Jerry Yates returned from injury to score after just two minutes in Blackpool’s 1-0 win over bottom side Wigan Athletic – to cap off a dream first home game for interim boss Stephen Dobbie.
Here’s how Pool’s players rated:
1. Delight
Jerry Yates capped off his return from injury with a goal just two minutes in Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
2. Dan Grimshaw - 7/10
Kept a crucial clean sheet on his first appearance of 2023. Targeted from corners but came through it unscathed. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. Andy Lyons - 7/10
Fairly reserved going forwards but defended resolutely. Finished at left back following Husband’s head injury. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. Curtis Nelson - 7/10
Headed and blocked everything that came anywhere near him. Perhaps lucky to get away with a handball in the first-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
5. Jordan Thorniley - 7/10
Similar story to Nelson. Calm and collected defending throughout and looked unflustered on the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. James Husband - 5/10
Improved at the start of the second-half after an error-strewn first. Fingers crossed for good news on his head injury. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth