1997–98 Blackpool F.C. season

Blackpool F.C.
1997–98 season
OwnerOwen Oyston
ChairmanVicki Oyston
ManagerNigel Worthington
Division Two12th
FA CupSecond round
League CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague: Phil Clarkson (13)
All: Phil Clarkson (18)

The 1997–98 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 90th season (87th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Two, then the third tier of English league football, finishing twelfth.

Gary Megson left the club during the close season, in favour of managing Stockport County. His replacement was Nigel Worthington, who began in a player-manager capacity in his first managerial role.

Phil Clarkson was the club's top scorer, with sixteen goals (thirteen in the league, two in the FA Cup and one in the League Trophy).

Table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
10 Chesterfield 46 16 17 13 46 44 +2 65
11 Wigan Athletic 46 17 11 18 64 66 −2 62
12 Blackpool 46 17 11 18 59 67 −8 62
13 Oldham Athletic 46 15 16 15 62 54 +8 61
14 Wycombe Wanderers 46 14 18 14 51 53 −2 60
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).

References

  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
  1. ^ "England 1997–98". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 24 February 2010.