Midfielder Louie Soares was one of non league’s hottest properties when he arrived at Blundell Park in January 2012. But his Town career never really got going, and he went out on loan to today’s visitors Ebbsfleet, before returning to his old club Hayes & Yeading United in August 2013.
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⚫⚪ FLASHBACK: Hearn double fires Mariners to dramatic victory
As the Mariners welcome Ebbsfleet United to Blundell Park in the FA Cup First Round, here’s a look back at a dramatic festive feast of goals, when the two sides met in the Conference back in 2011.
Continue reading⏪ LAST TIME OUT: Grimsby Town 0 Brentford 1
It was a miserable night in more ways than one at Blundell Park as an 18th goal of the season from Charlie MacDonald, coupled with Bournemouth’s win over Aldershot, consigned the Mariners to the bottom two for the first time this season.
Continue reading🐝 FLASHBACK: Grimsby Town 4 Brentford 0 – 17.01.98
Since a Coca-Cola Cup exit at Liverpool in November 1997, Alan Buckley’s Grimsby Town side had been on a marvellous run of results. This performance saw them surge towards the fringes of the Division Two Play Offs.
The week before this fixture against the Bees, the Mariners’ run had come to a halt. They suffered a 4-1 hammering at title-chasing Bristol City. Town were like a wounded animal for this visit of the West Londoners, and they were at their most dangerous.
Continue reading🔵⚪ Connections: Grimsby Town and Sheffield Wednesday
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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