Grimsby Town - We only sing when we're fishing.

April 2014
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Skrill Premier
Saturday 5th April 2014
Aggborough

Kidderminster 2 - 1 Grimsby
Evans (58')

MOTM: Lee Evans

Just not good enough once again. I'm disgusted in how the fashion in which we have lost our last 3 games and we may face a real lottery of play-offs should we not pick our form up. We can only hope teams around us lose.

Skrill Premier
Tuesday 8th April 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 0 Woking

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

Just I am speechless, no win in 4. We have maybe just blew all chances of automatic promotion after this result today.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 12th April 2014
Bludell Park

Grimsby 5 - 1 Chester
Thomas (31'), Straker (51'), Evans (54'), Alexander (57'), Pearson (78')

MOTM: Anthony Straker

Well I just don't know how the boys seem to bring out the anti-climax in us. I encouraged the lad to play a little more attacking and we managed to slot 5 past Chester who are not doing too bad. I hope this result picks us up from our mini-slump and we can go and win the rest of the games this season.

Skrill Premier
Saturday 19th April 2014
North Street

Alfreton 1 - 3 Grimsby
McLaughlin (9'), Alexander (78'), Hannah (86')

MOTM: Paddy McLaughlin

What a big result today. We need to win the last two games of the season to even stand a chance of winning the league otherwise we will have to do with the playoffs and I would much rather have automatic promotion. The lads pulled a fine performance out of the bag today.

Skrill Premier
Thursday 24th April 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 0 Hyde
Evans (58'), Hannah (62', 79')

MOTM: Ross Hannah

WOOOOOW! What another explosive performance to the already relegated Hyde. My heart was pumping as we went into half time 0-0 and I thought we may have blew it, we didn't take any chances and we was missing oppotunities. It will all go down to the final game of the season now and look how tight it is with only one game to go:

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Skrill Premier
Saturday 26th April 2014
Cressing Road Stadium

Braintree 3 - 2 Grimsby
Neilson (22'), Alexander (89')

MOTM: Dan Holman

The worst possible result we could have wanted. If either Forest Green or Barnet have gained a point today we have to settle for the play-offs. We will wait anxiously to find out whether or not we can celebrate, it's highly unlikely though as us 3 giants have been winning games all year and the chances of us all losing are very slim.

FT: Braintree 3 - 2 Grimsby
FT: Lincoln 2 - 0 Barnet
FT: Wrexham 2 - 0 Forest Green

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WE'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE WON PROMOTION BACK TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE!!
Even after losing our final game which we thought was so vital to win, local rivals Lincoln even did us a favour. We are delighted and the fans are going crazy, there will be glory days in the football league back at Blundell Park. We are Champions, it's been a long, grueling season but a enjoyable one every step of the way. We garnered an extra 200,000 from our FA Cup run this season which will help with the budget next season. I hope that we are so successful in the future and I can take my hometown to more glory. I will be partying tonight.


Final League Table:

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New faces on arrival at Blundell Park

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In's:

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[TD]Jody Morris
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[TD]Harry Baker
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[TD]Wilfred Gnahore
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[TD]Joel Grant
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[TD]Yeovil
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[TD]Ricky Holmes
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[TD]Portsmouth
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[TD]Hayden Mullins
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[TD]Rowan Vine
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[TD]Conor McLaughlin
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[TD]Facundo Granja
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[TD]Evan Hortwood
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[TD]Tranmere
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[TD]Maik Taylor
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[TD]Kevin Feely
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[TD]Charlton
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[TD]Scott Vernon
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We have brought in some undoubted quality. Players who are of a very high quality and some who will be used as squad players. I have also brought in a wealth of experience into the squad as I feel we will need some older heads in the team should we want to last a good majority of the season with a calm influence. Notable signings include the tricky winger in Joel Grant on loan who will no doubt provide trickiness and a direct running approach for defenders. Rowan Vine who was a regular in the SPL last year for Hibernian but has spent the majority of his career playing in the Championship. The biggest coup of the window was Scott Vernon who will lead the line for us, a regular at Aberdeen and his attributes will show just how good of a player he will be.

