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Blackpool finally get their man as Crewe winger completes last-minute deadline day switch
Blackpool have managed to get their last-minute deadline day move for Crewe Alexandra winger Owen Dale over the line.
The Seasiders submitted the paperwork prior to last night’s 11pm cut-off point, but have been awaiting confirmation from the EFL.
That confirmation has now arrived and the move has finally been ratified.
“I’m very happy and very excited to finally get it over the line,” Dale said of his move.
“It’s going to be a massive experience for me, but it’s one that I’m looking forward to. I just can’t wait to get going.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the lads and getting involved in the team.”
Contrary to reports, the 22-year-old arrives at Bloomfield Road on loan with a view to the deal being made permanent when the window reopens in January.
It had been rumoured that Blackpool had agreed a £500,000 fee for Dale, whose contract expires at Gresty Road at the end of the season.
The Seasiders had an approach knocked back by the Railwaymen earlier in the window, but Neil Critchley’s side reignited their interest on deadline day and finally have their man.
Dale was left out of Crewe’s squad last night for the second game running despite Dave Artell naming a relatively strong side for their EFL Trophy group game against Shrewsbury Town.
Crewe also announced the signing of another winger - Tottenham’s J’Neil Bennett - minutes before the deadline, as a possible replacement for their academy product.
Dale made his debut for Crewe in August 2017 and has since made 109 appearances, scoring 15 times.
But 12 of those goals came last season in 48 appearances in what was the best season of his career to date.
The Warrington-born winger, who has also been linked with Blackburn Rovers this window, has previously enjoyed loan spells in non-league with Witton Albion and Altrincham.
Dale is out of contract at the end of the season and, with the winger keen to leave, it appears Crewe had their hand forced.
“Owen is an exciting, attacking player who we have been keen to bring to the club this summer,” head coach Neil Critchley said.
“He had a fantastic season for Crewe last season and is somebody that I coached during his formative years in the academy, having joined when he was six.
“He’s had a great upbringing at Crewe and has the appetite, drive and enthusiasm to come here and play for Blackpool.
“I’m excited to be working with him again, and I’m sure our supporters will appreciate his qualities.”
The winger’s arrival makes it three deadline day signings for the club and 13 in total for the summer transfer window.
The Seasiders solved their right-back conundrum by bringing in Dujon Sterling on loan from Chelsea, while they also managed to seal a sensational permanent return for Jordan Gabriel from Nottingham Forest.
The club were also keen to bring in a central midfielder, but they had no such luck with both Oxford United and MK Dons knocking back their approaches for Cameron Brannagan and Matt O’Riley respectively.
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| Owen Dale on 18:43 - Jan 11 with 1016 views | spell_chekker |
We could still be showing an interest ? | |
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| Owen Dale on 12:36 - Jan 13 with 982 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
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| Owen Dale on 19:00 - Jan 13 with 970 views | spell_chekker |
Agree.
There's more to come from Dale.
Due to injury and ilness he's not been able to show his best but I reckon he could add a bit of swagger and style if all goes how we'd all like it to. He's got a cocky attitude that'd be a winner if channelled borrectly.
He is lightweight though and generally we have suffered as a team this season from a lack of physical size. | |
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| Owen Dale on 06:51 - Nov 5 with 693 views | spell_chekker |
That infers he's still got a future at BFC. | |
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| Owen Dale on 09:13 - Nov 5 with 687 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Seems a strange thing to do otherwise | |
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| Owen Dale on 20:16 - Nov 6 with 667 views | spell_chekker |
Is it part of a transfer negotiation? | |
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| Owen Dale on 22:45 - Nov 6 with 656 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Season long loan, makes no sense | |
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| Owen Dale on 16:05 - Nov 11 with 585 views | spell_chekker |
Glad that Cowley understands the situation 'cos we don't.
All will become clear in the January window??????
Incidently, Appleton benefitted at Lincoln by some of the groundwork put in by Cowley just as he inherited a heavily influenced Wilder side at Oxford. | |
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| Owen Dale on 06:55 - Dec 2 with 472 views | spell_chekker |
It sounds like Dale loves it at Portsmouth.
I'd always thought he possessed a lot of good qualities but am particularly surprised how he's been highly praised for his workrate while on loan.
IIt doesn't look like he's ever fitted in at Blackpoll but contarily is flourishing at Portsmouth.
I'd say his transfer will be announced early in the January window. | |
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