During the 1995–96 season, Blackpool missed out on promotion to the Second Division by a single point under the guidance of manager Sam Allardyce. During the play-offs, they played Bradford City, with Bonner scoring once during a 2–0 first leg win.
During the 1995–96 season, Blackpool's bid for promotion to the Second Division was thwarted by a single point under the guidance of manager Sam Allardyce. In the playoffs, they faced Bradford City and secured a 2–0 win in the first leg with Bonner scoring.