'More of it' - Blackpool boss sets striker target after Peterborough United performance
Blackpool secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Peterborough United at the weekend.
Tom Bloxham was among several impressive performers for Blackpool at the weekend.
The forward bagged a second half goal in the Seasiders’ 3-1 victory over Peterborough United, and looked like a threat throughout the entirety of the contest.
Dale Taylor was also on the scoresheet with a brace, while Brandon Khela claimed what proved to be the visitors’ consolation.
Bloxham made the move to Bloomfield Road in January 2025, and was originally signed as a winger from Shrewsbury Town, but has ultimately played the majority of his football in Tangerine up front.
This has predominantly been the case under Ian Evatt due to shortages in attack for long periods, with signs of improvement becoming clearer to see as competition heats up.
“He’s a player that has good energy, good attributes,” the Blackpool boss said.
“We just need to see more of it. Tom (Bloxham) has been great for me since I’ve come in the building.
“I think he’s improving all of the time, and he’s learning all of the time - he got his rewards today.”
For his goal, Bloxham was on the end of an impressive through ball from James Husband, before slotting home.
“We’ve spoken a lot at Squires Gate about being positive on turnovers,” Evatt added.
“Sometimes when you turn the ball over, the opposition are out of shape, and its penetration and one pass, rather than a shorter pass or a recycle to keep the ball. If you can go for the kill in one, then you can really cause teams problems.
“It was a great pass from Hubby (James Husband) and a fantastic finish.”
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