Blackpool greats to be recognised with new artwork near Bloomfield Road

Some of Blackpool’s greatest-ever players are set to be displayed in new artwork around the corner from the Seasiders’ home.

The Armfield Club are working with a local artist to paint images of seven Bloomfield Road legends - who will be picked by supporters.

Work on this has already started, with Stanley Matthews and Stan Mortensen being the first to be added - with more to follow.

Discussing the idea, Blackpool Supporters Club chair Andy Higgins said: “A lot of people forget what a rich history the club has got. I know we’ve fallen on poorer times since the late 70s, but delving back, we’ve got some classic international players who are well recognised.

“We want to consolidate the history we’ve got, because we don’t celebrate it as much as we should do.

“Younger fans will see these players and learn more about them. These are legendary footballing figures that people probably don’t associate with Blackpool. People under 40-years-old probably think of us as a third and fourth tier team.

“For football fans in general, visualising the history makes people more aware of it.”

Alongside the artwork, The Armfield Club is undergoing several other changes, with an app currently being developed for a revamped membership scheme - which is set to go live next month.

They are also set to replace the front windows of the venue, and will decorate them with the badges of the various Blackpool FC supporter groups.

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