It took only four weeks for Grimsby to return to the stadium though, this time to face Northampton Town in the Division Two play-off Final. The Mariners went on to dump Burnley out of the Football League Trophy Northern section area final, which would see the club book its first trip to Wembley Stadium. After the first four shows had aired, the project was eventually scrapped. One of the most notable difficulties for the club was in demonstrating how it planned to finance the scheme. MyLocal Lincolnshire is the new home of The Lincolnite. Grimsby Town Football Club : Country: England : Founded: 01/01/1878: . 1 England cap (2 December 1936, vs Hungary, 62, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 12:53. Read about our approach to external linking. Bolin was born in Sioux City in 1951, and before age 13 he was playing with local Iowan bands. [73] Despite Gary McAllister scoring a penalty following a David Beharall handball to put the Reds 10 up, loan signing Marlon Broomes equalised before ex-Everton youth player Phil Jevons hit a 35-yard strike into the top corner of Chris Kirkland's goal to give the club a historic victory. Grimsby Town Women commenced the 2021/22 season very strongly and led the league as strong favourites to gain promotion once again. Became the first foreign manager in English football with Grimsby. Following another slow start to the season, and despite previous backings from the Grimsby Town board, on 18 October 2009 the club's official website declared they had sacked Mike Newell due to "irretrievable breakdown". Today there is a quiet revolution occurring on and off the field in our unfashionable corner of north-east Lincolnshire in Grimsby. Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney, who co-owns the Wrexham AFC side the Mariners defeated in 2022's National League play-off semi-final, tweeted: "Congrats @officialgtfc!!!! There were incredible scenes at St Mary's after the full-time whistle blew. I remember my disbelief and the sense of unfairness to this day. He also wrote songs for his solo projects and played with blues-rock bands Deep Purple, Zephyr, and The James Gang. Jaz Goundry Defender 26. [137] Up until 1998, there were two club mascots, Mighty and Mini Mariner, and until then they used to wear yellow fishing rain coats, before Mini was dropped, and Mighty was given the home strip to wear. Alan Buckley is the club's most successful manager; he had three spells between 1988 and 2008, guiding the club to three promotions and two appearances at Wembley Stadium during the 199798 season, winning both the Football League Trophy and the Football League Second Division play-off Final. Go win the whole thing.". Games involving any of the former Humberside clubs are known as the Humber derby. [citation needed] The club had suffered from the losses of Gary Croft, who made a 1.7 million move to Blackburn Rovers and ever present goalkeeper Paul Crichton.[63]. Every state in the United States of America, and more than forty-five countries, have had at least one player make it to the show. [27], Grimsby made a strong challenge for promotion in 195152 but finished second, three points behind Lincoln City (only one team was promoted from Division Three North, with one from Division Three South). Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. This is especially true when it comes to the FA Cup, where the competition is fierce and the financial reward can be transformative if we dare to dream that another round is possible. [5][134] The stadium has had an all-seated capacity of just under 10,000 in recent years, being in and around 27,000 before the stadium was made all seated in 1995. For a list of all Grimsby Town players with a Wikipedia article, see, Since 1888 - Football league statistics (requires registration), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Grimsby_Town_F.C._players&oldid=1137419506, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 15:25. The club said it would gain about 250,000 for the famous win, with the proceeds promised to go into next season's playing budget. More dramatically, we beat Premier League hopefuls Luton Town 3-0 in a hard-earned replay under the floodlights at Blundell Park. 2Y; ESPN; Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images. More than 4,000 Grimbarians (now with Harry Haddocks in tow) will make their way, like Viking raiders, to the south coast for one of the furthest away days in our calendar. [52] Following the resignation of Dave Booth in 1986 (to pursue outside business interests) the club had two managers in two years (Mick Lyons and Bobby Roberts). Grimsby under Woods struggled and despite winning four and drawing one of their last six games to give them a chance of league survival going into the last game of the season., they were defeated 30 by Burton Albion,[94] and thus were relegated from the Football League for the first time in nearly 100 years. It is also the only club of the three to reach an FA Cup semi-final (doing so on two occasions, both times during the 1930s). [19], Grimsby also reached the semi-final of the FA Cup on 25 March 1939, Grimsby played Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford. [147], Grimsby Town has popped up in two British films, being mentioned as one of Mike Bassett's former clubs in Mike Bassett: England Manager as well as the film ID. [13], This was the most successful period in the club's history. [102] This led them to finish in 4th place with 83 points. Grimsby's win means they are the first team in the competition's history to eliminate five different teams from a higher division in one season. Former Ipswich Town boss Paul Hurst hailed a 'special night' for his Grimsby Town players and fans after they pulled off a huge shock in the FA Cup last night. Henry Boot attempted to have the football team's development plan stopped, by asking for it to be sent for judicial review by the Government, however their attempt failed. Nigel Lowther, who inspired the first outing of the inflatable mascots in 1989 during his time as a sports reporter on the Grimsby Telegraph, told