After a good start to the season, most fans were seeing the visit of Reading as the first real test of the current Blackpool squad. With a number of injuries in key positions, that squad was stretched to the limit, so to come away with a win and go top of the table is a great result. Apparently, this is our best ever start to a season.
The goal that won it also came from a local lad, Tom Barkhuizen, which makes the result all the sweeter. It’s been a while since we’ve had someone come through from the youth set up and having a local boy in the team helps with that indefineable spirit that has stood us in such good stead over the years.
In recent times, while our defence has had decent individual players, as a unit, we’ve been prone to concede soft goals. With the current side you have more confidence in them keeping a clean sheet, always a good base for any successful side.
With the squad down to the bare bones, and Matty Phillips going to QPR, it’s time for the manager to boost his squad. Right from the end of last season it’s been clear we are lacking a specialist right back and a creative midfielder who can bring our forwards into the game. As the transfer deadline approaches, Ince must be given the backing he needs. The signings he has brought in all seem to have the quality we needed, and with a couple of additions we can be a real force over the season.
STAR MAN: Gary Mackenzie
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