How ex-Reading and Barnsley figure has been able to impress Ian Evatt during trial spell with Blackpool FC
Former Reading defender Andy Yiadom is currently on trial with Blackpool.
Andy Yiadom has been able to impress Blackpool boss Ian Evatt throughout his trial period at Squires Gate so far.
The 34-year-old is currently a free agent after being released by Reading at the conclusion of his contract last month, having been at the Select Car Leasing Stadium since 2018.
In 253 appearances for the Royals, including 29 in League One last term, he scored four goals and provided 12 assists.
The right back’s career started in the youth ranks of Watford, before spending time in non-league with Hayes & Yeading United and Braintree Town, prior to stints with Barnet and Barnsley.
Yiadom has been with the Seasiders throughout the first few weeks of their summer preparations, forming part of the squad that travelled to Girona for a pre-season camp, as well as picking up minutes in the recent pre-season friendlies against both AFC Fylde and Tranmere Rovers.
During that time, the defender has proven to be a ‘leader’ in the Blackpool ranks, but head coach Evatt wouldn’t be drawn on when a decision could be made on if he had a longer-term future in Tangerine.
“I’m not going to put a deadline on it,” he said.
“What I’ve been extremely impressed by is how he trains every day and he’s such a good role model for all of the other players.
“He’s a leader, and at times we’ve not had loads of leadership. We’ve got one or two in there who are really good leaders, but you can never have too many leaders.
“He’s been a really good example to how you should train and play every single day. I like what he does off the pitch when the staff aren’t around, with the guidance he gives.
“It’s something we’re obviously interested in, but there’s no definitive decision just yet. As always, anything we do is with the best interest of this football club.”