Where the Blackpool team that overcame Oldham Athletic in the 2007 League One play-offs are now- including Bolton Wanderers and Everton coaches

By Amos Wynn

Published 19th May 2024, 04:55 BST

On this day (May 19) in 2007 Blackpool overcame Oldham Athletic to progress to the League One play-off final.

After claiming a 2-1 victory at Boundary Park in the first leg, goals from Keith Southern, Andrew Morrell and Keigan Parker were on the scoresheet in a 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road to progress to Wembley.

A number of players in that team would go on to represent Blackpool in the Premier League a few years later, while others would depart soon after.

Here’s where the starting XI that overcame Oldham are now:

Paul Rachubka, who started his career with Manchester United, was in goal for the Seasiders. He finished his football career with Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League in 2018 and now works as an accountant.

1. Paul Rachubka

Paul Rachubka, who started his career with Manchester United, was in goal for the Seasiders. He finished his football career with Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League in 2018 and now works as an accountant. Photo: CARL DE SOUZA

Shaun Barker joined the Seasiders in 2006 from Rotherham United, and was named as the club's player of the season during the promotion campaign. He went on to play for Derby County and Burton Albion, and has been an U18s coach with the latter since hanging up his boots in 2018.

2. Shaun Barker

Shaun Barker joined the Seasiders in 2006 from Rotherham United, and was named as the club's player of the season during the promotion campaign. He went on to play for Derby County and Burton Albion, and has been an U18s coach with the latter since hanging up his boots in 2018. Photo: Jamie McDonald

Former Bury and Preston North End defender Michael Jackson joined Blackpool in 2006 from Tranmere Rovers. The 50-year-old later played for Shrewsbury Town before retiring in 2010. As a coach, he currently works for Burnley, and has previously served as caretaker manager at Turf Moor.

3. Michael Jackson

Former Bury and Preston North End defender Michael Jackson joined Blackpool in 2006 from Tranmere Rovers. The 50-year-old later played for Shrewsbury Town before retiring in 2010. As a coach, he currently works for Burnley, and has previously served as caretaker manager at Turf Moor. Photo: Gary M. Prior

Ian Evatt enjoyed a successful period with Blackpool. The retired defender initially joined the club on loan from QPR in 2006, but made the move permanent the following year. He departed Bloomfield Road in 2013, making the move to Chesterfield, where he finished his playing career. The 42-year-old is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers.

4. Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt enjoyed a successful period with Blackpool. The retired defender initially joined the club on loan from QPR in 2006, but made the move permanent the following year. He departed Bloomfield Road in 2013, making the move to Chesterfield, where he finished his playing career. The 42-year-old is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Harry Engels

Robbie Williams was on loan with Blackpool from Barnsley in 2007, and marked his final outing with a goal in the play-off final. He later played for the likes of Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle before hanging his boots up in 2019 following a second stint with Limerick- where he also coached.

5. Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams was on loan with Blackpool from Barnsley in 2007, and marked his final outing with a goal in the play-off final. He later played for the likes of Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle before hanging his boots up in 2019 following a second stint with Limerick- where he also coached. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd

Adrian Forbes joined Blackpool in 2006 following spells with Norwich City, Luton Town and Swansea City. He left Bloomfield Road 2008 for Millwall, before later playing Grimsby Town and Lowestoft Town before hanging up his boots in 2012. The 45-year-old recently left his coaching role with Luton's academy for an opportunity in America.

6. Adrian Forbes

Adrian Forbes joined Blackpool in 2006 following spells with Norwich City, Luton Town and Swansea City. He left Bloomfield Road 2008 for Millwall, before later playing Grimsby Town and Lowestoft Town before hanging up his boots in 2012. The 45-year-old recently left his coaching role with Luton's academy for an opportunity in America. Photo: Julian Finney

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