Saturday saw another step in the evolution of this Blackpool side under Michael Appleton with the first home win. After the initial 20 minutes or so when we started somewhat tentatively, a well worked goal gave the team the self belief to go on and dominate the derby game.
Although Rovers will point to their defensive failings, it was, from our perspective, a well worked effort, with the lively Delfuenso beating his man and putting over an inviting cross for the hard working Thomas to glance into the net. After that, apart from chances we presented to them, I thought Rovers were never in the game.
The tighter shape we now have allowed Gomes to prompt and create behind the front men and he enjoyed that role. At left back, Bob Harris came in for the ever dependable Crainey and did well, getting forward more and testing the keeper with a wicked free kick. Defensively, Broadfoot and Cathcart are developing as a partnership, while Baptiste is good enough to play anywhere in that back line, and has regained confidence at right back. Gilks has also got over a dip in form and was back to his best, making a couple of good saves, while commanding his box far more.
All in all, a good three points against a team who will fancy themselves to be up there at the end of the season. We meet another pre-season favourite on Friday night in Wolves and can get right back into the mix with a further three points. On this form, why not?
STARMAN: Craig Cathcart
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