Out's:

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[TD]Stephan Hamilton-Forbes
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[TD]Luton
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[TD]25% Transfer
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[TD]Chris Doig
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[TD]Alex Rodman
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[TD]Craig Disley
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[TD]Andi Thanoj
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[TD]Scott Kerr
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[TD]Gateshead
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[TD]Jonathan Hedge
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[TD]York
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[TD]Paul Bignot
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[TD]Barnet
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[TD]Dayle Southwell
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[TD]Macclesfield
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Some of the players going out I wanted to keep but they was requesting too much money for my liking. The notable ones being Alex Rodman and Andi Thanoj. Andi is an Albanian u21 international and is tipped for good things, it's a shame to see him go. The rest of the players didn't warrent a new deal and I wish them well with their careers.


All Friendlies this year have been delegated to the assistant

Tranmere 1 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (59'), Gnahore (85')

Grimsby 1 - 2 Preston
McDonald (74')

Grimsby 1 - 3 Arsenal
Vine (24')

Hampton & Richmond 0 - 3 Grimsby
McLaughlin (34'), Hannah (83'), O.G. (88')


A very positive pre-season by my assistant whom I have spoken with closely, we will be very ready and we have trained hard with alot more fitness coming into this year as we aim to be the fittest team in the league and be able to last for a full 90 minutes against teams. We have assembled a very good squad and hopefully we can gel in time for the league.

Media Prediction:
20th
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August 2014
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One of the funnier events of the month as we see a rare streaker which I found comical

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 2nd August 2014
The Proact Stadium

Chesterfield 0 - 1 Grimsby
Vernon (43')

MOTM: Liam Cooper

Welcome back to the League Grimsby! Chesterfield who are favorites to gain a playoff place this year was taken apart by our technical side of the game matched with physical. The league seems alot less physical than the Skrill Premier and I have trained my players to match teams physically and not be bullied out the game. We played out our skins and on his debut Scott Vernon smashed in the winner for us to get us off to the perfect start.

Capital One Cup First Round
Tuesday 5th August 2014
Hillsborough

Sheff Wed 1 - 1 Grimsby (7-8 pens)
Alexander (41'), Thomas sent off

MOTM: Gary Alexander

A fantastic result to see us through to the next round of the Capital One Cup and a performance that inspires the team and those around them, we have proven last year we have it in our locker to beat higher reputation teams. We deserved a win in normal time and a cruel last minute equalizer sent us to extra-time when we took it to penalties and dispatched 8 in a row to take us to the next round of the cup! Lets have another cup run again!!!!!!

Capital One Cup Second Round draw:
Grimsby v Norwich


Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 9th August 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Newport County
Vernon (88')

MOTM: Fraser Franks

I'm very happy with the result today. We are favorites to finish just above the drop zone and was not fancied today but we dug in after taking a blow and managed to grasp a goal in the last two minutes of the game by that man Vernon again, I'm just sorry we couldn't give the fans an opening win at home as they have been excellent supporting us since I joined.



Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 16th August 2014
The Fans' Stadium - Kingsmeadow

AFC Wimbledon 0 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Josh Passley

A stalemate today in Wimbledon, both teams was the same in both terms that we couldn't create and opening and we was both good defensively. An away point in the league will always be taken given our prediction to finish 20th. I think if we continue to train hard and work for eachother we may just overachieve.


Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 23rd August 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 5 - 2 Hartlepool
Vernon (1', 64'), Vine (35', 70'), Morris (52')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

What a fantastic game and we gain our first win at home of the season for the fans; what a way to do so. I thought we was going to chuck it away going down 2-1 scoring two own goals in the process but we never stand defeated and struck Hartlepool for five. Braces for Vernon and Vine who was very impressive today and a goal for Chelsea legend Jody Morris.

Capital One Cup Second Round
Wednesday 27th August 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Norwich
Hearn (18'), Neilson (84')

MOTM: Scott Neilson

GET IN THERE! Another massive win against Premier League opposition this time, the two key players from last year who sent us through, a match in which we didn't look off the pace to Norwich despite a 3 division gap between us. We pressed high and pressured them from the off and reaped our rewards. Hopefully we get a good draw for next round!

