Blackpool confirm the signing of Jordan Rhodes on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town
The experienced striker has scored over 200 goals during his 16-year playing career, and holds the record for the most goals in a singular League One campaign.
Rhodes will provide the Seasiders with a boost in attack.
On joining the Tangerines, the 33-year-old told the club website: “I’m really looking forward to being here and to be working with these players and all of the staff.
“I think this is a club that will be up there at the right end of the division come the end of the season, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in that.”
Rhodes started his professional career with Ipswich, and has gone on to play for the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday.
He has also enjoyed two stints with Huddersfield, whom he joins the Seasiders from.
It was during his first stint at the John Smith’s Stadium, he took League One by storm, with 36 goals throughout the 2011/12 season.
On the signing, Neil Critchley said: “We are delighted to bring Jordan to Blackpool, who has a proven track record of scoring goals.
“His record speaks for itself, whilst his knowledge of this league and what is required will prove to be vital during his time with us.
“He provides another option in the final third and we are all looking forward to working with him.”
Blackpool’s next outing comes away to Lincoln City on Saturday afternoon, with Rhodes registered in time to be in contention to play.
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Terriers boss Neil Warnock has made clear that Ben Wiles has not been brought in from Rotherham United just to make up squad numbers after the club paid a ‘significant’ transfer fee to bring him in from their Championship rivals.
The midfielder was the subject of several transfer bids by Burnley last season, with the Millers resisting the eventual second-tier champions’ efforts to prise him away – but with just one year left on his contract, they felt it was the right time to cash in after Huddersfield Town came in for him this summer.
Warnock said in a club statement: “We wanted to bring in another midfield player during this window, but I look at the likes of Jack Rudoni and David Kasumu, and I didn’t feel the need to sign someone who didn’t improve on what we have backing them up.
“That’s why we’ve been very patient to get Ben, and I’m delighted to get him on board. I’ve watched Ben for the last couple of seasons and I think he’s been outstanding. I also think there’s a lot more to come from him as he’s at a good age; he can take everything on board and progress. I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Sporting director Mark Cartwright added: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Ben to Huddersfield Town today. There’s a lot of credit to go around for making this happen; it’s been a real team effort, from Neil Warnock to our recruitment team and everyone between.
“I want to give special thanks to our owner Kevin Nagle and chief executive Jake Edwards for their backing, as this is a significant investment in terms of the transfer fee. We all believe in Ben’s ability to make an impact on the pitch for us, not only this season but also over the coming years too.”
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