Ex-Tottenham Hotspur defender becomes second former Blackpool figure to suffer relegation in space of two days
A second ex-Blackpool figure has suffered League One relegation.
Former Blackpool coach Colin Calderwood has suffered relegation from League One with Northampton Town.
The Cobblers’ fate was officially confirmed after a 2-1 defeat to Luton Town on Wednesday night - which leaves a 15 point gap between themselves and safety with four games still to play.
Calderwood has been in interim charge at Sixfields since Kevin Nolan’s sacking in March, after serving as director of football for just over 12 months prior to that.
The ex-Swindon Town and Tottenham Hotspur defender is a familiar face at Bloomfield Road, having served under Neil Critchley during the Seasiders’ promotion to the Championship via the play-offs back in 2021.
Across the last couple of days, the 61-year-old isn’t the only ex-Blackpool figure to be relegated from the third tier.
On Tuesday night, former head coach Lee Clark was sent down with Rotherham United after losing 3-0 to Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium.
The ex-Newcastle midfielder, who endured an unsuccessful stint with the Seasiders during the 2014/15 campaign, took over at the New York Stadium last month on a deal until the end of the season - just under a decade on from his previous EFL job.
After what had been a tough season for the Millers, the 53-year-old was unable to change their fortunes.
The relegation battle continues as Blackpool look to pull away
Two spots in League One’s bottom four still need to be confirmed, but it’s almost certain that one will be taken by Port Vale - who are currently 15 points from safety heading into their final six games.
Exeter City are currently in 21st, but will be looking to keep the pressure on the teams above them.
Wimbledon sit just one point clear after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Stockport County on Wednesday, while Blackpool, Burton Albion and Leyton Orient are all four above, with three outings still to go.
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