Capital One Cup Third Round draw:
MK Dons v Grimsby

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 30th August 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 0 Accrington
O.G. (30'), Grant (37'), Alexander (40')

MOTM: Kevin Feely

Well I can't describe how to top off a better month, if we got the chance to take the table how it is now I'd take it all day long! We was excellent as in every game so far. The lads have done me so proud and the fans, we are performing so well so far and I will ensure my hardest to keep this going.

Player Of The Month:
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Scott Vernon
The ex-Aberdeen mans been on fire with 4 goals in the league so far this season his allround play is of a classy striker.


League Table:
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September 2014

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Back where we belong...

Johnstones Paint Trophy North First Round
Wednesday 3rd September 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 York (5-4 pens)
Vine (51')

MOTM: Graham Cummins

We seem to be penalty experts, scoring every single one we have taken this season! A good derby match between us and York. I thought in the first half an hour we was on the back foot but after that we controlled the match and had the better chances of the teams.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Second Round draw:
Grimsby v Burton Albion

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 6th September 2014
Bootham Crescent

York 2 - 1 Grimsby
Vine (45+1')

MOTM: Sean McAllister

Well York got their vengance back on us after dumping them out of the Johnstones Paint Trophy. We wasn't the best today but I can take the positives out of the game that we was creating chances and the lads kept going. It's our first loss of the season after being promoted and I'm still very happy.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 13th September 2014
The Bescot Stadium

Walsall 2 - 4 Grimsby
Pearson (22', 81'), Vine (30'), Alexander (85')

MOTM: Shaun Pearson

Delighted with this fantastic result, we always knew it was going to be a hard task against Walsall who've just come down from League One. They was playing against teams such as Wolves as we was playing teams such as Hyde. Nevertheless we dug in after being pegged back twice and fan favorite Shaun Pearson popped up with two vital goals to send us home with the win.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 20th September 2014
Sixfields Stadium

Northampton 2 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (18'), Granja (62')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

Before the match I'd of taken a draw, but not at two up. I'm the one to take blame though after we conceded I set the team to sit back way too much and it invited too much pressure on us resulting in a goal. It wasnt the players, but it's a learning curve for me as a manager who is still learning everyday. It could have been worse.

Capital One Cup Third Round
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Stadium:MK

MK Dons 1 - 1 Grimsby (4-5 pens)
Vine (44')

MOTM: Charles Dunne

MK Dons fans have had a massive backlash against the current owner of the club and most of the fans boycotted the game today leaving a measly 1200 homefans. We matched them in every area of the pitch and we had the drive of our fans making more than the home support. We are the lowest ranked team left in the cup and have impressed many pundits and supporters. We have still not missed a penalty this season. The only downside to the game was an injury to Rowan Vine who's been exceptional for us.

Capital One Cup Fourth Round draw:
Leicester v Grimsby

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 27th September 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 3 Portsmouth
Hearn (83')

MOTM: Reece Brown

We couldn't compete with Portsmouth today, they have lots of quality players and I was surprised they didn't go up last season, they are a huge club and we kept them at bay until the 60th minute but wasn't strong enough to overcome the threat from Portsmouth and I feel that they will go up this year.

Player Of The Month:
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Rowan Vine
4 goals this month and a number of assists, the ex-Hibs man has had an excellent start for us.


League Table:
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October 2014

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Blundell Park in all it's glory.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 4th October 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 3 Plymouth
Mullins (2'), Alexander (67')

MOTM: Maxime Blanchard

Our electric start to the season seems to have simmered abit, still we put in a good performance against Plymouth and had the better of the chances between the two teams. We was just extremely unlucky and shouldn't be too downhearted about the result. We will start again on the training ground tomorrow.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Second Round
Wednesday 8th October 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 2 Burton
Hearn (7', 65'), Thomas (37')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

We win in the Johnstones Paint trophy to book a place in the Quarter-Finals; We seem to like cup competitions. A Hearn brace today, he is starting to find his feet after a difficult start in the League Two campaign. I want to congratulate the lads on a strong performance and the fans for the continued support.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Quarter Final draw:
Port Vale v Grimsby

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 11th October 2014
Victoria Road

Dag & Red 0 - 1 Grimsby
Vernon (16')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

A single, solitary goal was enough to win the game today against relegation-threatened Dagenham & Redbridge. We kept a tight defence as we have been leaking goals of late and a clean sheet was a massive morale boost for the whole of the team and Scott Vernon got back to scoring ways.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 18th October 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 5 - 2 Southend
Granja (13', 28', 39'), McDonald (49'), Feely (90+2'), McDonald sent off

MOTM: Facundo Granja

A goals galore display today, Facundo Granja truely welcomed himself to the fans with a wonderful 26 minute hat-trick which sees him take home a League Two matchball. The lads looked very confident and playing with a smile on their face, a variety of goals and a wonderful performance.. Up The Mariners!

