One player on loan from Blackpool admits he doesn’t know where he stands in terms of his long-term future.
Rob Apter, a Blackpool midfielder, has revealed that he is unsure about his future at Tranmere Rovers.
Apter is on loan at Brunton Park until January, after which the Tangerines will decide whether or not to recall him. He struggled to get starts at Rovers and has had to impress a new manager after Ian Dawes, the man who signed him, was replaced by Nigel Adkins.
Tranmere’s plans for Apter are unknown, as is whether they wish to extend his stay on Merseyside. Blackpool manager Neil Critchley recently praised the 20-year-old for his perseverance and expressed his desire for his good form to continue, but did not reveal his stance on recalling him.
To be honest, I don’t know,” Apter said in a post-match interview with BBC on Saturday when asked about his long-term future with the Birkenhead club.
“I’m just going game by game and seeing what happens.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, he stated that he “kept in touch” with them “all the time,” so hopefully his future will be resolved soon. If Apter returns to Lancashire, he will not be required to be included in their 25-man squad because he is under the age of 21, and no changes will be required to accommodate him.
Apter scored against Forest Green Rovers for the second week in a row, giving him two goals in three games after three straight starts in all competitions. He received the ball on the flank, cut inside, and beat Forest Green custodian James Belshaw with a low shot for his first league goal.
Reflecting on his recent performances, he stated, “It took me a while to get in the team, and now that I am, I just have to keep myself in it, keep scoring goals, and keep contributing to wins.”
“We knew we had to come and get a result. I think we showed what we’re all about, and that was probably the best game we’ve ever played. If we keep this up, we should be able to put a few more results on the board and move up the league table. I don’t think where we are now reflects how we are.
