In the long histories of Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town, a select group of players have worn both the blue-and-white of the Owls and the black-and-white of the Mariners. From cup-final heroes to journeyman fan-favourites, these stars form a unique link between Hillsborough and Blundell Park. Below, we look at eleven such players – highlighting their time at both clubs, notable moments, and the lasting impressions they left on both sets of supporters.
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📚 A tale of two cup ties – the Mariners and Sheffield Wednesday story from 1997
A week is a long time in football; nine months is practically a lifetime. That was perhaps no more apparent than when the Mariners and Sheffield Wednesday faced each other three times in cup competitions during 1997. Here’s how the Mariners went from embarrassment to euphoria at Hillsborough in less than a year.
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