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Grimsby Town F.C.
'The Mariners'
Est 1878.

Grimsby Town are my local club, I've recently been looking for a long-term save and I thought what better than to start with my hometown team. I was released from Grimsby in real life in 2012 at the age of 18 when my Youth Contract expired and I wasn't offered a new one so the club holds alot of memories in my heart.

The most notable thing about Grimsby is that they are currently languishing in the Skrill Premier, but in 2002 when England beat Germany 5-1, Grimsby was top of the Championship. How the fall from grace has happened. Grimsby is a small fishing town in the north-east of England near Hull. My target is to obviously hit the big-time, but I will be able to make a full in-detail story about people in and around the club and facts ect..

Stadium:

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Blundell Park
8870 Capacity

Blundell Park hosts the oldest stand in England, the main stand which is still made from wood in most places! Despite that the stadium is one of the best in the league and would not look out of place in League One. It has been host to some very memorable games such as derbies against Lincoln and Scunthorpe and a 1-0 win in the Carling Cup as it was then to Tottenham. Most recently there have been discussions that a new stadium could be being built within the next 5 years which may propel the club in a forward direction.

Tactics:

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A 4-4-2 with advances wingers. With the attacking threat of our wingers they are best played pushed on, in central midfield we will have one man sitting all of the time to provide cover for the defence. Our strong point is the way we can play as a team, we have a left back in Aswad Thomas who loves to get forward and bomb on to support the winger so when we have the ball he will have a license to roam forward and support the attack. We can vary our play if we come up against a physical approach we have players in the mould of Andy Cook and Lenell John-Lewis who are big lads that hold their own up top, or if we want a passing intricate approach with pace we have Ross Hannah and Liam Hearn




Key Players:

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Liam Hearn
After a debut season with 30 goals in all competitions last year, Liam became a fan favorite and had clubs such as Peterborough and Swindon after his signature last year, he can turn a game on its head on a instance. An explosive burst of pace and a excellent finish make this guy one of the best players outside the football league.


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James McKeown
Signed on a free from Peterborough in 2011, A very young keeper alot of people had their doubts but with his amazing shot stopping ability and reflexes he has been named in the Skrill Premier team of the year in his past two seasons and at only 24 he still has his best years ahead of him, he will be very important to try and keep hold of.


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Scott Neilson
A very tricky winger who puts defences in tangles, he will be one of the most threats going forward this season. He arrived on a free from Crawley after a successful loan spell before. Originally Neilson chose to join Luton ahead of us as he was based in the south of England but he recognised he was playing his best football here at Grimsby.


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Shaun Pearson
A natural leader and a no nonsence defender. Shaun will provide the defence with leadership and consistency. He isn't the fastest defender, but anything rarely gets past him. He has been a fan favorite since his arrival from Boston in 2011. Aswell at 24 years of age he plays with a man of a mindset of 30.

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Fantastic decision mate, really looking forward to see you progress through the leagues. :)
 
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Pre-Season with UniKurve fitness will be beneficial for us and come into the season with a physical edge.

Summer Transfers

In's:

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As you can see, mostly loans brought in this season, I basically just want cover in areas I feel we are weak in if we get an injury. Although most of the players brought in will see regular action as I will be rotating alot with over 50 games this season, players will need rest and get jaded.


Out's:
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[TD]Dayle Southwell loan to Guiseley
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Young Dayle has gone to find regular first team action at Guiseley in the division below, with the right amount of gametime and development he could be a big part of our plans in the future. Alot of people will be keeping their eyes on him and his development on loan.

Pre Season Fixtures:

Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Grimsby

Grimsby 3 - 2 Bradford
Hearn, Hannah, Neilson

Loughborough D 1 - 3 Grimsby
Pearson, John Lewis (2)


We only had a short Pre-Season as I feel we had to focus on the training ground basics and I wanted to put my own stamp on the team and mould my own style into play before we kick off the season, I feel although we suffered a loss it was a positive Pre-season as we won against a League One opposition and controlled most of the play followed by a strong performance at Loughborough. I'm optimistic going into the season and with the media predicting us to finish 5th I quite fancy our chances of atleast a play-off place and will be disappointed if we don't reach our goal.


We begin our season with a home fixture against:

Aldershot
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AndySams10 said:
Fantastic decision mate, really looking forward to see you progress through the leagues. :)
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Thanks mate, need something different and more challenging.. Felt my last one was a waste of time, once again thanks for the support.
 
