Blackpool head coach praises defender's return at Bournemouth

Marvin Ekpiteta continues to step up for Blackpool and Neil Critchley was delighted with the defender’s Championship bow at Bournemouth.
By Andy Moore
Published 27th Aug 2021, 16:45 BST
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The 25-year-old started every League One game for the Seasiders last season until suffering a hamstring injury in February.

Last Saturday’s draw against the Cherries was his second league start since then and his first in the second tier.

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The Londoner was playing non-league football until he moved up to League Two with Leyton Orient two seasons ago.

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He has continued to climb a level each season since joining the Seasiders and his timely tackles were a feature at Bournemouth last Saturday.

Head coach Critchley said: “Marvin was excellent last season and was one of the mainstays of the team until February. He was on such a good run when he got injured.

“He had a good pre-season and can be pleased with his performance on Saturday against a Bournemouth side with really good attacking players.”

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