If Blackpool are recalling Thorniley in an attempt to show us what a big club they are then I feel for him.
Don't get me wrong, Brannagan is our player - he's more important to the club and he has a higher ceiling. I'm sure he's good enough to make it to the Premier League/top end of the Championship one day, so I'm glad we've stuck to his buyout clause and not let Blackpool low ball us with derisory bids and threats over Thorniley, but Thorniley doesn't really deserve to be messed around as a makeweight by them. I can't see him ever playing above the bottom half of the Championship due to a lack of physicality, but he reads the game well and is an accomplished defender at this level. He's also comfy on the ball and seems to have a good attitude. We're a much better option for him at this stage of his career than Blackpool's bench or reserves, so if he does get recalled I hope he gets himself sorted with a decent contract somewhere where he'll get a chance to settle.
If it's true and it is because we're not selling them Cam on the cheap, then Blackpool really need to have a word with themselves. If you fancy yourself as a big club then start acting like it.