Areas that Pool may address for weekend's clash

Blackpool have endured a disastrous start to the new season - and will need a big shift in fortune against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.

- by Amos Wynn

The Seasiders have lost four of their opening five League One outings, as well as being knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the first round.

Their defensive woes have been costly with a divisional worst of 12 goals conceded, though the absence of certain individuals has been a mitigating factor.

That has forced Steve Bruce to move away from his preferred formation in some games, as well as seeing players in unnatural positions.