Michael Appleton reveals surprise factor behind Blackpool's decision to re-sign Grant Ward

Grant Ward’s ability to fill in at right-back in an emergency is a surprise factor behind Blackpool’s decision to re-sign the midfielder.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 28th Oct 2022, 06:00 BST

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That’s according to Michael Appleton, who has suggested the decision to hand the 27-year-old a short-term contract until January was a no-brainer.

Ward returns to Bloomfield Road in an official capacity having been released by Neil Critchley at the end of last season.

However, the former Ipswich Town man has been allowed to train with the Seasiders for the last few months to help build up his fitness after an injury-hit campaign last time out.