Ex-Blackpool FC and Portsmouth midfielder makes League Two switch following Bradford City stint
Lee Evans has found another new club six months from his Blackpool exit.
Former Blackpool midfielder Lee Evans has joined League Two outfit Northampton Town on a one-year deal.
The 32-year-old departed Bloomfield Road back in February - making the move to Bradford City on a short-term contract.
With his time at Valley Parade coming to an end after eight appearances, the former Wales international has dropped down to League Two with the recently relegated Cobblers.
Discussing the signing, Northampton boss Chris Hogg said: “Lee is a vastly experienced player of good quality. He is a leader on and off the field and a real stabilising influence in the dressing room.
“In terms of his ability, he brings a strong competitive edge, he can help us control things in the middle of the pitch and you can tell his quality from the clubs he has played for and the level he has played at.
“We believe he can be a big influence on us, helping shape the dressing room culture and we are delighted to bring a player of Lee's calibre and quality to Sixfields.”
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Evans made the move to Bloomfield Road as a free agent in the summer of 2024.
He arrived on the Fylde Coast with a rich record in League One, having previously tasted promotion with Wolves, Wigan Athletic, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth.
Despite being signed by Neil Critchley, his time under the former Liverpool academy coach was short-lived, with the 47-year-old being sacked just two league games into the 2024/25 season.
Evans went on to become a regular under Steve Bruce, and was initially a key figure in Tangerine.
As his time with Blackpool has progressed, his form dipped, with the Welshman struggling alongside a number of his teammates throughout the 2025/26 campaign.
In all competitions last term, he represented the club on 31 occasions, which took his total number of appearances for the club up to 76, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists.