Blackpool confirmed the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new Head Coach on Friday.
The 46-year-old returns to Bloomfield Road after a brief spell in charge in 2012 and has signed a four-year deal.
The former Lincoln City boss has expressed his excitement at managing the Championship club.
Speaking to Blackpool FC, Appleton said: “I’m really excited for the challenge that lies ahead and I can’t wait to get started.
“After leaving my previous job at Lincoln, I was always looking for the next challenge to get my teeth into. To come back here at this moment after two really successful years at the Club is something I’m looking forward to. After speaking to the Board about the possibility of coming back, you could feel the enthusiasm and energy from them, and I think they felt that from me as well.
“The Club has enjoyed great success over the past couple of seasons in getting promoted and then solidifying themselves in the Championship. We want to build on that even further now, and be as competitive as possible in this division.”
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The former Lincoln City boss has expressed his excitement at managing the Championship club.
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Huddersfield Town are the latest club to express interest in Matthew Sorinola, who plays for Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Swansea and Norwich City are also targeting the full-back. (Football League World)
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Sunderland, Huddersfield and Bristol City have had £1m plus bids for AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jack Rudoni rejected. The 21-year-old netted 12 goals and assisted another five in 41 League One matches last season. (The Sun)
9. Middlesbrough winger brushes off Tottenham interest
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