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Dropping players is the hardest task for Bruce
Blackpool Gazette
|September 25, 2025
Blackpool boss Steve Bruce says leaving players out still remains the hardest part of his job - after making a number of tough decisions in the last few weeks.
Zac Ashworth has been left out of the Blackpool squad for the last two league games. (photo: Gareth Evans)
(Gareth Evans)
Andy Lyons, Zac Ashworth and Tom Bloxham have all been left out of the Seasiders' last two matchday squads in League One, with other options preferred in their respective areas.
This story is from the September 25, 2025 edition of Blackpool Gazette.
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