There have been 37 full-time managers of Blackpool F.C. (including repeat appointments). The longest-serving manager was Joe Smith, who occupied the role for 23 years;Michael Appleton, meanwhile, lasted 65 days in the role. The club has, on average, appointed a new manager just under every three years. As of March 2020, the club has had ten full-time managers in eight years. There have been four repeat appointments: Bob Stokoe, Allan Brown, Simon Grayson and Michael Appleton. In 2014, Jose Riga became the club's first foreign manager.