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
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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.
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
Jolley to move back into Swedish market for former Chelsea target
Sources in Scandinavia are suggesting the Mariners are poised to make central defender Ludvig Ohman one of their January captures in the transfer market. Continue reading
Loan star set to extend Blundell Park stay
Grimsby Town loan midfielder Elliot Embleton is set to extend his stay at Blundell Park until the end of the season, after talks with Black Cats’ boss Jack Ross, according to reports in the North East. Continue reading
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