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 0 Gillingham
Pearson (18'), Granja (53'), Neilson (69')

MOTM: Sean Pearson

A very professional performance. We performed with flair and a will to win more than Gillingham. I believe we killed Gillingham off just after half-time and their heads dropped and we managed to pummel them into dismay.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 25th October 2014
Spotland

Rochdale 2 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Ashley Eastham

A game of many chances, either team could of won it but both teams missed a numerous amount of chances but Rochdale was the first ones to strike first, when we went hunting for a goal they got us on the counter. A missed opportunity for us today.

Capital One Cup Fourth Round
Tuesday 28th October 2014
King Power Stadium

Leicester 1 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Kevin Long

Leicester deserved the win today and they didn't allow us a single shot on target. We have done well to reach this stage though and the lads can be so pleased beating the likes of Norwich and MK Dons on the way. We certainly have sent out a warning to teams above that we don't fear anyone.

Player Of The Month:

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Facundo Granja
The Uruguayan has been in excellent form smashing a hat-trick in a league game and some tricky dribbling.


League Table:
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November 2014
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Blundell Park from the corner of the Osmand stand, fantastic view!


FA Cup First Round
Saturday 1st November 2014
The Proact Stadium

Chesterfield 0 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Kevin Feely

We hold Chesterfield to a tie. A good performance and we had to do doggy work as Chesterfield was spreading the ball about nicely, I fancy ourselves at home to dump them out and progress to the second round. It will take concentration and hard work though.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 4th November 2014
St. James Park

Exeter 3 - 1 Grimsby
Alexander (23'), Morris sent off

MOTM: Gary Alexander

This is the first time I've been bitterly disappointed with the lads, Exeter are near the foot of the table and we have established ourselves now to see we should be winning games near the bottom of the table. I told the lads the result today was unacceptable and we must win these sort of games.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 8th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 4 Rotherham
Vernon (18', 78'), Thomas sent off

MOTM: Danny Mayor

The form of recently isn't good enough and we will have to pick it up should we want to do better than what is expected of us. We played into Rotherhams hands and was very, very poor today and we need to be alot better to win these games. A positive I can take is Vernon put two chances away for us.

FA Cup First Round Replay
Wednesday 12th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 1 Chesterfield
Vernon (8', 35')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

Excellent result for us which ends the bad run and gives us fresh found confidence. A inspired performance and a great individual one from Scott Vernon who seems to have refound his goalscoring touch. Hopefully we get a nice draw to get into the third round of the cup

FA Cup Third Round draw:
Coventry v Grimsby

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 15th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 2 Fleetwood
Vernon (84')

MOTM: Anton Forrester

I'm facing one of my toughest times as a manager, we can't buy a win in the league at the minute despite controlling most games, I may have to look at juggling things to get a win. We will stay strong as a unit and I know it's hard after such a good start in the league but we are doing our best.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Quarter Final
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Vale Park

Port Vale 0 - 0 Grimsby (2-4 Pens)

MOTM: Aswad Thomas

We are through to the Semi-Finals of the JPT. We kept a clean sheet and again won a game on penalties, if we win the next game we will have a final. The lads have been really unlucky recently and it will only take a matter of luck till we are back up and running in the league again.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Semi Final draw:
Accrington v Grimsby


Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Whaddon Road

Cheltenham 0 - 2 Grimsby
Morris (43'), Vernon (62')

MOTM: Jody Morris

There it is!!! We have a league win after our drought we get a vital away win at Cheltenham. A cultured performance and all the lads backed one another up, it was only a matter of time. We also kept a clean sheet to top off a brilliant performance but the game was overshadowed by a horrific challenge on Scott Vernon which saw him stretchered off and hopefully he wont be injured for long.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 2 Mansfield

MOTM: Rory Boulding

We was struggling with injuries today and the squad was looking depleted, I can make no excuses though and we need the transfer window to come to make a few adjustments to the team as some games we have 6-7 players pulling the weight while some players look switched off so we will have to sort that.

