Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton was twice the manager of Blackpool. He’s been given an outside chance of managing a League One rival. placeholder image

Next Bristol Rovers manager: Former Blackpool boss among favourites

Former Blackpool boss Paul Inceplaceholder image

Two failed Blackpool managers frontrunners for vacant League One job

Lewis Fiorini is closing in a permanent move away from Manchester City (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

League One club reportedly agree deal for ex-Blackpool loanee

Rob Apter (right) has been called up to Scotland's U21 squad Picture: Andrew Kearns/CameraSportplaceholder image

Blackpool youngster's U21 squad selection

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9 take-homes from latest set of financial accounts posted by Blackpool

Former Blackpool defender Paul Hartplaceholder image

Former Blackpool favourite accepts Charlton job offer

Curtis Fleming spoke positively about Blackpool. He has been appointed as Charlton Athletic's interim manager. (Image: Getty images)placeholder image

Interim Charlton Athletic boss makes prediction about Blackpool

Kylian Kouassi is closing in on a return for Blackpool. He won't play against Charlton Athletic though. placeholder image

Blackpool v Charlton Athletic team news - eight out and one doubt

The Seasiders welcome Charlton Athletic to Bloomfield Road.placeholder image

PREDICTED XI: One change for the visit of Charlton Athletic

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

Ex-Seasiders boss sacked just days before he was due to return to Blackpool

Grant Ward joined Bristol Rovers on a free transfer after leaving Blackpool. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)placeholder image

Former Blackpool midfielder ruled out of Bristol Rovers clash

The Man City man will be keen to end his loan spell on a positive note.placeholder image

Michael Appleton keen to be reunited with ex-Blackpool man at Charlton

Terell Thomas in FA Cup action for Charlton against Coalville Townplaceholder image

Transfer gossip: Blackpool battling Reading for Charlton defender

Peterborough striker Jonson Clarke-Harris is wanted by former Blackpool boss Michael Appleton at Charltonplaceholder image

Port Vale dealt blow as ex-Blackpool boss eyes Posh striker

Charlie Kirk is now available on a free transfer after leaving Charlton Athletic. He was a reported target for Blackpool in the summer. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)placeholder image

Blackpool summer transfer target available on free transfer

Former Blackpool boss Michael Appleton is now manager of League One rivals Charltonplaceholder image

Ex-Blackpool boss in outburst as he looks to better Charlton record

Blackpool will consider Michael Appleton's Charlton as one of their rivals for the League One pl,ay-off place

Mark McMahon

Ian Evatt manages against his former club on Saturday. (Image: Tom Dulat/Getty Images)placeholder image

Where are they now? The Blackpool team in Ian Evatt's last ever game

Karamoko Dembele (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)placeholder image

BBC pundit gushes over key 'quality' of Dembele following FA Cup display

Blackpool claimed a 2-0 victory over Bromley in the first round of the FA Cup (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)placeholder image

BBC pundits in agreement following the Bromley win

The BBC cameras were at Hayes Lane for the FA Cup tie between Bromley and Blackpool (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)placeholder image

Fans fume after discovering one of the pundits for the Bromley tie

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

Appleton shares glee following Blackpool collapse in Charlton draw

Neil Critchley (Photographer Rob Newell/CameraSport)placeholder image

Critchley rues costly 'moments of madness' in Seasiders' draw with Charlton

Blackpool boss Neil Critchleyplaceholder image

Blackpool faithful all say same thing as Charlton rescue point

Jordan Rhodes continued his strong start to the season (Photographer Rob Newell/CameraSport)placeholder image

REPORT: Charlton Athletic 2-2 Blackpool

Michael Appleton (Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport)placeholder image

Blackpool faithful share verdicts on Michael Appleton ahead of Charlton reunion

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

Appleton names two Blackpool players Charlton need to be wary of

Neil Critchley (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)placeholder image

Neil Critchley makes Blackpool selection admission ahead of Charlton trip

Neil Critchley says he’s got complete faith in every player available to him in the Blackpool squad.

