Under-18s

Football for women and girls is proving increasingly popular Picture: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Trials strengthen ladies' set-up

Poulton Town Under-18s did the league and cup double

Era ends with double glory for Poulton Town FC

Dobbie watched on from the stands as his old development squad picked up a trophy

Stephen Dobbie reacts to Blackpool's dev squad claiming the Central League Cup

Under-18s boss Neal Eardley. Picture: Blackpool FC Academy

Blackpool miss out on Man Utd tie after FA Youth Cup defeat to Stoke City

Ciaran Donnelly oversees the academy at Bloomfield Road

Ciaran Donnelly evaluates the progress of the club's recently formed Dev Squad

The 17-year-old became the first openly gay footballer in British football since Justin Fashanu back in May

Blackpool's Jake Daniels needs your support to win 'moment of the year' award

Neal Eardley during his playing days (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Eardley discusses his working relationship with former teammate Dobbie

Emmerson has yet to make an appearance for Brighton

Blackpool complete deadline day signing of Brighton forward for Dev Squad

Dobbie finally joins Blackpool permanently after spending four loan spells with the club as a player

Former Blackpool striker returns to Bloomfield Road in coaching role

The Seasiders won 1-0 at Stoke last season thanks to Josh Bowler's late strike

Stoke City launch ticket initiative for Blackpool home game for second season

Strawn has put pen to paper on an initial one-year deal

Joe Strawn becomes sixth Blackpool player to sign pro terms in last six months

The game was played at Lancashire FA's headquarters in Leyland

Blackpool U18s top Rochdale in cup final to add silverware to memorable campaign

John Murphy's side beat Burnley on penalties to reach the final

Blackpool's U18s 90 minutes away from adding silverware to an excellent season

AFC Blackpool head to Golcar, where they won only two weeks ago, for their play-off semi-final Picture: ADAM GEE

AFC Blackpool boss bids to end 'unbelievable season' with promotion in play-offs

The youngsters celebrate their penalty shootout win

Blackpool's youngsters continue impressive campaign by reaching cup final

Kirkham Grammar School first XV at Twickenham for the Under-18 National Cup final

Kirkham GS rugby team in national final at Twickenham
The first XV from Kirkham Grammar School experienced an unforgettable day at Twickenham contesting the the Under-18s' National Cup final but were edged out 15-10 by Trinity School from Croydon.
Andy Moore

Tonight's last eight tie takes place at Stamford Bridge

Live Chelsea v Blackpool: Live match updates from FA Youth Cup quarter-final

Neil Critchley, at QPR on Wednesday, will remain in west London for Thursday's FA Youth Cup tie at Chelsea

Neil Critchley: Blackpool must show no fear on proud night at Chelsea

Neil Critchley had hoped Blackpool Under-18s would be facing his former club Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup but he's really looking forward to tonight's tie against Newcastle

Neil Critchley can't wait for FA Youth Cup clash with Newcastle

Academy director Ciaran Donnelly

Newcastle stand in the way of dream FA Youth Cup last eight tie Chelsea

John Murphy's side take on Newcastle in the fifth round

Possible trip to Chelsea or Liverpool on the cards for Blackpool in FA Youth Cup

Action from Thornton Cleveleys Tigers v YMCA at the Blackpool and District Youth Football League's Under-7 festival

Blackpool and District Youth Football League: Under-7 Christmas festival and U18...

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AFC Blackpool reach first round of FA Youth Cup for first time in club's history

Mitchell spent 13 years coming through the ranks at Manchester United

Blackpool winger Demetri Mitchell speaks candidly about impact on mental health ...

