First home game as boss will be a special moment

Ian Evatt is excited to step into the Bloomfield Road home dugout for the first time as Blackpool head coach.

- by Amos Wynn

The 43-year-old takes charge of his first home game on Saturday afternoon, as the Seasiders face Scunthorpe United in the first round of the FA Cup. During his playing days, Evatt enjoyed two promotions on the Fylde Coast, and will be hoping to replicate that success as a manager.

His first game at the helm ended in a 2-1 victory over Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium, courtesy of a late winner from Scott Banks, which prompted fist pump celebrations from the retired defender at full time.