FA Cup Second Round
Saturday 29th November 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 3 - 1 Coventry
Hearn (8'), Feely (80'), Alexander (87')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

Well, what we are not doing in the league we are making up for in the cup! Coventry are challenging for a automatic promotion place in our league and have been in fantastic form but we battered them all over the pitch. The thing which makes me mad is that we can't put this form in the league, it's making me tear my hair out!!!!

FA Cup Third Round draw:
Grimsby v West Ham

Player Of The Month:
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Scott Vernon
Excellent month before his injury, been an influential signing for us this season.


League Table:
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December 2014
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A very important word in my philosophy. We win as a team we lose as a team.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 6th December 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 Wrexham
Feely (27')

MOTM: Kevin Feely

A valuable win in the league against the Welsh team Wrexham who was promoted from the Skrill Premier with us. We should have had more goals but I will take three points and a positive performance out of the game, slowly but surely we are creeping into form and the players confidence is coming back.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Semi Final
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Accrington (5-4 pens)
Hannah (18')

MOTM: Sean Pearson

We are through to the Johnstones Paint Final!!! We have done ourselves proud, despite a slight slip in form in the league, we have been excellent in cup competitions this year and it's becoming abit of a special trait for us. We won yet AGAIN on penalties but you will take that in any competition to progress to a final. COME ON YOU MARINERS!!!!

Johnstones Paint Trophy Final:
Grimsby v Doncaster

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 13th December 2014
Plainmoor

Torquay 1 - 2 Grimsby
Hearn (67'), Vernon (68')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

What a comeback from the lads, now this is something I've been waiting for all season. To come from behind to win a game. We've done it now with goals in consecutive minutes, Scott Vernon returned from injury with an excellent display and a goal to show hes still hungry for goals.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 16th December 2014
Sixfields Stadium

Coventry 1 - 1 Grimsby
Vernon (69')

MOTM: James McKeown

As you can tell by the Man Of The Match award, James McKeown single handedly won us a point today, he was fantastic at saving shots, commanding his area and coming out to claim the ball. There has been alot of interest over him but he is staying put and will be our #1 for the foreseeable future.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 20th December 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 1 Wycombe
Hearn (90')

MOTM: Toni Silva

A draw was a fair result and we must accept it wasn't a loss. These games last month we would of lost but the lads have been better defensively as a team and we are playing better. The lads know we could of won this game though but a last minute equaliser gave us something.

Sky Bet League Two
Friday 26th December 2014
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 Chesterfield
Alexander (69')

MOTM: Shaun Pearson

We escaped with a smash and grab victory today, winning in a scruffy fashion doesn't bother me whatsoever as I'm here for results. We only managed a single shot on target but we took it and we frustrated Chesterfield all game by not allowing them to settle on the ball.

Sky Bet League Two
Sunday 28th December 2014
Rodney Parade

Newport County 1 - 3 Grimsby
O.G. (8'), Hearn (49', 70')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

A cracking result to move us up the table. Liam is really developing a partnership with Scotty Vernon up top. They both compliment eachother and cause defences lots of problems. A great way to end the year for us here at Grimsby.

Player Of The Month:

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Shaun Pearson
The Captain has been top notch this month, he has been key for us this season.


League Table:

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January 2015
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Transfer News:

In's:

Scott Wiseman - A excellent signing for us on a free transfer, he will provide quality at the fullback position which we have been looking for all season and hopefully he will get into the thick of things quick.

Miguel Angel Garrido - A Spanish winger who was made available on deadline day, hopefully his trickery will provide us with something different.

Theddy Ongoly - Experienced Centre-Back who joins till the end of the season to provide cover for the defence, he will be very useful if called upon.


Outs:

Paddy McLaughlin - Not featured much this season and he has been uneffective in games where he has been used.

