Blackpool owner explains thinking behind Steve Bruce appointment

The experienced manager has signed a two-year deal at Bloomfield Road, and replaces Neil Critchley, who was sacked just under a fortnight ago.

Bruce is joined by long-term assistant Steve Agnew, while Richard Keogh, Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks make up the rest of his coaching team.

Blackpool owner Sadler believes the 63-year-old will help to grow people at the club both on and off the pitch.

"I'm confident that Steve’s experience and leadership qualities will be a tremendous asset for Blackpool Football Club,” he told the club media.

“His organised approach coupled with his desire to build a hard working and entertaining side is a large part of what attracted us to him. 

“Additionally, Steve’s ability to help grow and develop not only our playing staff but also our coaching talent was important to us.

“Alongside his assistant Steve Agnew, there is a great  opportunity for two of our former-players at the early stages of their coaching careers to learn from a duo who possess unrivalled qualities. We hope that this blend will get the very best out of our talented squad.”