Ex-Wanderers midfielder Steve Thompson has returned to Blackpool to join Ian Evatt’s backroom staff for the rest of the season.
Thompson racked up more than 400 appearances for the Whites during his playing career, scoring 53 goals.
Since hanging up his boots in 2002, he has had an extensive coaching career with the likes of Preston North End, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United. He also had a spell as head of recruitment at Oldham Athletic.
Thompson was part of the coaching set-up at Bloomfield Road as the Seasiders won promotion to the Championship in 2007 and then the Premier League three years later.
The 61-year-old will now assist Evatt for the final 10 games of the campaign as Blackpool battle to stay in League One.
“I’m really pleased to be back at such a wonderful football club and to be working with the manager and staff once again,” he told the club site.
“I’ve had a number of opportunities that have come my way from various clubs recently, but none of them felt right.
“This club means a great deal to me and I’ll do all I can to help over the final ten games of the season.”
Blackpool find themselves in the relegation zone after a run of one win in nine. They suffered a heavy defeat at Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
Evatt’s side, who head to Doncaster this weekend, are only behind Wigan on goal difference but have played an extra game at this stage.
“Steve knows exactly what this football club is all about and was really keen to come in and help in any way he can,” the former Bolton boss added.
“I trust him implicitly, and know how much this football club means to him, particularly after the success we previously had here together. I’m really pleased to welcome him back and look forward to working with him again.”
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