Dayle Southwell (loan) - Dayle has the potential to be a fantastic player but there is alot of work to be done.

FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 4 - 2 West Ham
Vine (8'), Grant (12'), Morris (22'), Pearson (29')

MOTM: Leon Clarke

WOWWWWW! We have stormed through after a mad half an hour which we found ourselves 4-0 up against Championship WEST HAM! We looked nothing more after that and when they got the second my nerves was jangling but we clung on tight and we are through to the fourth round our fantastic adventures in cups continue!!!!!!! The clubs finances will be lighting up.

FA Cup Fourth Round draw:
Grimsby v Middlesborough
LETS ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE!

Sky Bet League Two
Thursday 6th January 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
Alexander (8')

MOTM: Shaun Pearson

An early goal was enough to seal this match, it was vital we didn't carry on our FA Cup success and become complacent in this game, we remained professional and saw the game through to secure an important 3 points.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 10th January 2015
Victoria Park

Hartlepool 0 - 3 Grimsby
Vernon (12', 45+3', 46')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

Vernon gave Hartlepool fans a reason to worry, a hat-trick from the experienced striker makes it his first one of the season and a very good away win for us and we secure three points again. A matchball for Scotty Vernon

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 17th January 2015
The Crown Ground

Accrington 2 - 3 Grimsby
Granja (3', 21'), Vernon (70')

MOTM: Fercundo Granja

We turned this game around like champions, another three goals away from home and more signal of intent we could mount a place for the play-offs but I hold my tongue as it may be way too early quite yet and we still could finish a mile off.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 20th January 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 0 York
Hearn (45'), Vine (69')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

Always nice winning against your closest rivals in the league. We looked convincing going forward and backing it up defensively with a clean sheet which makes me happy. Rowan Vine got back on the scoresheet after a long time of his name being abscent from it.

FA Cup Fourth Round
Saturday 24th January 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 2 - 2 Middlesborough
Vernon (13'), Hearn (81')

MOTM: Suso

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! We was so close yet again from going to the next round and our FA Cup exploits continue.. I can't tell you how we manage to pull it off but we was two minutes away from sealing a place there before Middlesborough sneaked a equaliser to break our hearts but we will get a replay at the Riverside and give it our best!

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 27th January 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 3 Walsall
Hearn (4'), Thomas sent off

MOTM: Nathan Tyson

Well Nathan Tyson ripped us a new arsehole to put it politely. When strikers are in that form there is no stopping them.
Move on.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 31st January 2015
Fratton Park

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Chris Dickson

Same as last game, except Portsmouth are a massive fish in a small pond. Chris Dickson has 25 league goals in 28 games for them this year and he brought his A-game today which ultimately destroyed us and our plans to try salvage a draw from this match. We have had two difficult games but next month is another month and we wipe the slate clean.

Player Of The Month:
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Liam Hearn
The workrate of this striker ensures we have it all over the pitch and he's put in some wonderful performances for us.


League Table:
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February 2015
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FA Cup Fourth Round
Wednesday 4th February 2015
The Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Grimsby (AET)
Mullins (69')

MOTM: Lukas Jutkiewicz

Our FA Cup dreams are over! But we didn't go without a fight and drove Middlesbrough all the way to extra-time to beat us. The lads yet again have been wonderful for us and they have done the club proud in these competitions knocking out bigger opponents which people thought we would be trounced by. We will now focus solely on the league.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 7th February 2014
Blundell Park

(Josh Garners 100th game in charge of Grimsby Town)

Grimsby 4 - 2 Northampton
Hearn (6', 30'), Ongoly (18'), Alexander (29')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

A first half flurry of goals saw me mark my 100th game in charge with one to remember. A very open game but we controlled it in most parts not giving Northampton chances, but when we did they took them and was very clinical in doing so. We did well to limit them to the number they had and won the game.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Final First Leg
Tuesday 10th February 2015
The Keepmoat Stadium

Doncaster Rovers 2 - 5 Grimsby
Vernon (31', 58', 65' 90+3'), Vine (82')

MOTM: Scott Vernon

Well I'm speechless. Scott Vernon has come out with an absolute worldie in the first leg of the final against Doncaster, four goals in a dazzling display and we killed Doncaster although they are lying in 2nd in the league above, we fear nobody and we will take a three goal advantage into the finals second leg. There was a proud moment aswell for 16 year old striker Simon Wall to make his debut for us.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 14th February 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 0 Dag & Red

MOTM: Kevin Feely

Against bottom of the table, I really expect us to be getting a win. The performance wasn't up to scratch and I see it as a huge two points lost. They will be going home celebrating like its a massive three points against us. We couldn't muster a goal against Daggenham today.

