Blackpool complete deal for ex-Blackburn Rovers and Doncaster Rovers forward
Blackpool have completed the signing on Stoke City forward Niall Ennis.
The 25-year-old makes the move to Bloomfield Road on loan for the remainder of the campaign, with the Seasiders filling the gap left by Kyle Joseph - who has recently joined Hull City for a reported fee of £2.5million.
Game time has been limited for Ennis at the bet365 Stadium throughout the season so far, with only nine Championship appearances under his belt.
The forward started his professional career with Wolves, where he made one senior outing, as well as heading out on loan to Shrewsbury, Doncaster Rovers and Burton Albion - where he picked up his first taste of life in League One.
After only appearing once for the Salop, his stint at the Eco-Power Stadium provided him with a real opportunity in the third tier.
In 29 outings for Rovers, he scored six goals and provided four assists in total. His time with Burton wasn’t as positive, and he departed Wolves permanently in 2021, joining Plymouth Argyle - which produced his most fruitful spell in front of goal.
In his first two seasons at Home Park, he scored 10 times and chipped in with five assists in 49 games.
It was Ennis’ third campaign that saw him enjoy his best year to date, with 12 goals and six assists under his belt in 38 League One outings.
Ennis earned himself a move to Blackburn Rovers in 2023, leaving Plymouth with 24 goals and 12 assists in 97 appearances in total across all competitions.
During his singular campaign at Ewood Park, he only managed 13 games, and made the move to Stoke last year, where his struggles have continued.
His only goal since making the switch to the bet365 Stadium came in the FA Cup earlier this month, with the former England youth international scoring the winner in extra time in a 2-1 victory away to Sunderland.