Championship

GRAYSON PRAISE FOR JORD

by
Simon Grayson
6 October 2019

LEAGUE ONE
SIMON Grayson has challenged Jordan Thompson to be Blackpool’s matchwinner on a regular basis.
The Northern Ireland international scored a stunning individual goal in the Seasiders’ win over Lincoln, and Grayson wants to see more of the 22-year-old midfielder’s attacking flair.
“With his ability, certainly,” Grayson said. “That’s what I’d been demanding of him in training. When he gets in those areas, he needs to express himself more.
“Jordan will be the first to admit he’s been a bit too safe. He can make things happen....

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