Entering the last day of the regular season, Blackpool still holds onto a glimmer of hope in making it into the League One play-offs. Currently sitting in eighth place in the third-tier standings, they trail fifth-placed Barnsley by just two points, with Lincoln City and Oxford United right on their heels.
A win for Blackpool against Reading at The Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday, coupled with favorable results elsewhere, could see them secure a coveted top six finish and a chance at promotion back to the Championship. If they manage to achieve this feat, much credit should go to Karamoko Dembele.
After Blackpool’s relegation from the Championship last season, Dembele arrived on loan from Stade Brestois and has been a standout performer for the team. The 21-year-old winger has scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 45 appearances, earning him both Player’s and Supporter’s Player of the Year awards.
Despite his success at Blackpool, Celtic might be kicking themselves for letting Dembele go on a free transfer after limited first-team opportunities. With his talent and potential, Dembele could become a hot commodity in the transfer market in the near future, making Celtic’s decision to let him leave look like a missed opportunity.
As he continues to shine on loan at Blackpool, it’s clear that Dembele has a bright future ahead of him, and Celtic may come to regret not holding onto the promising winger.