August 2013

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Me during my playing days at Grimsby Town.


Skrill Premier
Saturday 10th August 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 0 Aldershot
Rodman (30'), Hearn (45+1')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

A excellent way to open the season against Aldershot who was relegated last year from League Two. Alex Rodman who arrived from Aldershot in the summer showed his former club why they shouldn't have let him go by opening the scoring on the half an hour mark. Just as Aldershot was getting a grip in the game, Liam went and nicked a goal from a set-piece before half time and killed them off. A fantastic performance and a clean sheet to open the season.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 13th August 2013
Gateshead International Stadium

Gateshead 1 - 4 Grimsby
Doig (32'), Hearn (46'), Hannah (77'), O.G. (87')

MOTM: Chris Doig

Two victories, we have come out of the blocks fast this season, you cannot afford to slip up in this league as there is only one automatic promotion place. A great team performance today, I couldn't say I could pick a Man of The Match personally but it was decided by the match sponsors, old boy Chris Doig showed he's still got it.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 17th August 2013
Park View Road

Welling 1 - 4 Grimsby
Jackson (29'), Hannah (45'), O.G. (59'), Hearn (77')

MOTM: Adam Jackson

A mirror result from the game before and away from home. The lads did the travelling fans proud today who made the six hour trip to London and will be a fantastic journey home. I'm also pleased to see one of the loan signings getting Man of The Match and competing for a first team place. Hearn also made it 3 in 3 for us with another goal.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 24th August 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 6 - 2 Alfreton
John-Lewis (2', 53'), Jackson (43', 51'), Hearn (71'), Cook (90+2')

MOTM: Adam Jackson

Well, the Grimsby fans have been treated lately with 8 goals scored in the past two games, another 6 was added today in a 8 game goal bonanza. All three of my strikers scored and I was delighted to see Cook come on to score from the bench. Hearn added yet another to the talley, and loan-star centre back Jackson scored a brace today. However the highlight of the game was the crowd chanting for Lennell John-Lewis by chanting: ''John Lewis, his name is a shop".

Skrill Premier
Monday 26th August 2013
Ewen Fields

Hyde 1 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Will Haining

A poor match on a pitch in scruffy conditions which didn't suit us, we lost by the single goal but never got out the tracks, we was slow today and second to every ball. Hyde are relegation fodder and we should be taking points off them, I will definately see this as 3 points dropped but we move on to the next game and start again.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 31st August 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 0 Nuneaton
John-Lewis (7'), Elito (33'), Pearson (90+1')

MOTM: Medy Elito

We showed no signs of a hangover after our loss to Hyde. A confident performance with a trio of goals and a clean sheet today set the record straight, stand out performers was Medy Elito and Lennell John-Lewis, the link up play with them two at times was delightful to watch and we could have had a handful more goals had our finishing been better but we will take that! A perfect end to the month!!

Player Of The Month:

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Lennell John-Lewis 'The Shop':
His allround play has been excellent, his primary goal is to hold the ball up and bring others into play but 3 goals and 3 assists see the shop claim the award this month.


League Table:

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September 2013
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A sharp increase in the shirt revenue, maybe?

Skrill Premier
Saturday 7th September 2013
Kenilworth Road

Luton 0 - 2 Grimsby
Thomas (59'), Pearson (90')

MOTM: Aswad Thomas

I'm overjoyed at this result!! Luton, presumably the biggest club in the division we went to Kenilworth Road wary of what they possessed, a quality striker in Paul Benson and lots of strength and quality in areas. We rode our luck at times but we was the one to take our chances, we picked the right times to go forward and take a massive three points from this game.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 14th September 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 3 Braintree

MOTM: Sean Marks

Disgusting performance today, shouldn't be shipping three goals at home and we didn't create diddly squat either at the other end, the squad will be made aware of this and I will personally say sorry to the fans which turned up today as we didn't even turn up.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 17th September 2013
The Shay

Halifax 1 - 1 Grimsby
Thanoj (7')

MOTM: Andi Thanoj

We come away from The Shay with a point, although we should of won the game with the chances we had a point away from home is always good and we will take it, hopefully we can get back to winning ways though and stay with the pack at the top of the league.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 21st September 2013
The Deva Stadium

