The big striker arrived at Bloomfield on the last day of the 2006 August transfer window in a move that could eventually see the Seasiders fork out £100,000. The former Everton trainee began his professional career at Blackburn where he enjoyed a successful loan spell at Brentford. On his return to Ewood Park, Ben found his first team chances limited prompting a move to Stockport County. Following a disappointing time with County, Ben jumped at the chance to move to Hull City where he became something of a cult hero, but following Phil Parkinson's appointment Ben found himself out of favour and the likable front man was delighted to link up with his former Blackburn team mate Simon Grayson. This season he has already begun to get amongst the goals in The Championship including a header against Sheffield United.