Scott Neilson
Town Shot in the Foot by Poor Officiating
REFEREE Robert Whitton took centre stage as Grimsby Town’s unbeaten start to the 2014/15 Vanarama Conference season came to an end after a 2-1 defeat at Aldershot Town.
The 35th-minute sending off of striker Lenell John-Lewis swung the match in the hosts’ favour, after the Mariners had dominated the opening exchanges.
And Brett Williams’ second half brace ensured the three points stayed in Hampshire, despite Scott Neilson’s late strike sparking a spirited Mariners’ comeback.
Mariners’ Magnificent Seven Sends out Statement of Intent
GRIMSBY Town’s bumper Bank Holiday weekend continued in style as they routed sorry Alfreton for seven goals at a wet and windy Blundell Park.
Paul Hurst’s men came into the game brimming with confidence after their 6-1 hammering of Gateshead on Saturday but they went one better on the afternoon thanks to a scintillating display of pace, power and precision.