As Blackpool fire head coach Michael Appleton on a Wednesday afternoon, the club reveals the six candidates with the best odds of being hired as the team’s next manager
The departure of Appleton was initially reported by John Percy at Bloomfield Road. The club is currently 23rd in the Championship with 26 points after 27 games.ย He only lasted seven months the second time around, but exits with his team sitting at 0-10 in the league.
Since October, Blackpool have won only once, a shocking 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest that sent the Premier League club out of the FA Cup in the third round.
Blackpool FC next manager betting odds and favorites names list
“Blackpool Football Club has today relieved Michael Appleton of his duties as Head Coach. Assistant Head Coach David Kerslake will also be leaving with Michael. The Club would like to thank Michael and David for their efforts during their time at Bloomfield Road and wish them all the best for the future.”
๐ฅ Hear from Michael Appleton following the defeat at Watford.
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) January 14, 2023
After his team lost 2-0 at Watford, Michael Appleton noted that they needed to do a better job of capitalising on scoring chances.ย After Neil Critchley left to become Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Aston Villa, the club brought in Appleton in the summer before last.
The Six Frontrunners to Replace Brendan Rodgers at Blackpool
BetVictorย
- Neil Warnock โ 10/1
- Valerien Ismael โ 12/1
- Liam Manning โ 8/1
- Mark Warburton โ 16/1
- Steve Cotterill โ 16/1
- Russell Martin โ 20/1
- Chris Wilder โ 2/1
- Liam Manning โ 6/1
- Leam Richardson โ 8/1
- Grant McCann โ 8/1
- Neil Warnock โ 10/1
- Valerien Ismael โ 12/1
Surprising facts about Blackpool FC
The Blackpool Football Team is an established English professional club that plays its home games in the coastal resort town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The club plays in the Championship, the English football league system’s second division.
Established in 1887, the club first played its home games at Raikes Hall and the Athletic Grounds before relocating to Bloomfield Road in 1901.ย Since 1901, Blackpool’s home stadium has been Bloomfield Road. The current all-seated capacity of the stadium is 17,338.
The supporters of Blackpool’s football team are collectively referred to as the Tangerine Army or the Seaside Barmy Army. Despite having the lowest average home attendance in the Premier League, Blackpool’s home support is known for being loud and intimidating.
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