'Helped us' - Blackpool boss shares what coaching addition has provided following recent boost
Blackpool held Cardiff City to a 0-0 draw in South Wales on Saturday afternoon.
Blackpool have been able to stop some of the recent rot around Bloomfield Road with positive results in their last two games.
The Seasiders’ disappointing run of form since the turn of the year has seen them drop into the bottom four, but their last two games have provided them with a platform to get out of trouble.
A 3-2 victory over Port Vale last Tuesday saw Ian Evatt’s side demonstrate the fight and courage they’ve been missing at times, as they came from behind twice to secure the vital three points.
Meanwhile, in Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate away to Cardiff City, Blackpool were compact and solid defensively to keep out the Bluebirds, as well as forging their own chances to win the game.
Various steps have been taken in recent weeks to give the Seasiders the best chance of survival - including adding experienced coach Steve Thompson to the backroom staff.
Evatt states the familiar figure at Bloomfield Road has brought some positivity to the table, but has merely added to the good work already being done behind-the-scenes.
“What I’ll say about the staff, all of the staff, we haven’t changed the way we work - we’re very detailed and very diligent,” he said.
“We haven’t always delivered the best performances and the right results.
“I love Thommo, and he’s a huge help to me, but he isn’t a saviour; he’s part of a team that works incredibly hard to get results for this football club.
“He’s additive, and all we want to do is to add people who are additive to our group and staff.
“Thomo’s positive energy has really helped us, but this is a good group of staff. “We know what we can deliver long-term. It’s not about me, it’s not about Thommo, it’s not about any one individual; it’s about a collective.
“I’m not here to have individual validation, I’m here for Blackpool to win - I love this club and I want it to win. We can only do it together. Every has an input and has importance, there’s no general hierarchy. I obviously make the decisions, but everyone’s in this together.
“When this club is together it can achieve special things.”
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