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Blackpool Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Appleton as Head Coach on a contract until June 2026.
The 46-year-old returns to Bloomfield Road on the back of a three-year stint in charge at Lincoln City, where he played a key role, both on-and-off the pitch, in building and developing a young and talented squad.
Coming within 90 minutes of guiding Lincoln back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 60 years in 2021, Appleton managed just shy of 150 games with the Imps.
Prior to that, he held prominent coaching roles in the Premier League at Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion and achieved managerial success by leading Oxford United to a Sky Bet League One promotion, as well as consecutive EFL Trophy finals.
Owner Simon Sadler said:
“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Michael back to Blackpool. I am very much looking forward to seeing what he can achieve during his second stint with us. Whilst success cannot be guaranteed, Ben, Brett, John and I are convinced that, after a thorough recruitment process, he’s the right man for us at this point in our journey.
“All of the prospective head coaches were strong candidates and we spent several hours with each to get to know them better. After debating their individual pros and cons, we were unanimous in our decision to choose Michael Appleton.”
Michael Appleton added:
“I am absolutely delighted to be here. To be able to come back to the Club, with where the Club is at during this moment in time, after two really successful seasons, I can’t wait to get started.
“When I spoke to Simon, to Ben, John and Brett, you could clearly feel the energy in the room, and I think they felt that from me as well. This Club now feels like the right Club at the right time.
“The fans will certainly have seen glimpses of what I tried to do in my days at Lincoln. I want to play aggressive, forward-thinking football and we have certain things that we want from the players when we’re playing, dependent on opposition clearly. We just want to be exciting and get people off their seats.”
Blackpool Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Appleton as Head Coach on a contract until June 2026.
The 46-year-old returns to Bloomfield Road on the back of a three-year stint in charge at Lincoln City, where he played a key role, both on-and-off the pitch, in building and developing a young and talented squad.
Coming within 90 minutes of guiding Lincoln back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 60 years in 2021, Appleton managed just shy of 150 games with the Imps.
Prior to that, he held prominent coaching roles in the Premier League at Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion and achieved managerial success by leading Oxford United to a Sky Bet League One promotion, as well as consecutive EFL Trophy finals.
Owner Simon Sadler said:
“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Michael back to Blackpool. I am very much looking forward to seeing what he can achieve during his second stint with us. Whilst success cannot be guaranteed, Ben, Brett, John and I are convinced that, after a thorough recruitment process, he’s the right man for us at this point in our journey.
“All of the prospective head coaches were strong candidates and we spent several hours with each to get to know them better. After debating their individual pros and cons, we were unanimous in our decision to choose Michael Appleton.”
Michael Appleton added:
“I am absolutely delighted to be here. To be able to come back to the Club, with where the Club is at during this moment in time, after two really successful seasons, I can’t wait to get started.
“When I spoke to Simon, to Ben, John and Brett, you could clearly feel the energy in the room, and I think they felt that from me as well. This Club now feels like the right Club at the right time.
“The fans will certainly have seen glimpses of what I tried to do in my days at Lincoln. I want to play aggressive, forward-thinking football and we have certain things that we want from the players when we’re playing, dependent on opposition clearly. We just want to be exciting and get people off their seats.”
Full name: Michael Antony Appleton Date of birth: 4 December 1975 (age 46) Place of birth: Salford, England Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Management Career 2011: West Bromwich Albion (caretaker) 2011—2012 Portsmouth 2012—2013 Blackpool 2013 Blackburn Rovers 2014—2017 Oxford United 2017 Leicester City (caretaker) 2019—2022 Lincoln City 2022— ? Blackpool
Management Career Stats: Played 397 / Won 154 / Drawn 104 / Lost 139 / Win Ratio 38.8%
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
Full name: Michael Antony Appleton Date of birth: 4 December 1975 (age 46) Place of birth: Salford, England Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Management Career 2011: West Bromwich Albion (caretaker) 2011—2012 Portsmouth 2012—2013 Blackpool 2013 Blackburn Rovers 2014—2017 Oxford United 2017 Leicester City (caretaker) 2019—2022 Lincoln City 2022— ? Blackpool
Management Career Stats: Played 397 / Won 154 / Drawn 104 / Lost 139 / Win Ratio 38.8%
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 12:47 - Jun 17 with 3916 views
However, as a head coach, he's struggled above league one level
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 13:00 - Jun 17 with 3912 views
However, as a head coach, he's struggled above league one level
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 14:37 - Jun 17 with 3889 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 14:37 - Jun 17 with 3888 views
Maybe, just maybe, he's at exactly the right stage in his career to take on the challenge we represent.
Doing the hard yards and getting plenty of managerial experience while still being young.
Big worries are his strong PNE connections, his rather dour demeamour and the question mark over him being worn down / marked, even at the age of 46, by past managerial experiences.
IMO, unless there's a successful charm offensive, fans will be on his back after our first pre-season loss.
At the end of the day, he only has to get one simple thing right and it'll all be roses in the garden - get Jerry Yates firing on all cylinders. That could be the long and short of it.
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
Maybe, just maybe, he's at exactly the right stage in his career to take on the challenge we represent.
Doing the hard yards and getting plenty of managerial experience while still being young.
Big worries are his strong PNE connections, his rather dour demeamour and the question mark over him being worn down / marked, even at the age of 46, by past managerial experiences.
IMO, unless there's a successful charm offensive, fans will be on his back after our first pre-season loss.
At the end of the day, he only has to get one simple thing right and it'll all be roses in the garden - get Jerry Yates firing on all cylinders. That could be the long and short of it.
From 9 years ago
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 15:30 - Jun 17 with 3879 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 15:41 - Jun 17 with 3877 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 18:25 - Jun 17 with 3861 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 10:15 - Jun 18 with 3814 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 05:47 - Jun 19 with 3775 views
Needs a good start, or else this will be a shorter stay than last time.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 17:07 - Jun 20 with 3715 views
Needs a good start, or else this will be a shorter stay than last time.
I am not sure about this appointment. To pick a managerial winner is a very difficult thing to do. There can be many false dawns before the right one comes along.
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Michael Appleton on 19:47 - Jun 20 with 3710 views
I am not sure about this appointment. To pick a managerial winner is a very difficult thing to do. There can be many false dawns before the right one comes along.
I'm more positive about it now after reading Saadler's statement and hearing Appleton speak.
Serious question. Why did Appleton and Lincoln part ways?
OK, he was at the end of his contract and they mutually agreed it was the best thing for both sides. I just don't believe it was a case of Appleton taking them as far as he could or things going stale.
What was it?
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Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
I'm more positive about it now after reading Saadler's statement and hearing Appleton speak.
Serious question. Why did Appleton and Lincoln part ways?
OK, he was at the end of his contract and they mutually agreed it was the best thing for both sides. I just don't believe it was a case of Appleton taking them as far as he could or things going stale.
What was it?
[Post edited 20 Jun 2022 19:49]
17th in L1 after a play off final, surprised he wasn't sacked
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 11:19 - Jun 21 with 3661 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 14:59 - Jun 21 with 3646 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 10:08 - Jun 25 with 3592 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 09:31 - Jun 28 with 3542 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Michael Appleton on 06:47 - Jun 29 with 3522 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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, and good luck. 
