2020.

How does this compare to other standout names like Sam Ellis, Billy Ayre, Ian Holloway and others? We take a look...

1. Simon Grayson (second spell) - 34.48%

Despite starting promisingly, Grayson's second time in the hotseat ended much sooner than anticipated

He led the Seasiders to promotion in 2001 and won the Football League Trophy in 2002 and 2004.

After back-to-back relegations and the club in crisis, Bowyer guided the club back to League One at the first attempt.

Grayson's first spell was far more successful, the former player leading the Seasiders to the Championship in 2007.

McPhillips led the Seasiders to a 10th-placed finish in League One after initially taking over from Gary Bowyer on an interim basis.

Ellis won promotion to Division Three with the Seasiders in 1985.