Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is genuinely excited about the potential in his squad following the closure of the transfer window.

The Seasiders' boss has brought in 12 new faces in the past month and is now looking forward to moulding the side on the training ground.

"I'm delighted with the squad we're getting together," he revealed. "We've got eight internationals now, which Blackpool hasn't known for years and years.

"We couldn't have tried any harder, we couldn't have done any more. I've got to work with the people I've got now - and that's quite a relief. What I need to do now is work a back unit, get the midfield together with them and then have a play around with the striking options I've got, because I've now got some.

"I'm genuinely excited and I'd like to thank Karl for his support."

Two of the more recent additions come in the form of England Under-19 international Matt Phillips and a certain DJ Campbell.

"Matty Phillips looked really exciting at times against Jelgava, skipping past people like they're not there," he said. "I've got to get him working in our shape and he's definitely one for the immediate future and the long-term future. I'm getting quite excited at what he might be able to produce."

The return of Campbell is one that Ollie believes is 'vital' for Blackpool and brings to an end a long-running transfer saga.

"I've wanted DJ so badly, I think he suits us and he is absolutely vital for this football club and the energy at this football club. Never is someone so well suited to come to a club as DJ is," he added.