Role Crystal Palace loanee played in bringing Millwall defender to Blackpool
Blackpool new boy Kamarl Grant has discussed his move to Bloomfield Road on loan from Millwall.
Blackpool’s newest addition Kamarl Grant admits he did have a conversation with a current Seasiders player before making the move to the Fylde Coast.
The 22-year-old arrives at Bloomfield Road on loan from Millwall to boost Ian Evatt’s defensive options, with a number of players currently ruled out of action.
So far this season, the centre back has only picked up minutes in the cup for the Lions, but did feature regularly during two separate loan spells with Bromley heading into the current campaign.
His time at Hayes Lane overlapped with Danny Imray - who is now with Blackpool.
The Crystal Palace wing-back was also on loan with the Ravens during their first season in League Two, before making the temporary switch to the Seasiders in the summer.
Agent Imray
Grant has shared that conversations did take place with Imray before putting pen to paper on his own move to the North West.
“I spoke to him quite a bit,” he said.
“He was one of the first people I talked to once I’d had the Zoom call with the coaches, it was agent Imray. There’s obviously George Honeyman I know from Millwall as well.
“I have players who will be able to welcome me and help me settle in as quickly as possible.
“Playing with Danny was one of the most exciting things, as well as playing for Blackpool and playing how the manager wants. I’m familiar with him and know his strengths.”
Life away from home
Grant is used to moving away from his London home, having spent time with Sheffield United as a teenager.
While no senior appearances came his way at Bramall Lane, he was loaned out to Gainsborough Trinity during that period.
“I’ve lived away from home before and got used to being alone I guess,” he stated.
“Blackpool is much further away from down south than I was before, but I’m looking forward to the experience.
“It’s a good thing to be adaptable in most situations, so once I had the conversation about going out on loan, I was just looking forward to it.
“It was about what made the most sense in terms of where I’d enjoy my football the most.”
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