Chester 1 - 3 Grimsby
Hearn (11', 87'), John-Lewis (20'),

MOTM: Liam Hearn

The scoreline flatters us as we wasn't that great today and I thought Chester was the better of the teams. We took our chances though and thats what determines a football game, both of the strikers on the scoresheet and we faced a nervy 10 minutes seeing the game out but we hit them on the counter to seal the win.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 24th September 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 2 Dartford
Hearn (82'), Pearson (90+3'), McLaughlin sent off

MOTM: Tosin Olufemi

Dartford held us to a draw today, they came to Blundell Park just for that as they set up 5 in midfield and left a lonesome man on his own up top. They was 2-0 up and we was a man lite going into half-time so they must of thought they had nabbed 3 points with the only two shots they had on target until we got a concellation with 10 minutes to go followed by a excellent header from Shaun Pearson to give us a point, a great comeback and shows the spirit of the lads at the club.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 28th September 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Tamworth
Cook (85')

MOTM: Richie Baker

Very disappointed again as we fail to gain a win at home and miss out on two points. We literally created nothing all game until we threw on Andy Cook in the final 10 minutes in which he seemed to lift everyone and get a goal. He will be in the teams next starting XI.


Player Of The Month:
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Shaun Pearson
The leader showed he was valuable with some vital tackles and goals this month for us.


League Table:

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October 2013

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The outside of the Findus Stand.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 5th October 2013
The Recreation Ground

Aldershot 3 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (53'), Hannah (90+1')

MOTM: Matthew Patterson

Another game without a win. It's disappointing when you see how we started in the league, Kidderminster are building a lead now and we havn't been playing well of all at late, I have warned the lads to pick up their performances before the season ends before their eyes.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 8th October 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 0 Cambridge
John-Lewis (11'), Hearn (57')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

A morale-boosting win along with a clean sheet! We know we should be winning games even if we grind them out like we did today, but atleast its a win to build on and try and put our mini slumps behind us. The squad is still fighting though, I cannot knock the effort, something which will get us a long way.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 12th October 2013
The Raymond McEnhill Stadium

Salisbury 0 - 3 Grimsby
Hearn (43'), Evans (45+1'), McLaughlin (68')

MOTM: Lee Evans

Well a tactical masterchange today by yours truly won us the game. We was getting battered all over the pitch for the first half an hour, I sent the team instructions to regain possession and press higher up the pitch and in doing so we saw more of the ball and forced Salisbury into mistakes which won us the game.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 19th October 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Forest Green
John-Lewis (35')

MOTM: Matthew Barnes-Homer

A tough match today against good opposition, a draw was a fair result for both teams and I doubt that any of us will be that disappointed with a point. It was a 50-50 game and couldn't be seperated, we move onto the next game and prepare.

FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round
Saturday 26th October 2013
The Abbey Stadium

Cambridge 3 - 5 Grimsby
Hannah (19', 58'), Hearn (33', 37'), Pearson (90+2')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

What a fantastic spectacle for the FA Cups history! An eight goal thriller was excellent viewing for both fans and managers but we was the ones who booked our place in the FA Cup 1st round. The strikers was particularly excellent today in taking most chances they had, especially Hearn who had two assists to go with his brace.

FA Cup First Round draw:
Grimsby v Coventry

Player Of The Month:

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Liam Hearn
He could of won it just about any month, the hitman has already notched 12 goals in 17 games this year and doesn't look like stopping.


League Table:

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November 2013
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We have fans all over the world, hopefully we can deliver some success for them.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 2nd November 2013
Kingfield Stadium

Woking 3 - 1 Grimsby
McDonald (36')

MOTM: John Nutter

Very disappointing today, a team we should be pumping. Instead we suffered a defeat again against a mid-tabled team. We even took the lead and was looking to build on it. We will need to improve next game against Coventry should we even want to put up a half decent game against them.

FA Cup First Round
Sunday 10th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 0 Coventry
O.G. (11'), Hannah (61'), McLaughlin (75')

MOTM: Paddy McLaughlin

Well we pulled this one out of the bag unexpectedly!! A 3-0 win against massive opposition and the magic of this competition continues. We also received a massive lump sum of 60,000 in TV money which is massive for a club like ours, hopefully we get a decent draw next round which will see us have half a chance of making it into the 3rd round.

