After just under a couple of months away, the Seasiders are once again gearing up for another campaign, with the usual tests being undertaken at the start of their preparations.
Ian Evatt’s side will be looking to use their momentum from the end of March to the beginning of May to spearhead an improvement on last term’s 13th place finish, after spending lengthy periods fighting relegation in the third tier.
Currently, three friendlies are in the diary for the club, starting with a short trip to Mill Farm to take on National League North champions AFC Fylde on July 11.
That is followed by further away games against Tranmere Rovers (July 18) and Barrow (July 25) at Prenton Park and Holker Street respectively, with the weekend before Carabao Cup first round tie away to Grimsby Town on August 8 still free.
Here’s the best photos from the first day of pre-season:
1. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC
2. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC
3. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC
4. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC
5. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC
6. Day one of pre-season
The Blackpool squad reported back to Squires Gate for the start of their summer preparations. Photo: Blackpool FC