From a Brazilian trialist to an infamous French midfielder, and a former Chelsea youngster, here are eleven players who turned out for both the Mariners and Colchester United.
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⏪ | Colchester 3 Grimsby Town 2 | 16.08.16
Colchester United 3 (Dickenson (2), Guthrie) Grimsby Town 2 (Disley, Bogle)
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Sky Bet League Two | Weston Homes Community Stadium | 3,287
A ruthless first-half display by Colchester United earned them all three points against the Mariners, despite a spirited second half comeback from Paul Hurst’s men.
Continue reading⏪ | Morecambe 1 Grimsby Town 1 | 13.03.10
MORECAMBE 1 (Mullin) GRIMSBY TOWN 1 (Coulson)
DATE: Saturday 13th March 2010 | COMPETITION: Coca-Cola League Two | VENUE: Christie Park | ATT: 1882
A second half strike from on-loan wideman Michael Coulson earned Neil Woods’ injury-hit Mariners’ side a valuable point on the road at Play Off chasing Morecambe.
Continue reading⏪ | REWIND | Crawley Town 0 Grimsby Town 1
The Mariners started their inaugural Football Conference campaign with a trip to title favourites Crawley Town. Lee Peacock’s first-half free kick ensured Neil Woods’ side started the season with all three points but it would be a long, hard road back to the Football League from there.
⏪ REWIND | Swindon Town 3 Grimsby Town 0
Graham Rodger’s struggling Mariners made the long trip to Swindon in October 2006, only to be undone by two future Grimsby Town stars.
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