Evatt placing friendship to 1 aspect as Whites goal to succeed in subsequent stage

Ian Evatt shared among the greatest moments of his taking part in profession with Charlie Adam – however the pair will likely be in opposing dugouts tonight when Fleetwood come to city.

The pair have been a part of the Blackpool squad that received promotion to the Premier League beneath Ian Holloway in 2009.

The Seasiders punched above their weight in opposition to among the massive boys the next season however have been finally relegated by the slimmest of margins on the ultimate day.

Bolton joint-assistant supervisor Stephen Crainey and goalkeeping coach Matt Gilks have been additionally a part of that Blackpool squad, whereas the likes of Rob Edwards and Stephen Dobbie have remained concerned within the sport after hanging up their boots.

Evatt is wanting ahead to catching up together with his former team-mate, however his important focus is making certain that Wanderers e book their place within the knockout stage.

“Charlie is a part of that Blackpool workforce which – I don’t know the precise quantity – however a big majority of that squad has gone onto coach and handle,” he stated.

“I feel that speaks quantity to what that group was like as a workforce. Charlie has a wealth of information of the sport, he is a superb man and somebody I’ve identified for a very long time.

“I do know he can have his workforce very motivated to return right here, carry out and attempt to get by.

“We each should win to make sure that we undergo to the following stage of the competitors so I count on a troublesome sport.

“Will probably be good to see him, I’ve not seen him for just a few weeks now. Will probably be good to catch up and hopefully it’s a good sport.”

Adam took cost at Fleetwood final December however was unable to maintain the membership in League One.

The Cod Military presently sit twelfth within the fourth tier following Saturday’s much-needed 1-0 win in opposition to Bradford Metropolis because of Roman Coughlan’s early penalty.