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BBC News
27-07-2025
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- BBC News
Blackpool 'couldn't block Apter's Charlton move'
Blackpool manager Steve Bruce has said the club could not stand in the way of Rob Apter's "life-changing" move to Charlton Scotland under-21 winger, who came through the scholarship programme at Bloomfield Road, signed for the newly-promoted Championship side recently, despite being a fans' 22-year-old left after five seasons with the Tangerines, and Bruce said the undisclosed fee they received had helped to revamp the squad, with eight new signings coming told BBC Radio Lancashire: "Rob knocked my door down for the best part of three weeks, which is understandable."To play at a higher level is one thing, but when it gets into life-changing situations in financial terms, we have to respect the boy and wish him the best of luck. It's great to see a young kid come through and none of us wanted to lose him."He's a bit of a dying breed, a little dribbler who goes past people, and he can only get better because of his age. His reaction is normal, if you get asked to quadruple your wages you are going to knock on my door." The former Manchester United centre-back said he was especially pleased with the permanent signing of forward Niall Ennis from Stoke City and the recruitment of defenders Fraser Horsfall, who captained Stockport County to promotion last year, and experienced Sheffield Wednesday stopper Michael Ihiekwe on free transfers."We've had our targets but the main thing was the Bosman targets and we've used that very well," said Bruce."Bringing Niall (Ennis) back was always going to be a priority and we've done that. Now we need (players in) wide areas and up front and we can say we've put a very competitive squad together."To get the captain of Stockport is a great signing, and Michael with his experience of playing in the Championship, it's very good." Bruce has also bolstered his goalkeeping department with the addition of former Wycombe Wanderers man Franco Ravizzoli and the loan of Birmingham City's Northern Ireland international Bailey Peacock-Farrell for the said the club had tried to bring back Everton's Harry Tyrer, who was the main goalkeeper last season, but after failing to agree a deal with the Premier League club he confirmed the two new men will fight it out for a starting place."It's a straight fight between the two of them. They're both very, very good goalkeepers and that's the way I try to manage. We're a lot stronger in that department than we were last year."We had to be respectful to Everton and the more the summer was eating away and we were not getting a decision from them, then we had to make the call and once I heard Bailey was available there was no decision to be made. To get him on loan we couldn't wait any longer."For one reason or another it hasn't quite happened for him at Birmingham but maybe a change of manager and different style … he's a very, very good goalkeeper."
BBC News
17-07-2025
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- BBC News
Charlton sign winger Apter from Blackpool
Charlton Athletic have signed Rob Apter from Blackpool for an undisclosed 22-year-old winger scored eight goals in 57 appearances for the Tangerines and was named League Two young player of the year while on loan at Tranmere Rovers two seasons Under-21 international Apter has signed a four-year contract and becomes Nathan Jones' seventh summer signing as the Addicks prepare for life back in the Championship, following their League One play-off final victory over Leyton Orient in May."I'm made up to sign for this massive club and I can't wait to play in front of you fans at The Valley," Apter told the club's website. , external"As soon as I spoke to the gaffer I knew it was the place for me - everything about the project is so exciting." Apter added: "I feel like I'm ready to play at Championship level now and I want to step up and show everyone what I can do."After coming through the youth ranks at Blackpool, Apter has spent time on loan at Chester, Scunthorpe United and Tranmere, where he scored 13 goals in 40 appearances. He has represented Scotland at under-19 and under-21 level.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Gossip: Addicks eyeing Apter
Newly-promoted Charlton are lining up a move for Blackpool winger Rob Apter, 22. (Richard Cawley) Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.
BBC News
15-07-2025
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- BBC News
Gossip: Addicks eyeing Apter
Newly-promoted Charlton are lining up a move for Blackpool winger Rob Apter, 22. (Richard Cawley, external)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.
BBC News
11-07-2025
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- BBC News
Gossip: Addicks battle Blackpool for Apter
Charlton Athletic are eyeing up a deal for Blackpool midfielder Rob Apter, 22, but Tangerines boss Steve Bruce is eager to keep hold of the Liverpool-born Scotsman. (Football Insider), externalWant more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.