Johnstones Paint Trophy North Final Second Leg
Tuesday 17th February 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 0 Doncaster (5-2 agg)

MOTM: James McKeown

A good draw in these circumstances and we book ourselves in a place at.. WEMBLEY. We will look forward to the big event and it will be very good for the club financialy. We won't let our heads sway from the league though as that is the prioty. James McKeown showed again why he's our #1 by pulling off a numerous amount of quality saves.

Johnstones Paint Trophy Final:
Grimsby v Colchester

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 21st February 2015
Home Park

Plymouth 3 - 1 Grimsby
Granja (6')

MOTM: Oakley Hawkins

Promotion chasing Plymouth put us to the sword after we slipped into an early lead, we can't expect to go and win every game we play and we have to accept that although we are overperforming we are still way above our expectations and can't take defeats too deep. We bounce back.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 28th February 2015
Roots Hall

Southend 2 - 3 Grimsby
Hearn (18', 75', 87')

MOTM: Liam Hearn

What a fantastic turn around and I can't credit the players enough for it. Being two nil down Liam came into light and smashed a hat-trick for us to take all three points back to Grimsby. A vital win which still keeps us in contention for a place in the play-offs.

Player Of The Month:
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James McKeown
Jimmy Mac's kept 2 clean sheets this month and saved many games for us. Just shows what an important player he is for us.


League Table:
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March 2014
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Some of the ex-players with the Auto Windscreens trophy. Some legends in this photo.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 7th March 2015
Priestfield

Gillingham 0 - 0 Grimsby
Thomas sent off

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

Thomas nearly left us in the lurch after another red card which is his 3rd of the season which is unacceptable and will be fined two weeks wages as his actions, it nearly lost us the game as Gillingham was dominating when we went down to 10 men.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 10th March 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 0 - 0 Rochdale

MOTM: Rhys Bennett

The referee has killed us today. Missing two clear penalty claims for us where both players was butchered down in the area, I am disgusted at such poor officiating skills and they ought to be ashamed. We played great and the defence was tight and like a brick wall today.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 14th March 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 4 - 1 Exeter
Alexander (15'), Feely (39'), McDonald (78'), Hearn (88')

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

A variety of scorers today which is nice to see goals spread throughout the team. We have been very, very good defensively recently conceding one in our past three games. If we stop a leak of goals then we cannot lose. A very good win today, the fans was also excellent in getting behind the team.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 21st March 2015
Highbury Stadium

Fleetwood 1 - 1 Grimsby
Mullins (77')

MOTM: Hayden Mullins

A good away point. Fleetwood are in the play-off spots and have been very, very strong at home only long once all season so to take a point was good. It's been a long, grueling season but we mush keep pushing on and trying.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 24th March 2015
New York Stadium

Rotherham 2 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Kenny Miller

Bad way to end the month. We could have played better.

Player Of The Month:
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Hayden Mullins
The experienced midfielder came up with some top notch performances this month.


League Table:
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This is brilliant! Looks great and you're doing great! Being a fellow Grimsby Lad like yourself it was great to see a Grimsby story on here.. I was going to do one myself as I am also Grimsby, in my 4th season now, 2nd season in League 1! I got to the FA cup semis two years ago before losing 2-1 to Arsenal! But yeah, well played! A great read!
 
April 2015
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Would it be ours this month??

Johnstones Paint Trophy Final
Wednesday 1st April 2015
Wembley

Grimsby 3 - 0 Colchester
Morris (35'), Vernon (74'), Feely (86')

MOTM: Kevin Feely

What a win and what an occasion. A crowd of 75,000 was on hand to witness us smash Colchester on the hallowed ground of Wembley. We looked like the ones in a higher division as we controlled all the game and never ever give them a sniff. A nice little bit of silverware for this season.