Oscar Radcliffe scores his second to seal victory for AFC Blackpool at Ashton Town
Picture: ADAM GEE

Ashton Town 1 AFC Blackpool 2: Double delight for Radcliffe on debut

Fleetwood Town's latest arrival Tom Donaghy
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Fleetwood Town sign goalkeeper Tom Donaghy from Bradford City

Champions Fleetwood Town Under-18s had plenty to celebrate on Wednesday
Picture: FLEETWOOD TOWN FC

Fleetwood Town Under-18s win league title
Fleetwood Town’s Under-18s have been crowned champions of the EFL North West Youth Alliance.
Tom Sandells

Ben Thompson was an ever-present for Fleetwood Town Under-18s
Picture: FLEETWOOD TOWN FC

Ben Thompson is latest Fleetwood Town teenager to earn professional deal

Conrad Prendergast gives instructions to his AFC Fylde Under-18 squad

"Full first-team experience" for Fylde Under-18s at Chelsea in FA Youth Cup

AFC Fylde Under-18s dedicated their victory in the last round of the FA Youth Cup to the memory of their teammate Luke Bennett

AFC Fylde Under-18s preparing for match of a lifetime at Chelsea

The Under-18s at Fleetwood Town reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup for a second successive year

Fleetwood Town beaten on penalties by Bristol City in FA Youth Cup

Lubala has been left out of Blackpool's squads in recent weeks

Neil Critchley explains Bez Lubala's recent absence from Blackpool's match-day s...

AFC Fylde Under-18 players celebrate their FA Youth Cup victory over Cambridge dedicated to the memory of teammate Luke Bennett
Picture: AFC FYLDE

AFC Fylde Under-18s head to Chelsea after emotional win in FA Youth Cup

AFC Fylde will play in the third round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time on Wednesday

AFC Fylde dedicate FA Youth Cup tie against Cambridge to memory of team-mate Luk...

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Blackpool make last-ditch deadline day loan swoop for highly-rated Sunderland mi...

Ellis Simms believes Blackpool will provide an ideal stage to showcase his talents

Blackpool signing Ellis Simms says: I can improve with Neil Critchley

Simon Wiles gets his chance as Fleetwood's interim boss after success with the youth team

Simon Wiles named temporary boss at Fleetwood Town after exit of Joey Barton

Bange has scored 13 times for the youth team so far this season

Highly-rated striker signs professional terms with Blackpool after bagging 13 go...

Fleetwood have reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup two seasons running

Fleetwood Town Under-18s beat Crystal Palace in FA Youth Cup

Ben Roberts scores for AFC Blackpool Picture: Adam Gee

AFC Blackpool 5 Blackpool XI 2: Second-half goals see AFC bounce back from defea...

Ciaran Donnelly (right) with fellow coach Richie Kyle, now working for the FA, when he was last at Blackpool in 2017

Ciaran Donnelly could not resist the revolution at Blackpool

Donnelly has been with Fleetwood since 2017

Ciaran Donnelly leaves Fleetwood Town to rejoin Blackpool as new academy directo...

Fleetwood Town owner Andy Piiley

Fleetwood Town chief impressed by job applicants

Adam Lewis lifts the Bill Beaumont Cup as Lancashire captain in 2018

Retiring captain Adam Lewis tips Fylde RFC for great future

Neil Critchley is Blackpool's new head coach

Blackpool's new head coach Neil Critchley admits it had to be a 'special' job fo...

Callum Connolly, here scoring against Peterborough on Saturday, is just the sort of versatile player Joey Barton wants at Fleetwood

Joey Barton: Signings who can play in only one position aren't what I want at Fl...

The Fylde Under-18s celebrate their county success

County conquest for AFC Fylde Under-18s

Joey Barton and Ash Eastham

Ash Eastham: Fleetwood Town squad back Joey Barton's decision to send players to...

Fleetwood Town's Bobby Grant

Joey Barton expects Bobby Grant to leave Fleetwood Town in January

Fleetwood Town FC under 18's organised a community litter pick

Litter pick bagged rubbish which could have filled Cleveleys bins

Fleetwood Town's Bobby Grant

Bobby Grant trains with Fleetwood Town U18s but first team door not closed

Young people taking part in the National Citizen Service programme.

Stepping out of comfort zone and facing challenges

Joey Barton at the King Power Stadium

James Hill makes Fleetwood history as Joey Barton explains 11 team changes at Le...

Ben O'Ryan

Fylde RFC sign flanker Ben O'Ryan

Bowyer reserved special praise for Blackpool defender Will Avon

Bowyer: Arsenal proved one game too far for Pool's youngsters

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