Blackpool manager

           Seasiders' caretaker manager Steve Thompson revealed after the game that the 45-year-old was on the brink of agreeing a deal and Blackpool have now confirmed his appointment as successor to Michael Appleton, who left for Blackburn in January.Considering I've watched the team play for the last 14 months, it's strange sitting here as the manager, having obviously watched Blackpool as a fan as well as watching my son play," Ince said. With his son Tom Ince a key figure in the Blackpool forward line, Ince senior has been an ever-present at the Seasiders' home games this season and he can't wait for the challenge of taking over a team 10 points off the playoffs in 14th place.i m delighted, it's great to be back on the training ground and great to be involved with and in charge of, a great bunch of lads