Blackpool's divisional rivals knock back £5m striker bid, Fulham's £3.6m could join Champions League sideBlackpool's divisional rivals knock back £5m striker bid, Fulham's £3.6m could join Champions League side
Blackpool's divisional rivals knock back £5m striker bid, Fulham's £3.6m could join Champions League side

Blackpool's divisional rivals knock back £5m striker bid, Fulham's £3.6m man could join Champions League side

Blackpool will look to progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup this evening, when they take on Sunderland in an eagerly-anticipated second-round clash.

The Seasiders head into the game in high spirits, following their impress fightback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth last weekend.

Speaking after the game, Blackpool boss Neil Critchley gave an insight into the severity of midfielder Grant Ward's injury, after the player was stretchered off during the match. Critchley said: “That is a concern. It’s his Achilles, so if that is serious, then that would really take the gloss off what was a fantastic performance.

“Wardy’s been magnificent for us. He epitomises what the team is about – humility, honesty and work ethic. He’s been outstanding for us, so if we do get bad news, then that would spoil this day for me.”

Going on to discuss the positive mental impact of securing a point on the south coast in such dramatic circumstances, the manager said: “It should do (boost the players), I hope it does. That’s something I keep stressing to the players – when we play like we can play, then we can match teams in this division.

“You’ve only got to look at the two goals from Dominic (Bournemouth striker Solanke) – they were outstanding goals.

“You get punished in this division against top players but the spirit, the will, the way we played as well... we played some good football at times.

“We knew they would have some of the ball but we limited them to having a lot of ball in their own half. Our organisation was outstanding.”

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