Jake Beesley bagged a brace on his first Blackpool start - and could have even had a hat-trick!Jake Beesley bagged a brace on his first Blackpool start - and could have even had a hat-trick!
Jake Beesley bagged a brace on his first Blackpool start - and could have even had a hat-trick!

Blackpool player ratings as Jake Beesley enjoys dream first start in Birmingham City rout

Blackpool got back to winning ways in some style yesterday as they thrashed a sorry Birmingham City side 6-1 in their biggest victory of the season.
Matt Scrafton
By Matt Scrafton
Published 19th Apr 2022, 09:00 GMT

Here’s how Pool’s players rated:

Made three or four important saves at key stages in the game. Only slight negative was not keeping a clean sheet.

1. Chris Maxwell - 8/10

Made three or four important saves at key stages in the game. Only slight negative was not keeping a clean sheet. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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Filled in at right-back with minimal fuss and added a sensational sixth with a 25-yard free-kick in stoppage-time.

2. Callum Connolly - 9/10

Filled in at right-back with minimal fuss and added a sensational sixth with a 25-yard free-kick in stoppage-time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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Produced some excellent blocks and recovered well throughout. Had a headed chance to claim a third goal in as many games.

3. Marvin Ekpiteta - 9/10

Produced some excellent blocks and recovered well throughout. Had a headed chance to claim a third goal in as many games. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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Up against experienced Troy Deeney, but never in trouble. So calm and composed throughout.

4. Richard Keogh - 9/10

Up against experienced Troy Deeney, but never in trouble. So calm and composed throughout. Photo: CameraSport - Paul Greenwood

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Gave very little away defensively and linked up well with Charlie Kirk down the left flank. Recovered from a slight knock.

5. James Husband - 8/10

Gave very little away defensively and linked up well with Charlie Kirk down the left flank. Recovered from a slight knock. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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Best performance of the campaign. Headed home his first goal of the season and provided a sublime assist for Hamilton’s goal.

6. Kenny Dougall - 9/10

Best performance of the campaign. Headed home his first goal of the season and provided a sublime assist for Hamilton’s goal. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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