'Disciplined' - Blackpool legend passes verdict on much-changed Seasiders against Cardiff City
Blackpool held Cardiff City to a 0-0 draw in South Wales on Saturday afternoon.
Blackpool legend Brett Ormerod was impressed by the discipline of Ian Evatt’s side as they drew 0-0 with Cardiff City in South Wales on Saturday afternoon.
After bouncing back from a dismal run of form with a 3-2 victory over Port Vale last Tuesday, the Seasiders were able to produce a compact display to hold the Bluebirds, as well as having opportunities to take all three points - with the most notable coming through Tom Bloxham in the second half.
Evatt’s side will be looking to replicate similar qualities in their upcoming meetings with Burton Albion and Exeter City in the next fortnight, as they look to take points off those around them in the League One relegation battle.
Blackpool legend issues verdict
Ormerod, who represented Blackpool twice during his playing career, was on commentary duty for BBC Radio Lancashire at the weekend.
The retired forward was impressed by what he saw, with his verdict proving to be a stark contrast to what he had seen in a 2-1 defeat away to Doncaster Rovers.
Following the game at the Eco-Power stadium, the 49-year-old had admitted he was ‘fed up’ by what the Seasiders were producing, describing the defending as ‘naive.’
Saturday’s game proved to be a more positive story, as Evatt’s side left Cardiff frustrated.
“Defensively, they were absolutely fantastic today,” Ormerod told the broadcaster.
“They obviously came with a game plan - a tight shape and trying to hit Cardiff on the break. They created the best chance with (Tom) Bloxham in the second half.
“Every man worked their socks off. The only way I can sum it up is disciplined, and Ian Evatt will be absolutely delighted with that.
“Blackpool’s thing this year has been, they’ve conceded sloppy goals, but today they were so disciplined.
“They worked their socks off and Cardiff didn’t really create anything.”
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