PLAYER PROFILE
By Chris Dunlavy

MARVIN EKPITETA
BLACKPOOL CENTRE-BACK

HEAD MASTER: Marvin Ekpiteta has become a key man for the Seasiders
PICTURE: Alamy

MARVIN Ekpiteta, the Blackpool central defender, spent a long time clawing his way back to the professional game. Now, he isn’t hanging around.
Released by Oxford United as a teenager, Ekpiteta worked as a teaching assistant, delivery driver and warehouse skivvy, all whilst playing part-time for Non-League sides across Essex.
Chelmsford City. Concord Rangers. East Thurrock United. Long days and cold nights. Four long years w...