Kwaku Donkor was handed his senior Seasiders debut in an EFL Trophy group game away to Barrow back in September, and featured two more times for the club in that competition. The 19-year-old has also spent time with Havant & Waterlooville on loan, making 12 appearances in National League South.placeholder image
Kwaku Donkor was handed his senior Seasiders debut in an EFL Trophy group game away to Barrow back in September, and featured two more times for the club in that competition. The 19-year-old has also spent time with Havant & Waterlooville on loan, making 12 appearances in National League South.

The 10 Blackpool youngsters still under contract following retained list decisions

Blackpool have made some big decisions on the future of some of their youngsters.

The announcement of the Seasiders’ retained list earlier this week revealed seven member of the development squad would depart the club, alongside first team members Callum Connolly, Matty Virtue, Marvin Ekpiteta and Shayne Lavery.

Mackenzie Chapman, Dannen Francis, Brad Holmes, Donovan Lescott, Will Squires and Tayt Trusty were all released following the conclusion of their contracts at Bloomfield Road.

A number of youngsters still remain with the club, and we’ve taken a closer look at who they are:

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