BBC Breakfast: "It was incredible to be in that crowd last night and a real privilege. Grimsby's 1939 FA Cup semi-final attendance of 76,962 versus Wolverhampton Wanderers is still a record at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. Former Leicester City chairman John Elsom also joined the board of directors along with racehorse stable trainer and owner Michael Chapman in December 2002. The 2020/21 season also saw Grimsby Town Women enter The FA Women's Cup for the very first time. Team News. News . [51] The club's financial situation was also dismal, and as the 198889 season began, the task at Grimsby was to avoid relegation to the Football Conference, avoid expulsion from the FA and avoid going out of business completely. Grimsby's hearts were in their mouths as Duje Caleta-Car gave Southampton a lifeline and then Theo Walcott appeared to have equalised with 10 minutes to go, only for his effort to be chalked off by VAR for offside. This is the club's fourth stadium. 28 Players/Coaches. Defender Anthony Glennon celebrates a famous FA Cup upset in unique Grimsby fashion. [149], Grimsby's 4-5 victory away at Wrexham in the National League play-off semi-final is the main feature of Season 1, Episode 18 of the documentary Welcome to Wrexham which follows the purchase of Wrexham by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. He owned a 51% majority stake in the club and had made significant loans to the club to ensure its continued operation. Other kits from this period include: Black and white vertical stripes were adopted in 1910 and with a few exceptions, they have rarely been missing from the kit design ever since and have become one of the most recognisable features of the club. Lawrie McMenemy with Nick Holmes after winning the FA Cup in 1976. [34] It was in this season that the lowest-ever attendance for a Football League match at Blundell Park was ever recorded; 1,833 saw a 20 defeat to Brentford. Appearances and goals are for league matches only; wartime matches are excluded. Grimsby Town are in the quarter finals of the FA Cup!! The 200203 season would bring relegation with the Mariners finishing bottom of Division One and relegated after five successive seasons at this level. Holds all-time record, 931, for matches played in the English league by an outfield player. [50], 198788 saw Grimsby Town suffer a second consecutive relegation, placing them in the Fourth Division. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The Mariners had also reached the Football League Two play-off Final in 2006 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, but lost the match 10 to Cheltenham Town, Later trips to Wembley in 2013 and 2016 saw them defeated in the FA Trophy final by Wrexham and F.C. [119] Paul Wilkinson took over as caretaker manager following the sacking. Players. The club's record appearance holder is John McDermott, who made 754 appearances between 1987 and 2007, while their leading scorer is Pat Glover, with 180 goals (193039). [143] In 2015 Richman contributed to a fan fundraiser "Operation Promotion" and in June 2020 became a club shareholder.[144]. pic.twitter.com/eJ7WYnxQbk. Nicknamed "the Mariners", the club was founded as Grimsby Pelham Football Club in 1878, changed its name to Grimsby Town a year later, and moved to its current stadium, Blundell Park, in 1898. Alan Buckley was appointed after the 1988 relegation and by 1991 had led the club to two successive promotions with the chairman at that time being Peter Furneaux. Other famous fans include politician Norman Lamont, former professional snooker players Mike Hallett and Dean Reynolds, singer and songwriter Ella Henderson and BBC weather presenter Keeley Donovan. [6], Grimsby Town play their home games at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes. Grimsby Town's players and manager Paul Hurst now face Brighton in the FA Cup quarter finals Harry the Haddock has been used by Grimsby fans as an inflatable symbol for more than 34 years. [33] The following season the club had to apply for re-election to the league having finished second from bottom. [82][83], Having guided Grimsby to a mid table finish in his first season, Russell Slade began the 200506 season with a good start to the season and much improved results and performances had seen Grimsby Town rise to the top of Football League Two. Market values . All information about Grimsby Town (League Two) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news Grimsby were again relegated out of the Football League in 2021, but secured an immediate promotion at the first attempt with victory over Solihull Moors in the 2022 National League play-off final at the London Stadium. On 1 March 2023, Grimsby Town became the first team in FA Cup history to beat five teams from higher divisions following a 2-1 win at Southampton to advance to the quarter finals. We kept disciplined. [145] He appeared as a guest on Sky show Soccer AM in 2007 sporting a Grimsby Town shirt. Brighton & Hove Albion is going head to head with Grimsby Town starting on 18 Mar 2023 at 15:00 UTC . I dont remember much about the game itself or even the score but I do remember vividly the sense of injustice when 17-year-old Paul Allen, the then youngest player to appear in a final, was clear through and cynically brought down by Arsenals Willie Young. He wears the club's home strip and normally parades in front of the Pontoon Stand as well as tormenting the opposition's fans. Grimsby Town's players and manager Paul Hurst now face Brighton in the FA Cup quarter finals, Bruce Fenwick travelled to watch the match with his 11-year-old daughter Maisy, pictured clutching an inflatable Harry Haddock, About 4,000 fans made the journey down to the south coast for the Wednesday night FA Cup tie. [24][25] His main problems were that Grimsby had been relegated twice in recent seasons, dropping from the First to the Third Division, and some good players had been transferred before he arrived. [127], In the 202122 season, they finished 6th in the National League. