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1. The obligatory scarf photograph
Neil Critchley was appointed Blackpool's new head coach on this day a year ago
2. First senior role
Critchley moved from Liverpool, where he was coaching their Under-23 side
3. Press duties
The 42-year-old agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Seasiders
4. With chief executive Ben Mansford
Critchley took the reigns from Simon Grayson, who was sacked after winning just one game in 12
5. Promising start
Blackpool performed well as they played out a goalless draw against Fylde coast rivals Fleetwood Town in Critchley's first game in charge
6. Frustrations begin...
Critchley's first home game ended in a 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers. It proved to be Blackpool's last match for almost six months