Gus Poyet expects a new-look Blackpool side to visit the Amex on Saturday as new boss Paul Ince implements his style on the team.
The Tangerines were recognised for their all-out attacking ethos under the guidance of Ian Holloway but Poyet expects to face a different outfit this time.
He told seagulls.co.uk, “It will be a totally new Blackpool side for the fans.
“They will be very organised; as soon as they lose the ball they will be in shape and not open, so the first goal will be very important on Saturday.
“Blackpool cannot make the play-offs and look safe from relegation; sometimes having nothing to play for helps but it depends on their mentality. Sometimes you cannot get all 11 players to have the same mentality on the pitch because some people will be playing for themselves or don’t want to get injured but everyone is different. Others will forget about everything and play their game.
“What I know is that it will be difficult, very tight and one of those games where you cannot give anything away. You need to score to make the difference.
The Albion boss admitted that Ince, appointed Blackpool boss in February, has been missed in football since he parted company with Notts County two years ago.
“He seems happy, I’m sure that they will improve and it will be nice to see him on Saturday. He was such an important person and character for English football and those are the kind of people you want in football, so I’m very happy that he’s back.
“You want those kind of people involved because these are the kind of people who will do something special. What happened to Incey at Blackburn is the same as what happens to a lot of managers; they do well in the Football League, move into the Premier League and they don’t have enough time.
“It’s not fair that he had a bad time at Blackburn and it looked as if his management career was going away. Incey deserves to be in football and I’m pleased he’s back. We are going to try and have a good game on Saturday then enjoy a drink afterwards.”
Meanwhile Poyet hailed the togetherness within his group of players as they look to consolidate their position in the play-offs.
“The mix of players we have makes it a better squad for us. That is why when we are missing key players, like we had on Saturday, the rest of the squad is strong enough to get important results.
“It makes us a better group by not having too many players coming in and out on loan. We know what we have got every day and we don’t have to deal with different characters and different attitudes.
“I want players to be friends on the pitch rather than on a Wednesday or Thursday night, off the pitch. It’s on the pitch when you really come together.
“This squad is showing how important the group is. When you play together, travel together and spend time together you see reactions and that makes a better group and a better team on the pitch.”
Purchase tickets online, via the ticketline on 0844 327 1901 or by visiting either of the club's ticket offices, located at the Amex and in Queens Road, Brighton.
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The Tangerines were recognised for their all-out attacking ethos under the guidance of Ian Holloway but Poyet expects to face a different outfit this time.
He told seagulls.co.uk, “It will be a totally new Blackpool side for the fans.
“They will be very organised; as soon as they lose the ball they will be in shape and not open, so the first goal will be very important on Saturday.
“Blackpool cannot make the play-offs and look safe from relegation; sometimes having nothing to play for helps but it depends on their mentality. Sometimes you cannot get all 11 players to have the same mentality on the pitch because some people will be playing for themselves or don’t want to get injured but everyone is different. Others will forget about everything and play their game.
“What I know is that it will be difficult, very tight and one of those games where you cannot give anything away. You need to score to make the difference.
The Albion boss admitted that Ince, appointed Blackpool boss in February, has been missed in football since he parted company with Notts County two years ago.
“He seems happy, I’m sure that they will improve and it will be nice to see him on Saturday. He was such an important person and character for English football and those are the kind of people you want in football, so I’m very happy that he’s back.
“You want those kind of people involved because these are the kind of people who will do something special. What happened to Incey at Blackburn is the same as what happens to a lot of managers; they do well in the Football League, move into the Premier League and they don’t have enough time.
“It’s not fair that he had a bad time at Blackburn and it looked as if his management career was going away. Incey deserves to be in football and I’m pleased he’s back. We are going to try and have a good game on Saturday then enjoy a drink afterwards.”
Meanwhile Poyet hailed the togetherness within his group of players as they look to consolidate their position in the play-offs.
“The mix of players we have makes it a better squad for us. That is why when we are missing key players, like we had on Saturday, the rest of the squad is strong enough to get important results.
“It makes us a better group by not having too many players coming in and out on loan. We know what we have got every day and we don’t have to deal with different characters and different attitudes.
“I want players to be friends on the pitch rather than on a Wednesday or Thursday night, off the pitch. It’s on the pitch when you really come together.
“This squad is showing how important the group is. When you play together, travel together and spend time together you see reactions and that makes a better group and a better team on the pitch.”
Purchase tickets online, via the ticketline on 0844 327 1901 or by visiting either of the club's ticket offices, located at the Amex and in Queens Road, Brighton.
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