Ellis Simms

On the back of the conclusion of his second spell with Blackpool last August, Neil Critchley took over as Hearts head coach - but was sacked from his role at Tynecastle last month.placeholder image

Where the Blackpool team that started the 2021 play-offs are now

McNeill played and scored against Michael Appleton's then Lincoln side in the EFL Trophy last season.placeholder image

Transfer rumour: Blackpool linked with highly-rated Manchester United forward

Michael Appleton's side are without a win in their last eight gamesplaceholder image

Michael Appleton discusses New Year's Day clash against Sunderland

Simms had scored four goals in his last six games for Sunderland. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Sunderland dealt big Ellis Simms blow ahead of Blackpool clash

Blackpool's 2022 is close to coming to an end, with only two games remainingplaceholder image

The Gazette's best read Blackpool FC stories of 2022

Scoring goals has been a problem for Michael Appleton's side so far this seasonplaceholder image

Does Michael Appleton regret not buying a striker during the summer?

Michael Appleton will be looking to strengthen his squad before the month is upplaceholder image

How Blackpool are shaping up in the transfer market with a month to go

Owner Simon Sadler, left, and chief executive Ben Mansfordplaceholder image

Simon Sadler and Ben Mansford address fans’ concern over summer recruitment

Simms will spend the season with Dan Ballard and Elliot Embleton at Sunderlandplaceholder image

Blackpool target Ellis Simms completes loan move to Sunderland

Brannagan opted to remain with Oxford, agreeing a new three-year dealplaceholder image

Michael Appleton addresses Blackpool's failed attempt to sign Cameron Brannagan

The Seasiders were desperate to bring Simms back to Bloomfield Roadplaceholder image

Blackpool miss out on Ellis Simms after agreeing terms with Everton

Simms' last outing at Bloomfield Road came against Oxford in the play-offsplaceholder image

Ellis Simms' current position at Everton ahead of Bloomfield Road return

Simms looks set for a summer loan move to a Championship clubplaceholder image

Former Blackpool loanee Ellis Simms expected to be loaned out to Championship

Simms helped Blackpool win promotion from League One last seasonplaceholder image

Former Blackpool loanee will be out to rub salt into Rangers' wounds

Simms made his debut for Hearts against Celtic on Wednesday nightplaceholder image

Were Blackpool interested in bringing Everton's Ellis Simms back on loan before ...

Simms helped fire Blackpool to promotion last seasonplaceholder image

Hearts enquire about Everton's former Blackpool striker Ellis Simms

Scottish side Hearts are reportedly interested in a move for former Blackpool striker Ellis Simms.

Matt Scrafton

Ellis Simms was a successful signing for Blackpool in January last yearplaceholder image

Simon Sadler: Signings will be difficult this month but Blackpool will try

Blackpool celebrate play-off glory for the sixth time and a return to the Championshipplaceholder image

Blackpool FC review of 2021 Part 1: Play-off kings crowned yet again

Neil Critchley will want to strengthen his squad during the January transfer windowplaceholder image

What business do Blackpool need to do during the January transfer window?

Ellis Simms helped fire the Seasiders to promotion from League One last seasonplaceholder image

Former Blackpool loanee Ellis Simms reflects on making his Everton debut

Goal hero Ellis Simms was a Blackpool signing in the January window this yearplaceholder image

Chief executive Ben Mansford on Blackpool's January transfer window plans

Simms has signed a three-year deal at Goodison Parkplaceholder image

Former Blackpool loan star Ellis Simms signs new long-term contract with Everton

Neil Critchley will get a chance to take a look at some of Blackpool's fringe players todayplaceholder image

Blackpool's fringe players in Lancashire Senior Cup action against Everton

(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image

Ex-Blackpool man sacked from League Two manager job, Stoke City plot raid for in...

Injury prevented Ellis Simms from ending his Blackpool stint by playing at Wembleyplaceholder image

Blackpool won't rule out return of Everton striker Ellis Simms

Simms helped the Seasiders clinch promotion from League One last seasonplaceholder image

Transfer rumour: Blackpool refuse to admit defeat in pursuit of Everton striker ...

