Blackpool supporters have ended their long-standing boycott of home games following the removal of chairman Owen Oyston from the club's board. Fans queued outside Bloomfield Road to purchase tickets for the upcoming League One match against Southend United on March 9.
The club confirmed a change of bank account mandate after the appointment of a new board, which includes Ben Hatton, Ian Currie, and Tim Fielding. This move effectively ended the 'stay away' protests that had been in place since the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2011.
Nearly 5,200 tickets have already been sold for the Southend clash, which would be the second highest home attendance of the season. It is expected to be the largest crowd of home supporters this term, with the previous high of 10,000 against Sunderland on New Year's Day including over 7,000 away fans.
Midfielder Jay Spearing expressed his delight on Twitter, posting an image of the queues and writing: 'What A Fantastic Sight! Blackpool Fans Queuing For Tickets #welcomeback #UTMP'. The club urged fans to be patient with staff as they handle the high demand.
Blackpool are away to Bristol Rovers this weekend as they aim for a play-off place. The Oyston family's ownership had been a source of friction, with fans protesting against lack of investment for years.
