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Bristol Rovers

Andy Mangan was once a player at Blackpool. He is caretaker manager at Bristol Rovers, and is favourite for the post.

Former Blackpool striker favourite for League One rivals manager job

Andy Mangan is a manager for the first time in his coaching career. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Former Blackpool and Fleetwood Town man lands managerial role

Anderton started his career with Preston before later signing for Blackpool

Ex-Blackpool & PNE man announces retirement from football after cancer diagnosis

Holmes came on as a 75th-minute substitute during Tuesday night's game against West Brom

'It will do him good': Stephen Dobbie on Brad Holmes' outing against West Brom

Ward was recently let go by the Seasiders after his short-term deal expired

Former Blackpool midfielder Grant Ward signs for League One club

Former PNE and Blackpool defender Nick Anderton

Nick Anderton motivated by young family after cancer diagnosis

Nick Anderton in action for Bristol Rovers

Brave ex-Blackpool man in inspirational message as cancer fight continues

Anderton was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in July

Ex-Blackpool man Nick Anderton begins chemotherapy for rare form of bone cancer

‘Bad omen’: Why Helen Flanagan and Bristol Rovers Scott Sinclair split

Matty Virtue is getting regular game time under his belt at Sincil Bank

Blackpool's Matty Virtue enjoying playing regular football with Lincoln

Anderton played for the Seasiders between 2017 and 2020

Former Blackpool defender Nick Anderton diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer

Fleetwood Town midfielder Jordan Rossiter during the Sky Bet League One match between Fleetwood Town and Portsmouth at Highbury Stadium last August

Fleetwood skipper leaves for Barton reunion

Forest Green celebrate their promotion to League One

Former Blackpool defender guides Forest Green Rovers to historic promotion

Joey Barton arriving at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

Joey Barton assault trial delayed after wife writes letter to prosecutors

Ellis Harrison's arrival was announced on Saturday lunchtime Picture: Sam Fielding/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town sign Portsmouth striker as youngsters head out on loan

Paul Coutts made his final Highbury appearance for Fleetwood Town against Portsmouth in January

Paul Coutts and Sam Finley reunited with former Fleetwood boss Joey Barton at Br...
Ex-Fleetwood Town captain Paul Coutts has found a new home under his old boss.

Husband has been a key member of Blackpool's backline this season

Why Blackpool's exemplary defensive record will hold them in good stead for play...

Ellis Simms scored the winner as Pool ended the regular season with a 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers

Good omens, superlatives and play-off dreams: Matt Scrafton's verdict on Blackpo...

Keshi Anderson was in fine form for the Seasiders on his first start since January

Matt Scrafton's player ratings: Keshi Anderson stars as Blackpool head into play...

Ellis Simms' strike handed Blackpool a 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers on the final day

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'Bring on Oxford!': Blackpool fans in bullish mood as Seasiders discover play-of...

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton

Joey Barton relieved after Bristol Rovers' nightmare campaign finally comes to a...

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley

Neil Critchley delighted to carry Blackpool's good form into League One play-off...

Ellis Simms was Blackpool's match winner for the second game running

Blackpool 1-0 Bristol Rovers: Seasiders to face Oxford United in League One play...

There's little riding on today's game other than final league position

Blackpool v Bristol Rovers AS IT HAPPENED: Seasiders aim to finish season with a...

There's nothing at stake for Neil Critchley's side today other than their final league position

Neil Critchley relieved last-day drama will involve Portsmouth, Oxford United an...

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton

How former Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton is approaching Bristol Rovers' final ...

The Seasiders will be hoping to end their season with a fourth straight victory

Blackpool bidding to breach 80-point barrier for the first time in 14 years duri...
Blackpool will be looking to breach the 80-point barrier for the first time in 14 years when they take on Bristol Rovers in their final game of the season tomorrow.

Blackpool head coach Neil Critchley

Blackpool head coach's balancing act going into Bristol Rovers meeting

Blackpool head coach Neil Critchley

Blackpool squad may undergo rest and rotation for Bristol Rovers clash

Pool boss Neil Critchley

Neil Critchley issues fresh update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Blackpoo...

Blackpool booked their play-off place with victory in midweek

Matt Scrafton column: Blackpool's play-off place emphasised club and supporter r...

Ellis Simms warns that Blackpool must not get ahead of themselves

Blackpool goal hero Ellis Simms warns: We must not lose focus now

Neil Critchley's Blackpool booked their place in the play-offs with a game to spare

Sunderland, Lincoln City, Portsmouth or someone else - Neil Critchley has no pre...

Luke Jephcott scored against Blackpool on the opening day of the season

Plymouth top scorer available for Blackpool game despite being away on internati...

Former Fleetwood boss Joey Barton is now Bristol Rovers managers.

Former Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton appointed Bristol Rovers manager

Blackpool defeated Portsmouth in the reverse fixture at Bloomfield Road

Blackpool head coach's message to his players going into Portsmouth clash

Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has had to temporarily step down from his role Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

Blackpool head coach sends a message to his opposite number at Portsmouth

Blackpool picked up a welcome three points against Rochdale in midweek

Brett Ormerod column: Blackpool are still among those sides chasing the play-off...

Simon Grayson is hoping to get Callum Camps back to his early-season form in front of goal Picture: Dave Peters/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town boss takes heart from his first games in charge

Fleetwood's win over Doncaster set the standards his side must strive to maintain says Simon Grayson

Simon Grayson: No midweek match but it's no easy week for Fleetwood players

Fleetwood Town have taken four points from two games under Simon Grayson  Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town boss embarks on a system reboot at Highbury

Fleetwood Town were victorious in midweek  Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town manager's delight at obtaining his first victory

Simon Grayson took charge of Fleetwood Town for the first time on Saturday Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town boss reflects on his return to management against Bristol Rovers

Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers played out a goalless draw  Picture: Stephen Buckley/PRiME Media Images Limited

Fleetwood Town 0 Bristol Rovers 0: Simon Grayson's first game in charge at Highb...

Simon Grayson takes charge of Fleetwood Town for the first time this afternoon   Picture: Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood Town boss Simon Grayson cannot wait to be back in the dugout against B...

Blackpool saw off Northampton Town in midweek

Brett Ormerod column: It's the right time for Blackpool to break their Ipswich T...

Harrison Biggins in action for the Cod Army.

Fleetwood Town recall Harrison Biggins from League Two AFC Barrow

New Town boss Simon Grayson.

Fleetwood Town appoint Simon Grayson as new head coach

Blackpool lost their last league game at Bristol Rovers

Blackpool players urged to bounce back from consecutive league losses

Blackpool head coach Neil Critchley

Blackpool boss: We have plenty still to play for

Chris Maxwell sat out two Blackpool matches after testing positive for Covid

Blackpool keeper Chris Maxwell never wants to watch games from home again

A familiar face is back at Blackpool today with Sam Allardyce leading West Bromwich Albion

Brett Ormerod column: Blackpool have the chance to bounce back against West Brom...

Two Blackpool players have tested positive for Covid-19

Blackpool return two positive Covid-19 tests but FA Cup tie against West Brom du...

Ollie Turton is looking forward to this weekend's FA Cup tie

Ollie Turton looking forward to testing himself against Premier League oppositio...

Sullay Kaikai was dropped for Blackpool's defeat at Bristol Rovers

Blackpool players who under-perform will be left out warns Neil Critchley

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