The Seasiders Official website can confirm that Ian Holloway has become the new manager of Blackpool FC after signing a one-year deal with an year-option for a second year on Thursday morning.

Holloway, 46, becomes the 21st post war manager at Bloomfield Road having impressed Pool's board of directors during the interview process, the former Bristol Rovers, QPR and Plymouth boss takes over with immediate effect.

Pool Chairman Karl Oyston said, " We are delighted to be able to welcome a manager of Ian's calibre to Bloomfield Road.

He is a very professional and thorough person who ticked all the boxes and who has an excellent track record, and he is hungry to take the club forward."