Seaside late show gives Blackpool boss Steve Bruce relief

By Mike Glendinning

BLACKPOOL 2
Hamilton 19, Husband 90+4

EXETER CITY 1
Francis 88
IN HIS first match back in football, new Blackpool boss Steve Bruce admitted it was a tense encounter as his side defeated Exeter City 2-1.
The Seasiders looked to have dropped two points when Ed Francis cancelled out CJ Hamilton’s first-half goal in the 89th minute.
But Blackpool captain James Husband bundled in a 95th-minute winner to give Blackpool their first league win of the season and have Bruce smiling widely after his return to the dugout.
Performance was excellent
“I’m delighted,” said the vetera...

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