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Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 4th April 2015
Field Mill

Mansfield 2 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Paul Reid

Mansfield whom will be play-off opponents should we get there dispatched of us today and did so with ease. We wasn't at our best and looked like we was suffering a hangover from the Johnstones Paint Trophy. We have no time for failure now and we need to try our hardest to sneak a place in the playoffs!!!

Sky Bet League Two
Monday 6th April 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 Coventry
Horwood (66')

MOTM: James McKeown

What an important result today, without key man Liam Hearn who unfortunately will be leaving at the end of the season we had a gap to fill and Evan Horwood stepped in to fill the void and didn't disappoint with the winner today against an awesome Coventry side!

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 11th April 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 1 - 0 Torquay
Granja (17')

MOTM: Clayton McDonald

An early goal from Facundo gave us the lead which we clung onto and Torquay didn't get near our goal. Great defending once again from us and we keep on improving as the season goes on. We are still in with a shout of a place in the playoffs. We can only play our best and hope.

Sky Bet League Two
Tuesday 14th April 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 4 - 2 Cheltenham
Alexander (33'), Granja (44'), Vernon (55'), Mullins (64')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

A great result and a scoreline to ease the nerves, the only thing i'm unhappy about is being 4-0 up and conceding two late, sloppy goals to give them the credibility of looking like they deserved them.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 18th April 2015
The Racecourse Ground

Wrexham 2 - 2 Grimsby
Granja (14', 77')

MOTM: Facundo Granja

A credible draw at Wrexham and we have sealed our place in the playoffs!!! We lost Scott Vernon early on though which is terrible news as we will be without him and Hearn for the playoffs. With the form Fercundo Granja's in, he could be our man to fire us to victory. We will wait and see.

Sky Bet League Two
Saturday 25th April 2015
Adams Park

Wycombe 2 - 0 Grimsby

MOTM: Russel Grant

I gave some players rest today for preperation for the playoffs. We did ok considering we didn't have many players from the first team, now we must try our lottery in the playoffs.

Final League Table:
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PLAYOFFS NEXT!!

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Jake_gtfc_burrows said:
This is brilliant! Looks great and you're doing great! Being a fellow Grimsby Lad like yourself it was great to see a Grimsby story on here.. I was going to do one myself as I am also Grimsby, in my 4th season now, 2nd season in League 1! I got to the FA cup semis two years ago before losing 2-1 to Arsenal! But yeah, well played! A great read!
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Cheers mate, the cup runs seem very good if you sit back defensive. Bigger teams seem to push more forward and are liable to the counter
 
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Sky Bet League Two Playoff Semi Final First Leg
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Blundell Park

Grimsby 4 - 2 Gillingham
Grant (1', 67'), Alexander (56', 74')

MOTM: Gary Alexander

Despite being completely overrun by injuries, we give ourselves a massive advantage going into the second leg with a two goal swing in our favor. Gillingham wasn't at their best and we took full advantage of that by smashing four past them. We will need composure to get through to the final though.

Sky Bet League Two Playoff Semi Final Second Leg
Tuesday 12th May 2015
Priestfield

Gillingham 1 - 3 Grimsby (3-7 agg)
Alexander (5'), Pearson (36'), Grant (88')

MOTM: Sean Pearson

WE ARE THROUGH TO THE FINAL OF THE PLAYOFFFFFFS!!!!
We managed to beat them in their own backyard aswell, a great victory over them and it fills us with confidence going into the final which we will be playing York. I hope this set of lads can do it as we have 11 injuries to first team or rotational players which concerns me but we have nothing to lose in that final as shown here against Gillingham!!

Sky Bet League Two Playoff Final
Saturday 16th May 2015
Wembley

Grimsby 0 - 1 York

MOTM: Danny Parslow

Heartbreak, complete heartbreak for us. We have come so far and to lose in the final is like receiving a dagger in the heart. I can't say a word wrong about the lads as they was excellent for me and have been all season in overachieving. We was without 11 players due to injury, I know it won't change anything but we have had no luck yet we still put in a classy performance and we will start again next season stronger and hungrier for success.

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The game can be a joke sometimes.

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