Paul Ince named as new Blackpool boss

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Paul Ince named new Blackpool manager on one-year rolling contract

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Paul Ince: Named new Blackpool manager


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Blackpool have appointed former Blackburn boss Paul Ince as their new manager on a one-year rolling contract.
The former England midfielder, out of work since leaving Notts County in April 2011, replaces Michael Appleton at Bloomfield Road and will count son Thomas among his squad.
He told the club's official website: "It's great to be here. Considering I've watched the team play for the last 14 months, it's strange sitting here as the manager, having obviously watched Blackpool as a fan as well as watching my son play.

"I'm over the moon though and delighted, it's great to be back on the training ground and great to be involved with, and in charge of, a great bunch of lads."
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"I'm over the moon though and delighted, it's great to be back on the training ground and great to be involved with, and in charge of, a great bunch of lads.
"I've worked with a lot of players and the spirit and togetherness of the lads is absolutely fantastic. I'm glad I've been given the opportunity by (chairman) Karl Oyston."
Ince began his management career at Macclesfield and went on to have two spells at MK Dons either side of a short period at Ewood Park.
The 45-year-old left Notts County by mutual consent after just over five months in the job.

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Extremely happy for Ince.

There's no chance of promotion for Blackpool this year. I guess their objective is next year. Father/son working together can (sometimes) be productive.

Saw Ince and his wife watching their son in a recent game. The Boy scored 2 times. The mother was elated...he Ince, was rather passive.

I thgink it ws in the FA cup

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Tom Ince will not be at Blackpool pass the summer. He shouldn't have been there in the first place. This is a nice little winger. Pool tried to buy him back but wanted him on the cheap. The way he is scoring somebody going to come up with a little more money. Blackpool is in no position to hold unto him.

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Blackpool confirm Ince is new boss as former England star links up with son Tom
By DAVID KENT
PUBLISHED: 15:36, 18 February 2013 | UPDATED: 20:23, 18 February 2013
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Blackpool have appointed Paul Ince as manager on a one-year rolling contract, as first revealed by Sportsmail.
The deal was confirmed by the Championship club on Monday after the former MK Dons, Blackburn and Notts County boss convinced chairman Karl Oyston that he was the right man to succeed Michael Appleton.
Father of Blackpool's star forward Tom Ince, the ex-Manchester United, Liverpool and England midfielder has agreed to retain assistant manager Steve Thompson, who has served as caretaker in recent weeks, as his No 2.


Father AND boss: Paul Ince playing with Tom back in 1994 and (below) at his son's 21st birthday bash

Football's father-and-son double acts
Brian Clough and Nigel Clough
Nottingham Forest – 1984-93
Sir Alex Ferguson and Darren Ferguson
Manchester United – 1990-94
Kenny Dalglish and Paul Dalglish
Newcastle United – 1997-98
Harry Redknapp and Jamie Redknapp
Southampton – 2005
Johan Cruyff and Jordi Cruyff
Barcelona – 1994-96
Steve Bruce and Alex Bruce
Birmingham – 2005-06
and Hull City – 2012- present
Gordon Strachan and Gavin Strachan
Coventry – 1997-2001
'It’s great to be here,' said Ince. 'Considering I’ve watched the team play for the last 14 months, it’s strange sitting here as the manager, having obviously watched Blackpool as a fan as well as watching my son play.
'I’m over the moon though and delighted, it’s great to be back on the training ground and great to be involved with, and in charge of, a great bunch of lads.
'I’ve worked with a lot of players and the spirit and togetherness of the lads is absolutely fantastic. I’m glad I’ve been given the opportunity by Karl Oyston.'
Ince was the latest in a long line to have talks with Oyston.
The 45-year old has been out of work since being sacked by Notts County in April 2011.
However, he impressed Oyston with his knowledge of Blackpool’s strengths and weaknesses after watching every one of their games this season.

Aim high: Tom Ince, seen here aged two, has been linked with a move to Liverpool

Back in the game: Ince's last job in management ended with the sack from Notts County in April 2011

Lionheart: Ince had a top class career as a player with England, Manchester United, Liverpool and Inter Milan
Paul was in the crowd last week to see 21-year-old Tom score for England Under 21s in their 4-0 win over Sweden.
But Ince Snr was spotted getting a clip round the ear from wife Claire for sitting in silent appreciation of his son's goal on the rebound late in the first half as though he'd seen him score for England a million times before.
Claire, by contrast, was right on her feet and jumping about in celebration - before whacking her husband to encourage him to liven up.

Bright future: England U21 star Tom Ince has attracted interest from Liverpool and Reading, among others


VIDEO Watch Paul Ince get a clip round the ear from his missus - for not celebrating son Tom's goal!

PAUL INCE FACTFILE
1967: Born in Ilford, October 21.
1985: Joins West Ham as trainee.
1989: After 93 appearances and 12 goals for West Ham, joins Manchester United in a deal worth £1million plus pay-as-you-play payments.
1990: Wins FA Cup winners' medal as United beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in a Wembley replay. United share Charity Shield after 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

The Guvnor: Ince in action for Man United
1991: Member of successful European Cup Winners' Cup team who beat Barcelona 2-1 in Rotterdam and European Super Cup side who defeat Red Star Belgrade 1-0.
1992: Makes full England debut on September 9 in 1-0 defeat by Spain in Santander.
1993: Picks up first of two Premiership winners medals. Becomes first black player to captain England, on the tour of the United States.
1994: Member of United's Premiership and FA Cup-winning side. Double completed with 4-0 final victory over Chelsea.
1995: Joins Inter Milan in £7million deal - a record fee received for United - and quickly becomes a big hit with the Inter fans.
1997: Liverpool head off interest from Premiership rivals to secure Ince's return to England in a £4.2million deal.
Captains England - and plays on with head wound - as they qualify for the World Cup finals thanks to a goalless draw against Italy in Rome.
1998: Joins Middlesbrough for £1million.
2002: Joins First Division Wolves after being released by Middlesbrough.
2006: Takes first job in management at Football League bottom club Macclesfield. Goes on to save them from relegation on the final day of the season.
2007: Unveiled as new manager of MK Dons
2008: Dons defeat Grimsby 2-0 to win Football League Trophy. Wins promotion to League Two.
June - Appointed as Blackburn manager.
December - Sacked after winning just three of 17 Premier League games in charge of Rovers.
2009: Returns to MK Dons on a two-year deal but leaves at the end of the 2009/10 season.
2010: October - Signs three-year deal to become Notts County manager.
2011: April - Leaves Notts County by mutual consent following a club-record run of nine consecutive defeats.
2013: February 18 - Confirmed as the new manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling contract.



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