Blackpool player ratings gallery: Two 8/10s following crunch win against relegation rivals Wigan

By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 16th Apr 2023, 08:00 GMT

It was far from pretty, but Blackpool got the win they needed on Saturday to keep alive their slim chances of staying in the Championship.

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

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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

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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

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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

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5. Jordan Thorniley - 7/10

Similar story to Nelson. Calm and collected defending throughout and looked unflustered on the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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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

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