Blackpool FC Blog Players

Jermaine Wright

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:56:19 +0000

Jermaine Wright signed for Blackpool after being released by Southamton. Jermaine started his career at Millwall and went on to play for Wolves, Doncaster, Crewe, Ipswich Town and Leeds United. He was noted for his time at Ipswich making over 100 appearnces for the Tractor Boys

Wright cousin is former Arsenal great Ian Wright

Daniel Nardiello

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:27:13 +0000

Daniel Nardellio signed for Blackpool in the summer of 2008 as part of the Kaspars Gorkss deal to QPR. Nardiellio born in Coventry started his career with Wolves youth team but moved onto Manchester United in 1999. He stay at United till 2005 but wasn’t able break into the first team bar the odd sub appearance. While at Old Trafford the forward spent time on loan at Swansea City and Barnsley, he eventually signed for Barnsley in 2005.

After 64 appearances and 14 goals at Oakwell Daniel moved onto Queens Park Rangers, but only 8 appearances and no goals Dan was loaned back to Barnsley. With a mix of nationality Nardiellio could have played for 5 teams, he decided to play for Wales and has made two appearances for the national side.

Rob Edwards

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:20:05 +0000

Rob Edwards signed for Blackpool on August the 6th from Wolves. Born near Telford Edwards played for Aston Villa youth and earned a professional contract. He went on to play 8 times for the Villa between 2002-2004 with loan spells at Crystal Palace and Derby. He signed for Wolves in 2004 for £150k on a three year deal. Between 2004 and 2008 Edwards made 100 appearances scoring 1 goal but his time at Molimeux was plagued by injury.

After being placed on the transfer list in May 2008 with one year left on his contract Rob signed for Pool on a two year deal with the option of a third.

Edwards born in England qualifies to play for Wales through his Welsh parents. He did play for England at youth level but not in a UEFA game so could play senior football for Wales. He’s gone onto make 15 appearances for Wales.

David Vaughan

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:14:17 +0000

David Vaughan signed for Blackpool in the week before the start of the 2008/09 season from Real Sociedad for a fee of £200,000. Vaughan started his career at Crew Alexander making his way up the youth program.

Marlon Broomes

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:50:42 +0000

Marlon Broomes signed from Stoke after being released and not playing for two seasons. He didn’t feature in Stoke’s promotion season and the season before that he picked up a nasty ruptured his achilles tendon which kept him out for the entire campaign.

Broomes started his career at Blackburn Rovers, he made 25 starts in the league and had loan spells at Swindon Town, Queens Park Rangers and Grimsby Town. He left Rovers for Sheffield Wednesday, he moved onto Preston North End and recently Stoke City.

Steady at right back, Marlon does prefer playing at centre back.

Alex Baptiste

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:40:21 +0000

Alex Baptiste signed from Mansfield Town in the summer of 2008. A central defend Alex is also able to play at right back. He played 173 games for Mansfield but following their relegation from the league Baptiste wanted to move on.

Adam Hammill

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:28:33 +0000

Adam Hammill signed on loan from Liverpool on July 18, 2008. He’s signed up til the 1st of January 2008. He’s been touted as the next Ronaldo / Joe Cole and has a three year contract at Liverpool. He’s already had league football expereince at Dunfermline Athletic where he scored a great goal against Celtic and last season at Championship Southampton.

Hammill can play on either wing or sit behind the strikers, a very exciting prospect.

Matthew Kay (Matty)

admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:28:18 +0000

Matthew (Matty) Kay is the youngest player to play for Blackpool when he made a substitute appearance against Scunthorpe United in November 2005. He was 16 years 32 days old taking the record from Trevor SInclair.

Joe Martin

admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:56:28 +0000

Joe Martin moved to Blackpool on loan on transfer deadline day from Tottenham. Joe’s father is former West Ham defender Alvin Martin and his brother David is a goalkeeper at Liverpool. Joe himself is a midfielder and he made his debut in professional football in the final game of the season against Watford playing on the right wing. From that performance he impressed the home fans with his crossing and pace. Joe signed for Pool on a two year deal in the summer of 2008.

Ben Burgess

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:09 +0000

Ben Burgess ended the season as Blackpool’s top scorer with nine league goals and one League Cup goal. His place as striker in the side has been questioned by somewhat lacklustre performances, but his height has caused problems for numerous Championship defenses. Out of his nine league goals this season his strike against Charlton Athletic stands out. Blackpool lost the game at the Valley 4-1, with Burgess volleying in from all of 30 yards lobbing Nicky Weaver in the Charlton goal. Ben’s contract was extended at the end of the season by one year.