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Ex-Blackpool figure makes Bradford City move

Shayne Lavery made the move to Cambridge United as a free agent following the conclusion of his contract with Blackpool. In his three years at Bloomfield Road, the Northern Ireland striker scored 18 times in 106 appearances.

The fortunes of the players that have departed Blackpool this summer

Callum Connolly was a player at Blackpool until he departed for Stockport County this summer. (Image: Getty Images)

Blackpool v Stockport County injury news as 10 out and 3 doubts

Marvin Ekpiteta parted ways with the Seasiders after amassing 143 appearances in four years at Bloomfield Road. The defender admitted it felt like the right time for both parties to go their separate ways.

The fortunes of the 10 players who have left Blackpool this summer

Kyle Joseph joined the Seasiders from Swansea City last summer, but an injury in the early stages of the season disrupted his first campaign in Tangerine. Football Insider have reported that two clubs have made bids for the striker, with one said to be Wigan Athletic.

Nine players that could still leave Blackpool this summer

Marvin Ekpiteta is still searching for a new club following his departure from Blackpool. The defender made 143 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road following his move from Leyton Orient in 2020.

15 League One players still looking for a new club for next season

Jordan Rhodes (Photographer Ian Cook / CameraSport)

The three key areas the Blackpool squad still needs quick improvement

Callum Connolly

League One club pinpoints reasons behind signing of ex-Blackpool defender

Marvin Ekpiteta (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Three free agents Blackpool could look to as a replacement for Ekpiteta

Rob Apter (Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

The four young players who could save Blackpool time and money

England won the U20 World Cup on this day in 2017 (Photo credit should read JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)

The ex-Blackpool man searching for a new club seven years on from World Cup win

James Husband

Blackpool reach agreement with defender as two-year deal signed

Released: Neil Etheridge, Gary Gardner, Scott Hogan, Marc Roberts, Ivan Sunjic.

Full list of every Championship club's released players so far

Released: Nicky Cadden, Robbie Cundy, Devante Cole, Herbie Kane, Jordan Williams, Joe Ackroyd, Mylan Benjamin, Daniel Benson, Paul Cooper, Alex Joof, Josh McKay. Returned to parent club: Conor Grant, John McAtee, Jamie McCart, Liam Roberts.

Full list of every League One club's released players

Matty Virtue (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Past interest could suggest next destination for released Blackpool midfielder

Kwaku Donkor was handed his senior Seasiders debut in an EFL Trophy group game away to Barrow back in September, and featured two more times for the club in that competition. The 19-year-old has also spent time with Havant & Waterlooville on loan, making 12 appearances in National League South.

The 10 youngsters still under contract following retained list decisions
Blackpool have made some big decisions on the future of some of their youngsters.
Amos Wynn

After proving to be a strong addition on and off the pitch, an option was taken to extend Richard O'Donnell's contract for an additional 12 months, keeping him at the club until next summer.

The contract lengths of the senior players retained by Blackpool this summer

Marvin Ekpiteta has departed Blackpool (Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

Ekpiteta opens up on Blackpool departure and explains why it's the right time

Blackpool used various different players in their four club competitions. One player played over 69 hours of football. (Image: Camera Sport)

The minutes played by every Blackpool player this season

The goalkeeper situation hasn't really changed, with Dan Grimshaw and Richard O'Donnell still at the club as first choice and back-up respectively. The Seasiders may look to bring another option in, or just look to the development squad for alternatives.

What Blackpool's best XI would look like with the players currently at the club

Jerry Yates made the move to Swansea City last summer. During his first season at the Liberty Stadium, the 27-year-old scored eight times in 43 appearances. The striker was mainly used off the bench during the second half of the campaign.

How the players that departed last summer fared during the 2023/24 campaign

Callum Connolly signed for the club back in 2021, and made 108 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road.

