TITLE-WINNING DEFENDER NEAL EARDLEY SAVOURS THE GOOD TIMES

By John Lyons

MR CONSISTENCY: Neal Eardley has made a major impact at Lincoln City
PICTURES: PA Images

STEPPING UP: Neal Eardley celebrates promotion with Blackpool in 2010

BIG TEST: Playing in the Premier League for Blackpool against Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez

LEADERS: The Cowley brothers, Nicky, left, and Danny celebrate promotion

WHEN you’ve endured tough times in your career, it makes any success that comes your way all the sweeter – and Neal Eardley is a prim...