Critchley thrilled at new boys’ recovery

NEIL CRITCHLEY insisted Blackpool will prove to be a worthy Championship outfit – after a remarkable turnaround to their season.

The Tangerines climbed out of the bottom three with an inspired comeback – their second win in eight days – as Boro were booed off.

The new boys are growing in confidence after muscular play from Marvin Ekpiteta and a Grant Hall own

M’brough 1 Blackpool 2 goal cancelled out Marcus Tavernier’s disputed opener. Critchley said: “We are not struggling, our performances show that.

“If we show spirit and togetherness we have the quality to be competitive in this division.”

Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock (above) said: “I thought we should have won it.”