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‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
— BBC Sport Lancashire (@BBCLancsSport) June 22, 2021
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Blackpool Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated defender Oliver Casey for an undisclosed fee from Premier League side Leeds United.
The 20-year-old will join the Seasiders on a three-year contract with an option for a further year from 1 July, after a highly successful start to his career within Leeds United’s Academy. Having progressed through various youth team levels, including with the U18’s when they were crowned Professional Development League North champions in 2018, Casey went on to represent the Leeds United first-team on three occasions.
The athletic centre-back made his debut for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in December 2019, coming on as a substitute in a Championship victory over Huddersfield Town, before making two further appearances for the Whites last season. Casey also came up against Blackpool in the Seasiders’ victory over Leeds United U23’s in the Papa John’s Trophy last season.
On signing for Blackpool, Casey said:
“I’m really excited to get started. Once I knew of Blackpool’s interest, I was really keen to get this done.
“I’ve been at Leeds for ten years, but I feel now is the right time to move on and make the next step in my career. Leeds have given me a good platform to build on, and what better place to join them from than Blackpool.
“This is such a big Club, and to play in the Championship with Blackpool is something I’m really looking forward to.”
Neil Critchley said:
“Olly is a defender with a very good pedigree and is someone we feel will bring real competition to the squad.
“At just 20 years of age, he is a player who has his best years ahead of him. He has had a great education and upbringing at Leeds United, and is someone who we feel will fit in well within the environment we are building here.
“We are looking forward to working with him and helping him develop his game further over the coming years.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Full name: Oliver Joseph Casey Date of birth: 14 October 2000 (age 20) Place of birth: Leeds, England Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Position(s): Centre-back
Youth career —2019: Leeds United
Senior career Apps (Gls) 2019—2021: Leeds United 1 (0) 2021— : Blackpool 0 (0)
Leeds United
Born in Leeds, Casey came through the academy at Leeds United. After impressing for Leeds' under 18s and under 23s, he signed a two-year professional contract with Leeds United in November 2018, making his professional debut on 7 December 2019 as an 85th-minute substitute for Mateusz Klich in a 2—0 victory at Huddersfield Town. With Leeds promoted to the Premier League as Championship champions and Casey recieving a Championship winners medal, he signed a new three-year contract with the club on 14 July 2020. Casey made two appearances for Leeds' first team across the 2020—21 season, both in cup competitions, whilst he made 21 appearances for the under-23 side as they won the Premier League 2 Division Two for the 2020—21 season.
Blackpool
On 22 June 2021, Casey signed a three-year contract with Blackpool, to go through on 1 July, for an undisclosed fee. It includes the option to extend by an additional year.
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In his interview, Casey mentioned that he's a centre back who like to 'step out' with the ball.
So much the better.
It's something that was sorely missing from our play last year (and it was something I picked up on and talked about on one or two of our match threads, cough, cough).
It's a tactic that's so important to draw in and beat the opposition press. From now on, we shouldn't be criticised for endless lateral passing along the backline. It'll enable us to get the ball forward much quicker.
Wait and watch. Top stuff if it works out like that.
[Post edited 22 Jun 2021 19:11]
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Good deal for Leeds as well. They get a fee. with at a guess addons and a sell on clause
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
— BBC Sport Lancashire (@BBCLancsSport) June 22, 2021
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
It was supprising Casey couldn't make more first team appearances last season. There were certainly opportunities but he wasn't considered to be ready.
This is a good loan to a L1 club that'll be fighting all the way next season.
Let's hope BFC, Casey, and Forest Green all reap the benefits of this going forward.
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
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