Amos Wynn

Former Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy placeholder image

Mick McCarthy reveals what life after Blackpool exit looks like

Michael Appleton had two spells as a manager of Blackpool. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image

What Michael Appleton said about Blackpool ahead of reunion

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Where are they now? The first ever Michael Appleton Blackpool side

Jordan Rhodes (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)placeholder image

ORMEROD COLUMN: 'I’m not sure Critchley fully knows his best team at the moment'

Karamoko Dembele made his first league start against Derby Countyplaceholder image

Blackpool boss' honest assessment as ex-Celtic starlet makes full debut

Michael Appleton (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

Charlton name former Blackpool boss as new head coach

Michael Appleton is to hold talks with Charlton this week. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Ex-Blackpool manager to hold talks with League One rivals over job

Blackpool's Manager Stephen Dobbie The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackpool v Wigan Athletic - Saturday 15th April 2023 - Bloomfield Road - Blackpoolplaceholder image

Stephen Dobbie would welcome Manchester City ace back to Blackpool

Blackpool's Andy Lyons The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackpool v Stoke City - Saturday 18th February 2023 - Bloomfield Road - Blackpoolplaceholder image

Young defender Andy Lyons determined to help Blackpool bounce back

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Chris Maxwell of Blackpool lifts the Sky Bet League One Play-off Trophy as his team mates celebrate following victory in the Sky Bet League One Play-off Final match between Blackpool and Lincoln City at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)placeholder image

Blackpool's key dates for League One: EFL fixture release and season start

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Neil Critchley, Manager of Blackpool, looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road on May 04, 2021 in Blackpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)placeholder image

“He is an exceptional coach!” – Blackpool fans react to Neil Critchley’s return

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Charlie Adam of Blackpool applauds the supporters during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackpool and Sunderland at Bloomfield Road on January 22, 2011 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)placeholder image

Charlie Adam: Blackpool have to get their next managerial appointment spot on!

Has Stephen Dobbie done enough to get the job full-time? Or will the club look elsewhere?placeholder image

Blackpool next manager odds: Former boss jumps to joint favourite

Holloway is not expecting to make a spectacular return to Bloomfield Roadplaceholder image

Ian Holloway addresses speculation linking him with spectacular Blackpool return

MK Dons are on the lookout for a new boss after parting ways with Mark Jacksonplaceholder image

Former Blackpool boss favourite to take vacancy with League Two newcomers

Morgan Rogers and Charlie Patino are two of six loanees to return to their parent clubsplaceholder image

Arsenal and Manchester City loanees bid their goodbyes to Blackpool

A dejected Curtis Nelson at the full-time whistleplaceholder image

Opinion: Blackpool must learn from mistakes after relegation is confirmed

Neil Critchley is understood to be one of the names in the frameplaceholder image

Blackpool manager search: Critchley & Dobbie in frame as surprise name tops odds

Stephen Dobbie has the job until the end of the season, but who will get it long-term?placeholder image

Blackpool next manager odds: Ex-QPR, Birmingham City & Oxford men in the frame

Michael Appleton was sacked back in January in his second spell at the clubplaceholder image

Michael Appleton opens up on Blackpool's struggles and impact of social media

Mick McCarthy's brief rein at Bloomfield Road lasted just 80 daysplaceholder image

End of an error: Struggling Blackpool plummeted new depths under Mick McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has won just two games since becoming Blackpool bossplaceholder image

Ex-Crystal Palace man expresses surprise at Mick McCarthy's Blackpool struggle

McCarthy has collected just nine points from his 12 league games in chargeplaceholder image

Comparing the records of Blackpool bosses Mick McCarthy & Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton (Credit: Dave Howarth/CameraSport)placeholder image

Mansford reflects on Michael Appleton's tenure at Bloomfield Road

McCarthy's side now have just 10 games remaining to maintain their Championship statusplaceholder image

McCarthy calls on his Blackpool players to stick together ahead of huge week

The meeting was attended by owner Simon Sadler, centre, director Brett Gerrity, left, and chief executive Ben Mansford, rightplaceholder image

What was discussed at Blackpool FC's recent meeting with supporters

McCarthy has won one of his first seven league gamesplaceholder image

Is the Blackpool job tougher than Mick McCarthy anticipated?

Appleton is the early favourite to take over from Robinson, leftplaceholder image

Former Blackpool, Bristol City and QPR men in the running for Oxford vacancy

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