Former Bristol City midfielder Micky Mellon has suddenly emerged as one of the favourites to take the vacant managerial job at Blackpool.
Mellon, 50, is in a battle with another former Robin Liam Rosenior for the role with the pair leading the betting as the Championship club steps up their search to replace Neil Critchley who joined Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa.
Mellon returned to manage former club Tranmere Rovers last summer following a year on the Dundee United touchline. His side finished ninth in League Two finishing two points adrift of the play-offs.