FA Cup Third Round draw:
Torquay v Grimsby

Skrill Premier
Saturday 16th November 2013
The Lamb Ground

Tamworth 1 - 3 Grimsby
Thomas (6'), Hearn (29'), Neilson (57')

MOTM: Scott Neilson

We struck revenge on Tamworth, both on the scoreline and physically, although I don't support this 3 of their players was stretchered off this game but none of the tackles was unfair and I love to see a good tackle in the modern game. A very important victory for us, we need to stabilize our form in the league and get a good run going.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 19th November 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 2 Welling
Hearn (19'), Bignot (22')

MOTM: Chris Strutton

End the match extremely disappointed after being 2-0 up and letting two goals in. Also extremely confused how we resulted Welling in not hitting the target in the first half to letting them claw two back, we need to cut that out of our game immiediately.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 23rd November 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 Barnet
Hannah (2')

MOTM: Sam Hatton

The boys never know what performance they will surprise you with! An excellent display against a top of the table tie against Barnet today, especially defensively where we defended like warriors protecting the goal. An early goal from Ross was enough to win us the game and what a result this is!

FA Trophy First Round
Saturday 30th November 2013
The Lamb Ground

Tamworth 0 - 3 Grimsby
John-Lewis (28', 77'), Hearn (45+1')

MOTM: Lenell John-Lewis

The shop was excellent today in his allround play and showed Tamworth his quality of finishing with two exquisite finishes from the big man. Liam was given the first half before being saved in case of injury and still managed to nip on the scoresheet, this competition will be used for players that need game-time and match fitness.

FA Trophy Second Round draw:
Grimsby v Alfreton

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Clayton McDonald
The 6'6 giant claims the award this month with his exceptional defensive work and organising.


League Table:

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December 2013
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Excellent flag put out today by the fans labeling Black&White Barmy Army

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
The New Lawn

Forest Green 3 - 0 Grimsby
McLaughlin sent off

MOTM: Ellis Harrison

Shot ourselves in the foot, had the chance to gain some points on Forest Green and after going a man lite we was struggling all game, it's McLaughlin's second red of the season and it's unacceptable and unfair on the squad, as we pushed for an equaliser they hit us on the break and got another before the final whistle to crush our efforts.

FA Cup Second Round
Saturday 7th December 2013
Plainmoor

Torquay 1 - 2 Grimsby
John-Lewis (6'), Hearn (23')

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

WOW! We've made it to the third round and two early goals from the regular strikers sealed it for us. We seem to be in a nack of beating bigger teams and no doubt I'll take that! We make it into the third round where we could possibly face the likes of Man Utd or Chelsea which would put us in for a massive payday and a great day for the fans.

FA Cup Third Round draw:
Ipswich v Grimsby
MERHHHHHHHH

FA Trophy Second Round
Saturday 14th December 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 2 Alfreton
John-Lewis (15'), George sent off

MOTM: Marcus Carver

The reserve players crashed out in the second round, I don't really take note of this competition as I'm interested in the league and not a tin-pot cup which will distract players. The only plus of this competition is if you reach the final and the Wembley money, but I think we have already made that from the FA Cup and want us to focus in the league.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 21st December 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Kidderminster
Hannah (61', 89)

MOTM: Ross Hannah

What a comeback! Superman Rossy Hannah proves why hes one of the most notorious finishers in the league, the little nippy man got a brace to win us our most important game of the season which brings us closer to them in 1st place. Hopefully we can have some more good results on the way.

Skrill Premier
Thursday 26th December 2013
Sincil Bank

Lincoln 2 - 2 Grimsby
John-Lewis (24', 46')

MOTM: Lenell John-Lewis

We was so close! In this local derby match we played in intense conditions with the bumper crowd at Sincil Bank, we played excellent all game and was moments away from the win until Lincoln scored with the last kick of the game which was very undeserved for them and they can count themselves lucky in this derby, we play them again in another six days. Below is the fans that travelled and gave us amazing support - Thankyou.

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Skrill Premier
Saturday 28th December 2013
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 3 Macclesfield
Elito (23'), O.G. (32')

MOTM: Danny Whittaker

Very disappointed to end the year with a loss, particularly as we took the lead twice it was very hard to take. Hopefully with the transfer window coming up we can make some arrangements to improve our squad.

Player Of The Month:

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Paul Bignot
The versatile man has covered in at centre back and right back but has been the standout performer this month.


League Table:

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January 2014

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Transfer news:

In's:

Gary Alexander: After his release from Crawley I was made aware and although at the age of 34 I believe he will be a very important player in this league for us. He has played most of his football in League One in his career so a drop down in leagues should show his quality shine through.

Ben George (loan): A cover at right back for us as we need it because of a departure from the team.


