Blackpool confirm appointments to Simon Grayson's backroom staff

Blackpool have confirmed the additions of Ian Miller and Steve Banks to Simon Grayson's coaching staff.
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Miller, Colin Hendry's former assistant, is the club's new number two while Banks will take over as goalkeeping coach.

Banks made 150 appearances for the Seasiders as a player between 1995 and 1999 and later returned in a coaching capacity under the management of Neil McDonald.

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Miller, meanwhile, has previously worked with Grayson at Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End and Sunderland.

Both Miller and Banks joined first-team coach Ian Dawes in the dugout at Dundee on Tuesday while Grayson watched on from the stands.

"They both know a lot about myself and certainly a lot about what it means to play for and represent Blackpool Football Club," Grayson said.

Existing first-team coach Ian Dawes will also continue his role in the new-look setup, the club confirmed.

It is understood Grayson approached former colleague Glynn Snodin about the vacant assistant role, however the 59-year-old opted to remain at Chesterfield with John Sheridan.