Where Blackpool's Championship play-off winning team are now- including coaches for Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Crewe

Charlie Adam was back at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night as Blackpool claimed a 1-0 victory over his Fleetwood Town side.

By Amos Wynn

Published 10th Apr 2024, 18:00 BST

The retired midfielder played an influential role in helping the Seasiders to the Premier League via the play-offs back in 2010, and remains a fans favourite at the club.

Adam wasn’t the only member of the Championship promotion winning team at the match against the Cod Army this week, with Brett Ormerod in attendance as part of the BBC Radio Lancashire commentary team. Along with Adam, the ex-forward was on the scoresheet in the famous 3-2 victory over Cardiff City, along with Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

A number of the players who started at Wembley have taken different routes in their careers since.

Here’s where Blackpool’s 2010 play-off final starting 11 and bench are now:

The 38-year-old visited Blackpool for the first time in his managerial career.

1. Charlie Adam back at Bloomfield Road as Fleetwood boss

The 38-year-old visited Blackpool for the first time in his managerial career. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker

Matt Gilks was the man between the sticks against Cardiff City, which formed one of his 200 appearances for Blackpool. He playing career came to an end in 2022 with Bolton Wanderers, where he still remains as a goalkeeper coach.

2. GK: Matt Gilks

Matt Gilks was the man between the sticks against Cardiff City, which formed one of his 200 appearances for Blackpool. He playing career came to an end in 2022 with Bolton Wanderers, where he still remains as a goalkeeper coach. Photo: Mike Hewitt

Everton captain Seamus Coleman featured 12 times while on loan with Blackpool from the Merseyside club, including a start at Wembley.

3. RB: Seamus Coleman

Everton captain Seamus Coleman featured 12 times while on loan with Blackpool from the Merseyside club, including a start at Wembley. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

Alex Baptiste was with Blackpool between 2008 and 2013, making 187 appearances. In the final years of his playing career he played for both Doncaster Rovers and Bolton, before joining League of Ireland Premier Division Waterford in 2022.

4. CB: Alex Baptiste

Alex Baptiste was with Blackpool between 2008 and 2013, making 187 appearances. In the final years of his playing career he played for both Doncaster Rovers and Bolton, before joining League of Ireland Premier Division Waterford in 2022. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS

Like Charlie Adam, Ian Evatt has also visited Bloomfield Road as a manager this season, with the former centre back being in the top job at Bolton.

5. CB: Ian Evatt

Like Charlie Adam, Ian Evatt has also visited Bloomfield Road as a manager this season, with the former centre back being in the top job at Bolton. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker

Stephen Crainey played 228 times for the Seasiders during his time at the club, as well as representing the likes of Celtic and Leeds United throughout his career. Since retiring he's been the manager of Fleetwood, and currently has a coaching role with Wigan Athletic.

6. LB: Stephen Crainey

Stephen Crainey played 228 times for the Seasiders during his time at the club, as well as representing the likes of Celtic and Leeds United throughout his career. Since retiring he's been the manager of Fleetwood, and currently has a coaching role with Wigan Athletic. Photo: Mike Hewitt

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