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Bowyer impressed by summer signings

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The LeaguePaper Team
5 August 2018

By Matt Wright

BLACKPOOL manager Gary Bowyer was delighted with the way his new-look side came through a tough test at Wycombe Wanderers to earn a draw.
Bowyer named eight summer signings in his starting line-up, including goalkeeper Mark Howard, who was beginning his second spell at the club.
The 31-year-old made a string of fine saves, as the Seasiders held firm in the face of considerable pressure from the Chairboys, who were playing their first match League One for six years.
Bowyer said: “It’s a hell of a battle you’ve got to go into with them and I thought we stoo...

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