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Mick McCarthy takes charge of his first league game this weekend

How Mick McCarthy could line up his Blackpool side against Middlesbrough in his first league game - photo gallery

Mick McCarthy takes charge of his first league game as Blackpool boss this weekend as the Seasiders take on in-form Middlesbrough.

Blackpool head to the Riverside looking to get their campaign back up and running, having not won in the Championship since October.

A number of players remain out injured, while Keshi Anderson has suffered another setback, but there’s still a renewed optimism among the fanbase they can still get themselves out of trouble.

With that in mind, here’s how the Seasiders are predicted to line up on Teesside...

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