Picture gallery from Michael Appleton's unveiling as Blackpool's new head coach

The 46-year-old spoke to selected members of the press at Bloomfield Road following his appointment on a four-year deal.

Appleton, who returns to the Fylde coast for a second spell, replaces Neil Critchley, who left at the start of June to become Steven Gerrard’s new assistant at Aston Villa.

Check out our gallery of pictures from today’s unveiling...