Grimsby Town boss Michael Jolley has been shortlisted for the SkyBet Manager of the Month for December. Continue reading
Mariners set to add another Swedish defender
Grimsby Town manager Michael Jolley is set to add another Swedish defender to his ranks at Blundell Park, according to a report in the country’s Sportbladet. Continue reading
Grimsby’s Forgotten Upset – North Nods Middlesbrough Out at Ayresome
The FA Cup is renowned for its giant-killings and one of the tournament’s greatest ever upsets took place on 7th January 1989 when non-league Sutton defeated 1987 Cup Winners Coventry 2-1 at Ganders Green Lane.
And only that result could overshadow Fourth Division strugglers Grimsby travelling to top flight Middlesbrough and coming away with a 2-1 win thanks to a brace from Marc North. Whilst Sutton’s exploits are now part of FA Cup folklore, the Mariners’ goals are consigned to the archives and a short video clip on YouTube.
Here I take a look back at that famous win, one that deserves so much more credit than it receives. How tragic that both the Mariners’ heroes that day – North and Keith Alexander are regrettably no longer with us.
Bishop checkmates Mariners in New Year’s clash
A solitary goal from veteran midfielder Neal Bishop was enough to earn Mansfield Town the spoils in their New Year’s Day clash with the Mariners at Blundell Park. Continue reading
Flashback | Grimsby Town 4 Mansfield Town 1
Grimsby Town 4 (Artus, G Pearson (2), Colbeck) Mansfield Town 1 (Rhead)
Monday 27 August 2012 | Football Conference | Blundell Park | 3,397
The Mariners registered an excellent Bank Holiday victory over Mansfield Town at Blundell Park, running out 4-1 winners thanks to goals from Frankie Artus, a brace from Greg Pearson and a further strike from Joe Colbeck. Continue reading
Up The Mariners 