With pre-season almost done and dusted, the Tangerines are now less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2021/22 Championship season, and will look to hit the ground running with some solid results to kick-start the campaign.
Meanwhile, Stuart McCall has discussed his decision to take on the role of assistant head coach, and said: “I took a bit of time out after leaving Bradford. I went back to Scotland and did a bit of media work there, covering the Euros stuff.
“I’ve got a good face for radio as you can see. This offer came right out of the blue. I don’t know the gaffer or any of the staff, other than Steve Banks who I know well.
“I wasn’t looking desperately to get back in, looking for jobs or anything like that. It was the first offer that came. I came down to the club, spoke to the manager and things went well and positive, so I’m absolutely delighted to be here.
“I came over for an hour, but it ended up being three hours so you can tell how the football chat went. We discussed a lot of things. We certainly have a lot of things in common, like key principles and how the game should be played.”
Take a look at our rundown of the latest transfer stories and gossip, which includes Blackpool and a number of other Championship sides, as the build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season continues:
“I’ve got a good face for radio as you can see. This offer came right out of the blue. I don’t know the gaffer or any of the staff, other than Steve Banks who I know well.
7. Rovers knock back Hornets bid
Blackburn Rovers are believed to have knocked back a bid from Watford in the region of £15m for their star striker Adam Armstrong. The prolific forward, who is also on West Ham's radar, will see 40% of his eventual transfer fee go to former club Newcastle United. (Watford Observer) Photo: Clive Mason
8. Gunners move for Biereth
Arsenal are rumoured to have brought in 18-year-old wonderkid Mika Biereth from Fulham. The starlet dazzled at youth level last season, scoring 21 goal in as many league matches. (Mirror) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
9. Blackpool take Clarke on trial
Blackpool are believed to have given Leicester City defender Mitch Clarke a trial, with an eye to bringing him in on a permanent deal. He spent some time on loan with Port Vale last season, and won silverware at youth level with Aston Villa earlier in his career. (Blackpool Gazette) Photo: Gareth Copley
10. Duo jostle for Reach
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday man Adam Reach is said to be of interest to both West Brom and Blackburn Rovers, as the new season edges closer. He was released by the Owls at the end of last season, five years on from a £5m move from Middlesbrough. (The Sun) Photo: Laurence Griffiths