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Blackpool Sack Steve Bruce After 2-0 Home Defeat Leaves Club Second Bottom

Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks take temporary charge during the club’s search for a permanent successor.

Overview

  • The club confirmed the exits of assistant head coach Steve Agnew and first-team coach Stephen Clemence alongside Bruce.
  • Blackpool sit second bottom of League One with eight points from 11 matches, having won only twice and lost seven.
  • AFC Wimbledon won 2-0 at Bloomfield Road, with Danilo Orsi scoring both goals.
  • Bruce described the performance as "not acceptable" and said he would take responsibility as home fans voiced their displeasure.
  • Blackpool are away to seventh-placed Stockport next weekend under interim oversight.