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP "I'm in shock a little bit. WATERLOO. [117] The Mariners would finish 14th, with a total of 62 points. 2 1 1 . Grimsby Town fans celebrate after the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at St. Mary's Stadium (Picture: PA) If there's one thing I know about Grimsby . [95], Neil Woods was relieved of his duties on 24 February 2011 after 15 months in charge,[96] leaving the club in 9th position in the Conference National. Grimsby Town Football Club is a professional football club based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England, that competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system, following the victory in the 2022 National League play-off Final. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Irrespective of the money this is a vintage year in the Cup, sitting alongside the day our inflatable mascot, Harry Haddock, made his first appearance at Wimbledon in the fifth round of 1989 or when we last reached the semi final, in 1939, playing Wolverhampton Wanderers. Slade's Assistant Graham Rodger was his replacement but by November he had been dismissed following a poor start to the season, he was replaced by Alan Buckley who arrived back with The Mariners for a third time but could only produce a bottom half finish in League Two. The collapse had seen a lot of the smaller clubs playing in the second tier of English football struggle to make ends meet. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Grimsby Town players celebrating their promotion after a nail biting 2-1 win over Solihull Moors in the play-off final last season. Winner of Grimsby's BBC cult heroes poll in 2004. Proud night for everyone involved! Players are listed in alphabetical order. Manager Paul Hurst described it as a 'miracle' as his side became only the sixth team from the fourth tier or below to reach the last eight of the FA Cup Cup since the introduction of the division in 1958-59. *Important notice - Sofascore.com in partnership with U-TV offers over 140,000 live streaming events per year. However, they conceded a penalty with 9 minutes left and Wrexham equalised. [62] In the 199697 season the Mariners were relegated from Division One. Crazy cup night. The FA Cup may not seem as special as it used to but for lower division clubs it is huge, both emotionally and financially. Groves was dismissed in February 2004 following a poor stretch of games that had seen the club drop down the table,[80] his replacement Nicky Law was sacked himself only a few months later as Grimsby were relegated for a second consecutive season. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and market value. Squad Grimsby Town This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. [48] Work started that year on a new 1million stand, originally called the Findus Stand (now known as the Young's Stand) after the former Barrett's Stand had been declared unsafe, the stand opened for the first time on 29 August 1982, as the Mariners played hosts to Leeds United. A Paul Bolland goal in the away first leg was enough to see Town through. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Grimsby reached the semi-final of the FA Cup in 1936, the game was played at Huddersfield Town's Leeds Road, but lost 10 to Arsenal,[17] with the goal coming from Cliff Bastin five minutes before half time. When we trawl through the archives of our days, the act of supporting and following our teams creates lifelong memories on a par with those of those ritual celebrations seen in McMenemys. [59] During his tenure, Laws became famous for a changing-room altercation after a defeat at Luton with Italian striker Ivano Bonetti, which left the latter with a fractured cheekbone, and caused the popular player to leave the club at the end of the season. [citation needed] The season was overshadowed by the collapse of ITV Digital putting enormous strain on finances for the club.[75]. More than 4,000 Town fans made the long journey to Hampshire on Wednesday evening, keen to avoid missing out on seeing history made. Paul Hurst took sole charge. The romance of the FA Cup has never felt more munificent and magical as the evenings events unfolded. Sky Sports News' Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling tweeted: Brilliant night for @officialgtfc and specially for @Gav_Holohan34. [92] Almost immediately Woods was dealt a blow when the club decided to do a U-turn and sell captain Ryan Bennett to Peterborough United for 500,000 despite rejecting this offer in the summer and the player only recently signing a new four-year deal. The highest earning player in the squad is John McAtee earning 4,100 per week. In November of this season, manager Dale Houlston inexplicably resigned his position, having played 7 games, winning 6 and drawing just 1. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. I imagine nothing he achieved will be more important than having the bar in our largest stand named after him. First Team - Grimsby Town Football Club Goalkeepers 01. "But when we went two up a few more started to believe.". This statistics show the compact view of all current players of the club Grimsby Town who are on loan or loaned out. Close menu; Overview; Squad . It has also spent more time in the English game's first and second tiers than any other club from Lincolnshire. With 4,000 fans making the long journey from the Humber Estuary to the Solent, many wielding inflatable haddocks, Grimsby belied their lowly status with a deserved win. [49] This was their highest league finish since the 194748 season. . The first season back (198081) saw the club finish 7th. Grimsby Town is the most successful team of the three professional clubs in historic Lincolnshire, being the only one to play top-flight English football. [67] Town won the game 10 thanks to a first half Kevin Donovan goal which gave the club a historic Wembley double and the Mariners promotion back to Division One. Just delighted for the players. He is the sixth oldest player to make his England debut and was the first Grimsby player to be capped by England.
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