Out's:

Andy Cook: Sold to FC Halifax as never could get in the team ahead of John-Lewis and really struggled at times with his hold-up play and first touch, I hope he can do well at Halifax as he is a hard worker.

Joe Colbeck: Sold to Alfreton, not featured in one game this year as he doesn't fit in the formation. He is also a hard-worker but I couldn't change the system to fit him in.

Sam Hatton: Abit controversial of letting him go to promotion rivals Forest Green but they was willing to part with 20k and future transfer fees. I don't think hes of the highest quality and can be easily replaced.

Lenell John-Lewis: Gutted to have lost the shop but Oxford came in with a 5k bid and 40% of his next fee, I cannot decline his chance to play in the football league although we may be there next season, Lenell was a favorite for us and will be sadly missed.

Skrill Premier
Wednesday 1st January 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Lincoln
Hearn (20', 54')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

That goes to show why Liam leads the goalscoring charts this year! A massive derby win infront of a full-house at Blundell Park today was excellent and raised the hairs on the back of my neck when I heard the fans behind me with loud, energetic chants of: 'Mariners, Mariners, Mariners'. One of those days in football you will never forget.

FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 4th January 2014
Portman Road

Ipswich 0 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Tommy Smith

I told the players to go out with clear minds today and forget about the quality of opposition they was facing today and they upset all the odds with a goalless draw against a Championship team! We will bring them back to a replay at home where we can try again for a massive upset on the cards and hopefully use the magic of the FA Cup to our advantage.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 7th August 2014
Haig Avenue

Southport 2 - 5 Grimsby
Alexander (52', 62', 90+2'), Hearn (56', 78')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

What a turnaround after our shambolic first half, five goals in the second half and a debut hat-trick for the veteran Gary Alexander. The ex-Millwall man seemed to link up very well with Liam as they shared five goals between them today and Gary will be taking home the matchball which I hope isn't his last one of the season. What a way to introduce yourself to the club.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 11th January 2014
The Hive

Barnet 1 - 2 Grimsby
Rodman (35'), Hearn (48')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

This will be one to tell the grandkids about coming up against a legend of football and a Champions League winner in Edgar Davids. Still though, he couldn't influence his side to a victory and a very important win so high up the league is like a six pointer for us and we are delighted to travel back with three points.

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FA Cup Third Round Replay
Wednesday 15th January 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Ipswich
Thomas (24'), Hearn (40')

MOTM: Aswad Thomas

WOWWWWWWW! We knock a Championship team off the pedestal and claim our place in the next round of the FA Cup and the lowest remaining team in the competition, we fought and soldiered on today when we was up against it and our sheer determination and work rate won us the game today. Once again, fingers crossed for a big draw.

FA Cup Fourth Round draw:
Grimsby v Blackburn
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Skrill Premier
Saturday 18th January 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Gateshead
Elito (11')

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

Made a huge error which I hold my hands up for, I rested a few players in the dawn of our FA Cup tie expected us to beat Gateshead comfortably but we succombed to a draw and two points lost at my own fault. I hold my hands up and hopefully it doesn't cost us.

FA Cup Fourth Round
Saturday 25th January 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 1 Blackburn

MOTM: Grant Hanley

We are gutted yet so proud, gutted because we had a good go at Blackburn and I think a draw would have been a fair result but theres none of that in football and Blackburns quality shone through and delivered them into the next round, to even make it to the fourth round of this cup is a massive achievement and the lads ought to go out with their heads held high.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 28th January 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Hereford
Alexander (18', 37')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

The veteran delivered the goods again today with a brace against Hereford. His quality is beyond this division and if he still had fresh legs he would easily cut it in top teams of League One. I take my hat off to his performance and the quality of goals he scored today.

Player Of The Month:

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Gary Alexander:
5 goals in 5 games following his arrival from Crawley show he's been a super addition so far for us.


League Table:
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Well done mate, steady start and I'm sure more wins on the way to lead you to promotion! Gary Alexander will be the difference and will fire you to the league title!
 