The verdict on Blackpool's first team departures following out of contract calls

Marvin Ekpiteta (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Blackpool faithful say the same thing following the release of the retained list

Four first-team players to depart as Blackpool retained list announced

Blackpool send out individual messages to departing players

Critchley verdict as Blackpool bid farewell to 11 players

James Husband is among the out of contract players (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Fans give their verdict on the out of contract players they want to stay
Blackpool have eight players who are out of contract this summer.
Amos Wynn

James Husband is among Blackpool's out of contract players (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

When the final decisions are set to be made on the out of contract players

Neil Critchley (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Rebuild to spell the end for some in Tangerine as new cycle set to begin

Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell is out of contract in the summer. Since making his senior debut for the Potters in 2018, he has scored 34 times in over 160 games, but has only found the back of the net once this season.

Seven out of contract Championship players Blackpool should consider

Former Wolves midfielder Jack Price joined Shrewsbury Town on a short-term deal last month, and has been working his way back to full fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines with ruptured Achilles, which he suffered while in the MLS with Colorado Rapids. He has scored once in two outings for the Shrews so far.

11 out of contract League One stars the Seasiders should be looking at

Callum Connolly (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Critchley praises 'fantastic professional' for behind-the-scenes work

Blackpool have a contract situation to address at the end of the season. The Seasiders could lose more than a starting squad. (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)

12 players poised to leave Blackpool this summer ahead of big rebuild

Ollie Norburn is Blackpool's most carded player this season. He won't have to worry about missing any games through suspension now. (Image: CameraSport - Alex Dodd)

EFL rule which benefits Blackpool ahead of Northampton, fixtures

Shayne Lavery is among the Blackpool players who are out of contract (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Fans have their say on which out of contract players should be offered new deals

Neil Critchley (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Critchley outlines contract renewal situation- with eight players able to leave

Blackpool have named their team to take on Leyton Orient

TEAM NEWS: Seasiders make three changes for the trip to Brisbane Road

Three Blackpool players were absent from the match-day squad against Bolton Wanderers. Neil Critchley has revealed their whereabouts. (Image: CameraSport - Lee Parker)

Blackpool boss offers update as trio's absence versus Bolton explained

Blackpool have named their team to take on Peterborough United

TEAM NEWS: Seasiders make four changes for EFL Trophy semi-final

Jordan Rhodes has been missing for little under a month for Blackpool. His role on the sidelines has been revealed. (Image: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns)

Blackpool team news for Peterborough as Jordan Rhodes update posted

Blackpool have named their team to take on Peterborough United

TEAM NEWS: Seasiders make five changes for Peterborough trip

Callum Connolly (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Seasiders pair 'getting closer' ahead of back-to-back games against Posh

The Seasiders took on Bolton Wanderers in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy.

PLAYER RATINGS: One scores 9/10 while others pick up eights in EFL Trophy win

Blackpool overcame Bolton on penalties

REPORT: Blackpool 0-0 Bolton Wanderers (5-4 on penalties)

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (Photographer Alex Dodd / CameraSport)

Critchley provides update on the illness situation in the Seasiders squad

Callum Connolly was forced off in the win against Lincoln City (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Critchley provides update on the illness hitting the Seasiders camp

Olly Casey opened the scoring for Blackpool (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

REPORT: Blackpool 2-0 Lincoln City

Blackpool have named their team to take on Carlisle United (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

TEAM NEWS: Key man poised to make return while another receives rare opportunity

Blackpool have named their team to take on Barnsley

TEAM NEWS: Seasiders make eight changes from previous outing

One of Blackpool's players are walking a tight rope when it comes to a suspension.

League One suspension table: The 32 players at risk of one-game ban

Kenny Dougall (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)

Team news: Critchley makes six changes for the Bromley FA Cup tie

Blackpool have named their team to face Peterborough United (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)

Team news: Critchley makes four changes for the visit of Peterborough

Blackpool have named their team to take on Cheltenham Town (Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

Blackpool team news: Critchley makes decision on key man for visit of Cheltenham

Blackpool have named their team to take on Charlton Athletic (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)

Blackpool name their team to take on Charlton Athletic

Blackpool claimed their first away win in the league

Three talking points from the Seasiders' victory away to Barnsley

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