Blackpool have signed Manchester United youngster Tyler Blackett on a youth loan until December 2. The 19-year-old joins Blackpool as they prepare for their Championship match against Nottingham Forest.

What happened?

Blackpool announced the loan signing of Tyler Blackett, who featured in Manchester United's successful FA Youth Cup campaign in 2011. Manager Paul Ince expressed his excitement about the signing, stating he has "bags of potential".

Why it matters for Blackpool

The move comes after Jack Robinson was hit with a four-game suspension, leaving Blackpool in need of reinforcements. Ince plans to give Blackett some minutes, saying "sometimes you've got to throw people in at the deep end to see how they get on".

What comes next?

Blackpool's current league standing is 19th in League One, with 51 points from 43 games, and a recent form of WLWWD. Their last result was a 0-1 win against Reading on 2026-05-02. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 19th in League One | | Points | 51 | | Games | 43 | | Recent Form | WLWWD | | Last Result | Reading 0-1 Blackpool (2026-05-02) | Blackpool will look to build on this win with Blackett's addition to the squad.