Liverpool fans react as under-23 manager Neil Critchley leaves

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Liverpool have today confirmed on their official website that under-23 head coach Neil Critchley has left to take control of Blackpool.

The 41-year-old has spent six-and-a-half years at Anfield producing some quality youngsters within the academy setup.

Critchley has held a number of positions within the Liverpool academy and was tasked with taking charge of the first-team twice this season.

He oversaw a 5-0 defeat over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup and knocked Shrewsbury Town out of the FA Cup.

Critchley is the latest academy coach to head from Liverpool to take on a senior role with another club.

Steven Gerrard, Michael Beale and Mike Marsh have all progressed into first-team roles in the past.

Blackpool are 13th in League One and beat Ipswich Town 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.

The Tangerines are currently 13 points off a play-off place in the third tier and Critchley will hope to revive the club’s fortunes.

Following news of his departure, Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to offer their best wishes.

Here is a selection of tweets from supporters as Critchley leaves the club.

https://twitter.com/AlexFtbl/status/1234420061848395777

https://twitter.com/RoyalANfield/status/1234418521624449024

https://twitter.com/peerso2001/status/1234426152103575552

https://twitter.com/shftblv2/status/1234419184546799616