Ince targets survival for Blackpool

Paul Ince insists securing npower Championship survival will be his primary target after being confirmed as Blackpool's new manager.

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Simon Grayson confirmed as new manager at Preston North End

Preston North End have confirmed that Simon Grayson is the club's new manager.

Simon Grayson Credit: Press Association

The 43-year-old has agreed a contract at Deepdale to take the reigns at the Club.

He will be joined at the Club by Glynn Snodin, who worked alongside the new PNE boss at both Leeds United and Huddersfield Town.

Paul Ince confirmed as new Blackpool manager

Former Manchester United and Liverpool player Paul Ince has been confirmed as the new Blackpool FC manager

Paul Ince Credit: Press Association

The former Manchester United and Liverpool player Paul Ince has been confirmed as Blackpool's new manager

Ince has previously managed at Blackburn Rovers and Macclesfield Town.

He will take charge of a squad, which includes his son Tom, on a one-year rolling contract.

Blackpool give Rovers permission to talk to Appleton

There've been plenty of twists and turns in this story but in the last couple of hours a major development. Blackpool have given Blackburn Rovers permission to speak to their manager Michael Appleton.

Rovers made an official approach last night, that was rejected, but talks have continued today and Appleton did not take Blackpool's training session.

David Chisnall reports:

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