February 2014
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A panoramic shot from the away stand of the whole of Blundell Park

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 4th February 2014
The Abbey Stadium

Cambridge 2 - 3 Grimsby
Elito (10'), Hearn (26'), Neilson (81')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

I thought we let this game slip after a 2-0 goal lead was squandered only for Scotty Neilson to come up with a delightful freekick ten minutes from time. Special mention to Gary Alexander aswell who had 3 assists today and was instrumental in our win, he's been excellent since signing for us.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 8th February 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 4 - 1 Southport
O.G. (1', 6'), Neilson (11'), Alexander (80')

MOTM: Scott Neilson

We was really gifted a 2-0 lead in the first 10 minutes with two own goals from Southport making our job alot easier, Scott added shortly after that with a great individual bit of skill before rounding the keeper to score and veteran Gary Alexander carried on his scoring prowess with another late goal today.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 15th February 2014
Princes Park

Dartford 3 - 3 Grimsby
Alexander (27'), Elito (41'), Hannah (85')

MOTM: Jonathan Prior

What a fantastic comeback from us, we was three goals down and looked like getting battered but we managed to peg them back for all three goals in a fantastic fightback and shows incredible team spirit, we just don't know when to give up. I am happy with a point today.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 18th February 2014
The Racecourse Ground

Wrexham 1 - 2 Grimsby
Alexander (35'), Hamilton-Forbes (53')

MOTM: Aswad Thomas

Wrexham had won six games in a row coming into this match and was piping full of confidence and grasping a chance to knock us off target in the league, but it wasn't to be. Young Hamilton-Forbes popped up with the winner for us with his first goal of the season and what a crucial one it turned out to be.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 22nd February 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 FC Halifax
Alexander (11')

MOTM: Andy Cook

One of our ex-players came back and haunted us, I knew Andy's potential but he needed first team football and he has seemed to settle into Halifax nicely. Another goal for Alexander today has taken the pressure of Liams shoulders abit for being the solumn goalscorer at the club where they now both share the responsibility but a draw will do.

Player Of The Month:

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Gary Alexander
Again, the veteran notched another 4 goals this month to his tally.


League Table:

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AndySams10 said:
Well done mate, steady start and I'm sure more wins on the way to lead you to promotion! Gary Alexander will be the difference and will fire you to the league title!
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Alexanders been sensational for me, one of the reasons I let John-Lewis go and I've got options whether to extend his contract or not.
 
Its great to see someone do a Grimsby Town career. I have a season ticket as it is my hometown club too. I hope you go one better than the actual team has done over the last couple of years and achieve automatic promotion.
Will be reading with eager anticipation.
 
March 2014
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Last seasons trip to Wembley in the FA Trophy Final in which we lost on penalties to Wrexham.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 1st March 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 3 Salisbury
Elito (19')

MOTM: Rasheed Bingham

Embarrassing today and I need more from the lads than that. I hope its a one off and we can start again next game.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 8th March 2014
The Moss Rose

Macclesfield 0 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (20'), Rodman (41')

MOTM: Alex Rodman

A uplift from the previous performance and we didn't suffer any hangovers, Liam got back to scoring ways and now the pendulum has swung from Alexander putting the goals in to him doing it now, we will need to push right to the end should we want automatic promotion this year.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 15th March 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 0 Wrexham
Hearn (74'), Elito (90')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

Two goals in the last twenty minutes saw us push promotion rivals Wrexham further away with a massive win secured at Blundell Park today. It was deadlock until Liam broke through the defence and scored an excellent finish which showed his expertees. When Wrexham pushed for an equalizer we hit them on the counter with Medy Elito securing the result for us.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 22nd March 2014
Liberty Way

Nuneaton 1 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (3', 47')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

Another brace for the hitman who tkes his tally to 27 for the season but suffered a bad ankle injury which sees him out for about 6 or 7 weeks and probably miss the rest of the season at such an unfortunate time as we are pushing for promotion.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 25th March 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 3 Luton
Hannah (28', 53')

MOTM: Ross Hannah

We was unfortunate to lose today but it's so tight at the top we can't drop points! One of the plus points was to take was that soon as Ross Hannah was stuck in the team he repaid us with a brace and hopefully he can carry this on. Up the mariners.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 29th March 2014
Edgar Street

Hereford 1 - 0 Grimsby
Neilson sent off

MOTM: Kingsley Black

Worrying as we havn't picked up any points in our past two games. Frustration set in aswell as Scotty Neilson was sent off for a lunge. Hopefully a new month will wipe the slate clean and we can get that 1st spot.

Player Of The Month:
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Alex Rodman
Rodders has had his best form here, cutting inside and providing service.


League Table:
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taskers01 said:
Its great to see someone do a Grimsby Town career. I have a season ticket as it is my hometown club too. I hope you go one better than the actual team has done over the last couple of years and achieve automatic promotion.
Will be reading with eager anticipation.
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I go as well!
 
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