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The longest-serving manager was Joe Smith, who occupied the role for 23 years; Michael Appleton, meanwhile, lasted 65 days in the role in his first stint at the club. [1] Blackpool has, on average, appointed a new manager just under every three years. As of September 2024, the club has had thirteen full-time managers in twelve years.
This category includes all past and present Blackpool F.C. managers with a Wikipedia article. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Coaches of Blackpool FC . Pages in category "Blackpool F.C. managers"
Sadler was born and raised in Blackpool and has worked in asset management in Hong Kong since 2007. [74] He is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Segantii Capital Management. [75] Terry McPhillips resigned as Blackpool manager on 5 July 2019, having informed the club's board that he had no long-term desire to be a manager. [76]
On 23 May 2023, Critchley returned to his former club Blackpool, on a four-year deal, following their relegation to League One. [24] Mike Garrity also returned as assistant manager, alongside Iain Brunskill for the 2023–24 campaign. [25] Critchley was sacked on 21 August 2024. [26]
Holloway as Blackpool manager in 2010. On 21 May 2009, it was reported that Holloway, after 364 days out of football, was set to be announced as the new manager of Blackpool following the departure of their caretaker manager Tony Parkes. The appointment was confirmed later the same day with Holloway signing a one-year contract with the club. [18]
He resigned in January 1967, four months before Blackpool were relegated to Division Two, and was succeeded by Stan Mortensen. He remains Blackpool's second-longest-serving manager behind Joe Smith. [citation needed] Suart became assistant manager to Tommy Docherty at Chelsea, where he spent seven years. Docherty left the club in October, and ...
On 7 November 2012, Appleton was appointed manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract. [21] His first game in charge was on 10 November 2012, a 2–2 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers. [22] He earned his first win as Blackpool manager on 1 December 2012, beating Peterborough 4–1 away from home, extending his unbeaten start to five ...
On 26 May 2001, Ayre had attended the Football League Two play-off final between Blackpool and Leyton Orient at the Millennium Stadium in his then-home, Cardiff. As he was walking to the stadium, he was spotted by some Blackpool fans, who proceeded to pick up their former manager and carry him shoulder-high into the stadium. [27] "I expect he ...