Blackpool decision on Walsall man confirmed following League Two loan spell
Blackpool have recalled Ryan Finnigan from his loan spell with Walsall.
Blackpool have officially confirmed that Ryan Finnigan has been recalled from his loan spell with Walsall.
The midfielder has spent the first half of the campaign at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, during which time he scored four goals and provided three assists in 26 outings - with his last being a 2-0 defeat to Cambridge United on New Year’s Day.
Seasiders head coach Ian Evatt had already shared the news that Finnigan would return to Bloomfield Road this, while also confirming that Emil Hansson’s loan from Birmingham City had come to an end.
“I’ve seen a lot of him,” he said.
“He’s a player I will like - he’s a technical player but he’s got physicality. He can run, he can move, he’s a good size and a good receiver so I’m looking forward to seeing what he adds to us.”
Finnigan’s career so far
Finnigan is a product of the Southampton academy, and featured once for the Hampshire side’s first-team during his time at St Mary’s.
His first real chance in senior football was during a loan spell with Crewe in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign - with 16 appearances coming his way for The Railwaymen.
Unfortunately he was unable to build on this during a stint with Shrewsbury Town the following season, after picking up an ankle injury just three games into his time at the Croud Meadow.
Blackpool signed Finnigan permanently while he was still recovering from this problem, which meant he had to be patient for his debut on the Fylde Coast.
After being handed his first outing in Tangerine under Neil Critchley in August 2024, the midfielder has gone on to make 19 appearances in total.
His next outing could come in this weekend’s FA Cup tie away to Ipswich Town, but the club are still awaiting confirmation over his eligibility following his participation with Walsall.
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