Neil Critchley was the last Blackpool manager to win promotion at Bloomfield Road, but wasn't able to replicate that success after returning to the club for a second stint in 2023. Since his Seasiders sacking, he's been in charge of Hearts and is now an assistant to Gary O'Neil at Strasbourg.placeholder image
Neil Critchley was the last Blackpool manager to win promotion at Bloomfield Road, but wasn't able to replicate that success after returning to the club for a second stint in 2023. Since his Seasiders sacking, he's been in charge of Hearts and is now an assistant to Gary O'Neil at Strasbourg.

Key Sunderland man to Portsmouth attacker - Where Blackpool's last promotion-winning team are now

By Amos Wynn
Published 30th May 2026, 05:00 GMT

ON THIS DAY IN 2021 (May 30): Blackpool clinched promotion to the Championship with a a 2-1 victory over Lincoln City at Wembley.

Kenny Dougall was on hand with a brace for the Seasiders, as they enjoyed success in the League One play-off final.

This proved to be the club’s most recent promotion to date, with their attempts to return to the second tier proving unsuccessful on the back of relegation in 2023.

Only one player from that squad now remains at Bloomfield Road, but the contributions of some of the others still remain at the forefront of people’s minds.

Here’s where the team that beat Lincoln are now:

Gary Madine called time on his playing career after a short stint with Spennymoor Town in 2025.

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Gary Madine called time on his playing career after a short stint with Spennymoor Town in 2025. Photo: CameraSport - Rob Newell

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