Non-league woes to Leyton Orient key man - How Blackpool's departures from 12 months ago have fared since
Blackpool will be looking to do their fair share of business in the January transfer window.
The January transfer window is here - meaning there could be both incomings and outgoings for Blackpool.
Ian Evatt will be looking to put his own stamp on proceedings at Bloomfield Road, following his appointment at the end of October.
Last year’s winter window saw several players leave the club, with some being shipped out and others having their heads turned by offers elsewhere.
The Seasiders will be hoping the latter doesn’t happen this time around as they look to keep pushing up the League One table.
Here’s a look at where the departures from 12 months ago are now:
Elliot Embleton
Elliot Embleton’s return to Blackpool was brief and unsuccessful.
After being part of the club’s promotion to the Championship in 2021 as a loanee, his permanent return in the summer of 2024 didn’t go to plan.
The midfielder was the first player to be shipped out by then-head coach Steve Bruce, with Carlisle United taking the Sunderland academy product off the Seasiders’ hands.
Since making the move to Brunton Park, Embleton has suffered relegation to the National League and seen his game time in the fifth tier limited due to injuries.
Dom Ballard
Dom Ballard was recalled by his parent club Southampton last January, with his loan spell on the Fylde Coast not going to plan.
After spending the second half of last season with Cambridge United, the forward was then sold permanently to Leyton Orient in the summer.
The move to Brisbane Road has proven to be a success for the 20-year-old - who has been sharp in front of goal so far this term.
Ollie Norburn
Ollie Norburn’s loan move to Wigan Athletic last January was the beginning of the end of his time with Blackpool, with his contract concluding in the summer.
The midfielder was snapped up by Notts County, and has been able to feature regularly in League Two.
Kyle Joseph
Kyle Joseph’s impressive form in Tangerine during the first half of the 2024/25 campaign so him targeted by Hull City in the Championship.
Goals were initially hard to come by for the forward in the Championship, but he has been able to find more of a scoring touch so far this season.
Dom Thompson
Dom Thompson’s time with Blackpool came to an end after his contract was mutually terminated to allow him to join Motherwell as a free agent.
The defender has since moved elsewhere in Scotland, and is currently with Kilmarnock.
Jordan Rhodes
Like Norburn, Jordan Rhodes was loaned out for the last few months of his Seasiders contract.
Following his temporary stint with Mansfield Town, the striker called time on his playing career, and has since returned to former club Blackburn Rovers as loan manager.
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