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Blackpool responsibility for ex-Charlton Athletic man explained after recent friendly Karoy Anderson was handed the captain’s armband in Blackpool’s recent pre-season meeting with Port Vale. There was an opportunity for a young player to step up in Blackpool’s pre-season friendly of the summer. Ian Evatt’s side headed into their meeting with Port Vale with a number of senior players missing. Club captain George Honeyman sat out the fixture due to injury, while fellow experienced figures Fraser Horsfall and Michael Ihiekwe weren’t involved either. When this was the case at the end of last season, the long-serving CJ Hamilton was handed the armband, but with the wing-back on the bench, it had to go elsewhere. Ultimately it was Karoy Anderson who took on the responsibility despite his young age. The 21-year-old impressed while on loan with the Seasiders in the second half of last season, prompting the club to secure his services permanently. An undisclosed fee was agreed with Charlton Athletic last month, with the midfielder penning a four-year deal - which includes a 12 month option. While more experienced players were still on the pitch against Port Vale, the Blackpool coaching staff still opted to put their faith in Anderson. Subscribe now for HALF PRICE and catch every minute of our Seasiders coverage this season - from pre-season to the final whistle. Click here “He just goes about his business and does things right; not that the other players don’t,” explained assistant Stephen Crainey. “We felt that he merited it, that was the reason behind it. He goes about his business really well, and gets about the pitch - he’s a leader in that sense. “He’s not as vocal, but he leads on the pitch with how he does things.”