League One transfer breaks down for ex-Blackpool and Wigan Athletic man - reports

Former Blackpool winger Owen Dale is currently on the search for a new club after becoming a free agent last month.

Following a two-and-a-half year spell on the books of Oxford United, the 27-year-old was among the players to depart the Kassam Stadium upon the release of the EFL retained lists.

On the back of his Seasiders departure in February 2024, he featured 18 times for the U’s in their push to promotion, with his outings including the League One play-off final victory over Bolton Wanderers at Wembley.

Game time proved to be more limited for him in the Championship, with only 12 outings coming his way in the first half of the 2024/25 season - which prompted a loan move to Wigan Athletic.

During his time at the Brick Community Stadium, Dale scored one goal and provided one assist in 18 appearances, before returning to Oxford in the summer.

With game time still limited in Oxfordshire, he was sent out on loan once again last September, this time to Plymouth Argyle.

In 32 appearances for the Pilgrims, the former Blackpool man scored one goal and provided five assists.

Following his Oxford exit, it was suggested that Dale would make a permanent move to Home Park, but The News has shared reports suggesting talks have broken down.

Dale’s Blackpool career

The wide player started his career with Crewe Alexandra, where he scored 15 times in 109 appearances.

His first taste of life at Bloomfield Road came on loan in 2021, but it wasn’t long until his move became permanent.

Throughout his time on the Fylde Coast, he found the back of the net six times in 47 outings for Blackpool, as well as spending a season out on loan with Portsmouth - where he made 50 appearances in a single season.

His final six months with the Seasiders, he was used in multiple positions by former head coach Neil Critchley, including left wing-back.