Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Ricky Charlesworth

Michael Appleton got Sir Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment after 65-day Blackpool stint

It is safe to say Michael Appleton's re-appointment as Blackpool manager last week did not go down well with the vast majority of the club's supporters.

The feeling of ill will could be clearly gauged by scrolling through the replies on Blackpool's official Twitter page. A possible reason for the unhappiness was a perceived lack of ambition, given Appleton's last role was at League One side Lincoln.

More likely, though, is that the fans have not forgotten how his last spell in charge ended. Appleton lasted just 65 days in charge at Bloomfield Road first time around. It was during the 2012-13 season, when the club were still under the control of controversial owner Karl Oyston.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.