Rival manager praises Blackpool as a “fantastic club,” Bolton provides injury update, and Derby County acquires £17 million player.
Blackpool will be competing in the EFL Trophy tonight as they welcome Peterborough United to Bloomfield Road for the semi-finals.
Having secured a 2-1 victory over Peterborough United in the League One match over the weekend, Blackpool will aim to replicate their success in front of their home fans tonight. The Seasiders find themselves just one game away from a Wembley final, and a win would mark their first appearance at the iconic English stadium in six years.
Ahead of the match, here are some recent news stories involving Blackpool and their competitors in the league.
A rival manager praises Blackpool as a ‘remarkable club’: One of Blackpool’s former captains who won the EFL Trophy has reminisced about their triumphs with the club.
Richie Wellens, who played for Blackpool from 2000 to 2005, was part of the winning squad in 2002 and 2004 under the management of Steve McMahon. Reflecting on those victories in an interview with the EFL, Wellens described Blackpool as a fantastic football club. He recalled the overwhelming sea of orange at the Millennium Stadium during their triumphs and emphasized the importance of winning finals when a club reaches that stage.
Wellens also highlighted the significance of winning trophies in shaping a player’s mentality, emphasizing the hunger for further success. He acknowledged the difficulty of winning the EFL Trophy but noted how it instilled in him a winning mindset and a desire for more trophies in his career.
