Marvin Ekpiteta, Callum Connolly, Matty Virtue and Shayne Lavery all said their farewells to Bloomfield Road at the end of last season, while a number of the club’s youngsters have also been allowed to leave.
In the opposite direction, eight new players have made the move to the Fylde Coast for the 2024/25 League One season.
Jordan Rhodes and Hayden Coulson have both returned permanently after successful loan spells, while Ashley Fletcher, Zac Ashworth, Lee Evans, Elkan Baggott, Elliot Embleton and Dom Ballard have also been added to Neil Critchley’s squad.
Here’s the fortunes of the players that have left Blackpool permanently this summer:
13. Brad Holmes - AFC Marine
Brad Holmes made eight senior appearances for the Seasiders during his time at Bloomfield Road, and throughout last season, he was sent out on loan to both Southport and Dunfermline Athletic FC. Following his Seasiders departure, the 21-year-old has joined AFC Marine on a free transfer for their first season in National League North. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
14. Donovan Lescott - West Didsbury and Chorlton
Donovan Lescott was among the youngsters who made their senior debuts in the EFL Trophy tie against Morecambe in November. The midfielder, who is the son of former England international Joleon Lescott, has joined North West Counties Football League side West Didsbury and Chorlton. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
15. Luke Mariette - Free agent
Luke Mariette made three senior appearances for the Seasiders, as well as spending time on loan with the likes of Southport and Macclesfield Town. He remains without a club since the conclusion of his contract with Blackpool. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
16. Tayt Trusty - Free agent
Tayt Trusty's senior debut for Blackpool didn't go as planned, with the youngster suffering a serious injury back in November. The midfielder made his return to action in a Central League game against Preston North End in April, before departing the Seasiders. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
17. Owen Moffat - Greenock Morton
Owen Moffat's contract with Blackpool was mutually terminated at the start of the summer, which allowed the winger to join Greenock Morton as a free agent. Photo: Ian MacNicol
18. Zak Emmerson - Halifax Town
Former Oldham Athletic and Brighton striker Zak Emmerson departed Blackpool to join Halifax Town for an undisclosed fee earlier this summer. So far this season, the 20-year-old has appeared twice for the National League club. Photo: Jack Thomas - WWFC