Match day thread: Blackpool 18th April 2026 (H)

Match Day
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More midfielders than you can shake a stick at. And Declan as poster boy.

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Shock.

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Duff is an utter fool, arrogantā€¦.after last weekā€™s performance from Fink ā€¦.borderline bullyingā€¦.really feel.for the young.ladā€¦awful man management

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100% agree

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Seems a strange decision. Can only assume he has a deal away all but lined up.

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No Henderson and Morley in midfield, Leahy therefore over Henderson. Its still an odd decision.

No CF on the bench, seems harsh on Fink especially as his cameo was decent last week.

I still dont like woodrow as a 10.

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Yep, Benky Baby predicted that spot on about Fink Baby not starting.

That is sooo how this season has gone for him.

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At first it looked like madness that we couldnā€™t field both Morley and Hendo.

But it seems like a theme now. Unless Hendo has spent months not up to 90mins, which could be possible.

But if the manager thinks Morley and Leahy can work, and Morley and Hendo canā€™t that seems odd too.

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Itā€™s his 600th league game today. Probably picked for that.

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And there was me saying that Duff doesnā€™t do sentiment.

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32

This has to be the case. Probably best if Brad gets a fresh start elsewhere. A shame it just didnā€™t work out for him or the club.

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How do we know he didnā€™t pick up an injury sleeping next to the berks and bucks trophy?

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Really pleased to see Declan get a chance, heā€™s always impressed me.

Disappointed that Fink is nowhere to be seen, i guess his time is up. And Leahy starting for game 600 makes me think heā€™ll be leaving in the summer too.

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Im boring I know, and said at the time I was unsure how heā€™d fit them both. As both like to pick the ball and pass and move.

I think Henderson is a better footballer and he can run with the ball, but Morley offers more defensively and is stronger.

If we canā€™t get a player with the obvious skillset of Henderson its a waste though

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I think if this game had anything riding on it Hendo would start ahead of Luke.

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Player everyone forgot about is Lowry. Yes fink cost more. But least Lowry has assists and goals to his name. Surprised heā€™s not given a run out or him being discussed.

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Lowry has gone to live on a farm with Berry.

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Duff seems to be a manager that wants things his way amd is stubborn after Finks performance last week and for him not to at least get. place in the bench is disgusting, but always finds ways of getting his chums leahy , Harris and Norris in the squad , I am sorry but Duff has come across a right pr*ck

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Im not sure. I think Duff likes a bit of defensive shape. And, Leahy probably offers more than Hendo, as does CBM which is why he plays.

Henderson can break the lines, and pick a pass, but he isnt overly defensive.

Its similar to him picking Harris over Vidigal, as a defensive style player, like Stockport away.

Its seemingly becoming apparent thats his style, to me anyway.

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I love Lowry, and id rather see him over Harris off the striker. Hes a proper league obe player, all the skill, probably less commitment. Can look great then not so great.

Doesnā€™t put it in, which the manager wants. Which isnt wrong.