Blackpool fans make transfer demands as players prepare for pre-season return

Blackpool have a number of areas to address this summer ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Despite heading into last season with the ambition of battling for promotion, the Seasiders ultimately found themselves fighting relegation.

By mid-March things were looking pretty bleak, before an impressive run of 22 points from their final nine games secured a comfortable 13th place finish for the Fylde Coast outfit - 11 points clear of the bottom four.

Ian Evatt’s side will be looking to build on their strong finish, and use it to propel themselves further up the table.

The transfer window opened earlier this month, and there's a number of positions the Blackpool boss will need reinforcements.

Ahead of the player’s return to pre-season training, the Seasiders faithful have been sharing their transfer wishes on social media.

One wrote: “A right back, centre half, another midfield enforcer (I.e. Anderson), another striker with a bit of height about him, and maybe another left-sided defender to cover Hayden (Coulson).”

A second added: “A midfield general who can dominate the middle of the park, keeps possession and spreads the play with super accurate passes.”

A third stated: “Someone like (Danny) Imray.”

A fourth wrote: “Contracted players rather than loaning. At the end of the season they always seem to have to start again.”

While a fifth noted: “A keeper, a solid centre half, and a 25-goals a season striker.”

‘Essential’ for Blackpool to bring back popular coach

Meanwhile, some supporters were keen to point out that one of Blackpool’s main priorities should be keeping a member of Evatt’s backroom staff.

One wrote: “Getting Steve Thompson back would be my top priority.”

Another agreed: “Keeping Thommo.”

A third added: “Another striker and Thommo.”

A fourth noted: “Some quality, and Thommo is essential.”