Former Blackpool winger Tony Rodwell discusses his post-playing football career.

Blackpool promotion-winner Tony Rodwell has witnessed some of football’s biggest events over the last few years.

The 63-year-old, who started his career with Southport, was part of the first Seasiders squad to enjoy play-off success, with Billy Ayre’s then-side beating Scunthorpe United on penalties to win promotion from the fourth division in 1992.

Rodwell initially made the move to Bloomfield Road in 1990 following a stint with Colne Dynamoes - who were dissolved that summer despite enjoying promotion the season before.

The retired winger enjoyed four-years in total on the Fylde Coast, before spending the final years of his playing career with the likes of Scarborough, Wigan Athletic and Hyde United.

After a brief taste of coaching, a new career path opened up for the former Blackpool figure.

Since 2005, he has worked as a television floor manager for several broadcasters - both in the UK and abroad .

This has seen Rodwell around the world covering major events, while last month he was able to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Seasiders first play-off win inside Wembley itself.

“It came through the Professional Footballers Association about 20-odd years ago,” he said.

“They started asking ex-players to do stats at games for all of the betting companies, but then the Premier League wanted people to become floor managers with all of the cameras and organise interviews after games.

“I started in 2005. It was only small at first, but now it’s a full time job for me. I’ve been all around the world.

“I’ve been to Paris four times. I work for American TV and English TV. It’s been really good.”