Blackpool overcame Rotherham United with a 3-0 victory at the New York Stadium.

Ian Evatt believes Blackpool demonstrated a different side of themselves in their 3-0 victory over Rotherham United.

Danny Imray, Tom Bloxham and Ashley Fletcher were all on target for the Seasiders as they returned to winning ways in League One at the New York Stadium.

Despite having to do their fair share of defending, Evatt was pleased by the way his side managed the game and made the most of their moments on the break.

Reflecting on Imray’s opener after two minutes, he said: “We wanted to start fast, we spoke about it, and the goal was something we worked on the training pitch - getting that fast switch of play to get our wing-backs on the last line and making those runs.

“The timing of the pass from Josh Bowler was excellent, and Blocko (Tom Bloxham) switching the play initially is something we’ve spoken about. It was a great finish. It was pleasing because it is something we work on.

“This is a moments league, and both teams in every game have moments. We had some other big chances to seal it earlier.

“The most important thing for me is we’ve shown a different side with our game. Yes, we want to be open, expansive and play pleasing football, but we also want to show that we’re comfortable without the ball as well and we’re dangerous in transition.

“Tonight we’ve shown a different Blackpool, but a Blackpool that is as equally effective. I’m so proud of the players, they executed the game plan brilliantly.

“We’ve shown we can counter attack, press at the right times, and defend the box - you’ve got to do that away from home in this league.

“I’m so proud because the players have put in so much and they are learning every day.

“It’s very much a squad game - Emil (Hansson) and Banksy (Scott Banks) didn’t get on, and we chose not to put Franco (Ravizzoli) on the bench. The subs we brought on really helped us to get over the line. As a group, I’m just so proud.”

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