19 managers Blackpool fans would love to see at Bloomfield Road - including ex-Everton, Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers figures

The search for Steve Bruce’s successor as Blackpool manager is well and truly under way, following his sacking on Saturday night.

The bookies have already been drawing up their shortlists of contenders for the vacant position at Bloomfield Road. Meanwhile, the Gazette also understands there’s been expressions of interest in the role that Bruce held for the past 13 months.

No decision is expected, though, until after Saturday’s game against Stockport County at the earliest - a game which will see Stephen Dobbie take temporary charge of first-team matters.

That means the Bloomfield Road faithful cannot expect a swift decision by the club as they search for the right candidate to take them forward.

Yet that doesn’t mean the fans can’t express their views on who should replace Bruce at the Blackpool helm.

Indeed, plenty of names have been offered up after we took to social media to ask supporters who would be their preferred option as the next manager of the Seasiders.

Some can be considered more far-fetched than others. However, there remains a good blend of potential candidates to chose from as the Blackpool faithfiul have their say on what they’d like the club to do in the days and potentially weeks ahead.

See if you agree or disagree with some of the names put forward.

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