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Blackpool – Can Critchley repeat promotion trick?
League One (2022-23: 23rd in Championship)Ian Chisnall
BBC Radio Lancashire's Blackpool commentator
There's a strong determination at Bloomfield Road to banish the memories of last season's nightmare campaign.
Promotion-winning head coach Neil Critchley has returned and is assembling a revamped squad. Long-term target Ollie Norburn has arrived to skipper a side who have looked well-organised and purposeful in a pre-season which has seen Irish front man Shayne Lavery already amongst the goals.
Matthew Pennington will bolster the back line, and look out for Sonny Carey to have a big impact from midfield.
Critchley is looking for more additions to counter the loss of talismanic striker Jerry Yates, one of a dozen close-season departures. The coach has a proven track record of identifying and developing young talent so recruitment – and a good start – will be crucial in shaping a season of expectation.
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