{"id":559062,"date":"2020-07-21T11:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=559062"},"modified":"2020-07-21T11:44:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:44:50","slug":"blackpool-sign-striker-jerry-yates-on-a-permanent-deal-from-rotherham-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/21\/blackpool-sign-striker-jerry-yates-on-a-permanent-deal-from-rotherham-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackpool Sign Striker Jerry Yates on a Permanent Deal From Rotherham United"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blackpool<\/a> have made their fourth summer signing. The Tangerines have signed striker Jerry Yates on a permanent deal from Rotherham United<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yates\u2019 arrival continues Neil Critchley\u2019s squad revamp as he targets a promotion charge next season.<\/p>\n

Blackpool Sign Striker Jerry Yates<\/h2>\n

Yates Arrives on a Permanent Deal From Rotherham United<\/h3>\n

Blackpool announced via their website<\/a> they had signed the striker. Yates arrives for an undisclosed fee and has signed a three-year deal at Bloomfield Road.<\/p>\n

Yates is a product of the Rotherham academy and made just shy of 50 appearances for the Millers. But Yates really made his name on loan at Swindon Town<\/a> last season. Yates formed a formidable partnership with Eoin Doyle as they fired Swindon to the League Two title and promotion.<\/p>\n

He scored 14 goals in 30 games for the Robins and he will be hoping that form continues in a higher division. Blackpool won the race for the in-demand striker with several clubs chasing the prolific striker\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

Yates\u2019 arrival continues Blackpool boss Neil Critchley\u2019s revamp. The tangerines endured a disappointing second half of the season which saw their promotion bid end. Yates follows Keshi Anderson, Marvin Ekpiteta and Oliver Sarkic in joining Blackpool so far this summer.<\/p>\n

He will replace the departed Armand Gnanduillet who left at the end of his contract. Yates will hope to fill the void left by the big striker. Gnanduillet notched 15 league goals prior to the curtailment of the season.<\/p>\n

Yates Buzzing to Join Blackpool<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the Blackpool website about his move, Yates said: \u201cI\u2019m buzzing to get this over the line and sign for Blackpool.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve known about the interest for a while now, so to finally be here is a great feeling. This is an exciting Club with a huge fanbase and a big vision for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m ready and waiting to help the Club succeed and I can\u2019t wait for what\u2019s to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manager Neil Critchley added: \u201cI\u2019m delighted that Jerry has decided to join us at Blackpool.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe works tirelessly for the team and is exactly the kind of player we need to continue moving the Club forward. He\u2019s honest and has a tremendous work ethic, which is something I\u2019m sure our supporters will identify with.\u201d<\/p>\n

“His goal scoring record, particularly last season, was excellent, and we\u2019re delighted to welcome him to Bloomfield Road.\u201d<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>