Blackpool's Grant Wardplaceholder image

Key talking points from Blackpool's pre-season friendly draw against Morecambe

Blackpool’s pre-season preparations continued yesterday with a 1-1 draw against League One newcomers Morecambe.

Matt Scrafton

Neil Critchley's success with Blackpool has given heart to Everton academy coach Keith Southernplaceholder image

Blackpool head coach is an inspiration to one Seasiders old boy

Elliot Embleton is among the loan stars Blackpool would like to bring backplaceholder image

Blackpool keep close eye on loan favourites Elliot Embleton, Jordan Gabriel and ...

Latest EFL transfer newsplaceholder image

Blackpool could land £5m transfer boost, Stoke City set to sell £6m midfielder

Ellis Simms supported his Blackpool teammates at Wembley despite being injured in the final training sessionplaceholder image

Brett Ormerod says Blackpool would be 'perfect fit' for Ellis Simms in second lo...

Neil Critchley believes that improving a club's current players is as important as adding new onesplaceholder image

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley set for balancing act over summer recruitment

Ellis Simms missed the play-off final with injuryplaceholder image

Blackpool loan striker awaits Everton's decision on the next step in his footbal...

Simms with the League One play-off final trophyplaceholder image

Everton loanee Ellis Simms opens up on anguish of missing Blackpool's play-off t...

Who could be on the move this summer?placeholder image

Blackpool linked with permanent swoop for Sunderland man, Everton to offer new d...

Ellis Simms missed Sunday's play-off final with a groin injuryplaceholder image

Everton to 'table new contract' to Blackpool loan star Ellis Simms - but will lo...

Jerry Yates of Blackpool. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)placeholder image

'Enormous' - Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink heaps praise on 'lethal' Blackpool talent

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image

'Beautiful', 'Gutted' - Blackpool fans torn after 'massive' team news vs Lincoln

Ellis Simms impressed with two goals at Oxford Unitedplaceholder image

Blackpool's Everton loanee is tipped to shine in this weekend's play-off final

Blackpool were left to rue Lincoln City's late recovery last monthplaceholder image

Play-off final preview: Late fightback sees Blackpool and Lincoln City share fou...

Neil Critchley has led Blackpool impressively this seasonplaceholder image

Brett Ormerod column: Blackpool's play-off final caps a fantastic first full sea...

Lincoln boss Michael Appletonplaceholder image

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton pinpoints threat of Blackpool's strike duo Jerry Y...

Chris Maxwell has topped 50 appearances for Blackpool this seasonplaceholder image

Chris Maxwell warns Blackpool teammates: We've achieved nothing yet

Ellis Simms has thrived under pressure with Blackpoolplaceholder image

Matt Scrafton's column: What a night for the Blackpool fans to return

Ellis Simms bagged a brace during Blackpool's 3-0 win last nightplaceholder image

Matt Scrafton's player ratings: Ellis Simms on fire as Blackpool claim three-goa...

Karl Robinson with Neil Critchley at the full-time whistleplaceholder image

Karl Robinson makes bold claim after his Oxford United side are comprehensively ...

Blackpool boss Neil Critchleyplaceholder image

Neil Critchley warns his Blackpool players it's only 'half a job done' after sci...

Ellis Simms has five goals in his last three gamesplaceholder image

Oxford United 0-3 Blackpool: Everton loanee Ellis Simms at the double as Seaside...

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

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

Ellis Simms was congratulated for his midweek displayplaceholder image

Blackpool boss thankful for striker's starring show

Ellis Simms warns that Blackpool must not get ahead of themselvesplaceholder image

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

Simms scored twice as Blackpool beat Doncaster to book their place in the play-offsplaceholder image

Matt Scrafton's player ratings: Ellis Simms steals the show with brace as Blackp...

Ellis Simms scored both goals as Blackpool beat Doncaster to guarantee their place in the play-offsplaceholder image

Live 'A magnificent achievement': Blackpool fans celebrate as Seasiders book League O...

Ellis Simms netted his sixth goal since joining on loan in Januaryplaceholder image

Blackpool 2-0 Doncaster Rovers: Everton loanee Ellis Simms bags a brace as excel...

Luke Garbutt opened the scoring for the Seasidersplaceholder image

Northampton Town 0-3 Blackpool: Seasiders just need one more point to guarantee ...

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