'Life goes on if loan lads leave'
ROB Scott insists it "won't be the end of the world" if Grimsby Town are unable to keep loan rangers Ross Hannah and Scott Neilson at the club.
The pair are due to play the final matches of their three-month loan spells against Wrexham tomorrow evening.
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HEADING OUT? Scott Neilson's loan stay with Grimsby Town ends after tomorrow's clash with Wrexham – unless a deal can be done.
And, regardless of any new deals – permanent or otherwise – both will be unable to play for the Mariners again until the New Year.
As a result, striker Hannah (right) will return to parent club Bradford City and wideman Neilson to Crawley Town over the Christmas period.
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Scott and co-manager Paul Hurst have admitted they are keen to bring the duo back to boost Town's Blue Square Bet Premier title charge.
However, they appreciate that other clubs will be interested in two of the Conference's most talented attacking players.
"It won't be the end of the world if players leave – it's the nature of the game and has happened before," said Scott.
"We lost Alan Connell and everyone thought it was the end of Grimsby Town, but we got Liam Hearn in.
"Liam then got injured at the start of the season and Ross Hannah's come in and scored goals.
"However much these players think there is a bit of greener grass over the road, it doesn't always work like that.
"We'll carry on and we want these players that we've got at the club.
"But if they don't want to stay for their own personal reasons, we'll accept that and hopefully go and get another player in who's equally good or can shine even more."
The joint boss believes that the Mariners are full of attacking options, even if a return for Hannah and Neilson can't be agreed.
"We keep getting questioned when we don't score goals at Blundell Park, like against Buxton in the FA Trophy, but previous to that we scored three and five at home," he added. "Sometimes you have to be a little bit realistic – you can't score four, five or six every game.
"But what we certainly have got now which we haven't had in the past is goals from different departments.
"Our wide players are scoring, our centre-forwards are scoring, our midfielders are scoring, and occasionally our centre-halves will pop up with goal as well.
"We've got threats from all over the park at the moment and we're pleased with the home form in particular."
Comments
by Glebe82
Friday, December 21 2012, 2:37PM
“Connell does play in the first team usually as a goascoring sub later on in the game. There is no chance they would let him go.
Just chuck in a 2 week holiday in Meggies for their Chairman to sweeten the deal. We all know the yorkies love wonderland.”
by scatman4159
Friday, December 21 2012, 8:15AM
“BREAKING NEWS.... Hannah returns to Bradford and starts knocking the goals in for the mighty Banthams!!They will keep Hannah and let the cods have Connell again... he's not in the first team there... What you reckon to that idea”
by FU698
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:08PM
“Glebe82...
You misunderstand me. I do not think the club should unnecessarily plunge itself into financial hardship. However, surely Hannah's proven ability is worth investing in. He has recently stated on twitter that he wants to stay but it is out of his hands. I hope your right and he does sign. As for Nielson, yes the location could be the deciding factor.”
by Glebe82
Thursday, December 20 2012, 5:36PM
“The article states the blindingly obvious. The managers would like to sign them up but if they don't due to Hannah's fee and Nielson's domestic situation then it isn't the end of the world.
The board shouldn't be breaking the bank for anyone, as Rasen Mariner says we should support the managers as much as possible without being reckless with our finances.
I personally think Hannah will sign and Nielson won't. Bradford's recent windfall might benefit us but we can't move the club any closer to Crawley!”
by FU698
Thursday, December 20 2012, 3:10PM
“This article seems to be paving the way for them leaving. If fenty is committed to promotion then he should break the bank and keep them. Yes we may be able to replace them, but why should we have to? UTM”
by FU698
Thursday, December 20 2012, 3:09PM
“This article seems to be paving the way for them leaving. If fenty is committed to promotion then he should break the bank and keep them. Yes we may be able to replace them, but why should we have to? UTM”
by drenetar
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:08PM
“Pontoonergy...I don't agree that Lincoln will be the test, we have taken points off better teams than them. Tenth is no big deal and I don't think they have beaten any of the top sides in the BSP. They will up their game for sure, but for them it will be about bragging rights cos they won't make the playoffs
And a Merry Christmas to all you posters and a championship new year”
by pontoonergy
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:59AM
“Boxing day at Lincoln will be the tester,they are 10th in the league and are also on form. Our team are more than capable of scoring goals without Ross and Scott, but i must say these two lads are exciting to watch and we know how well we have done since their arrival.It would be a great Christmas present for the devoted town fans to see the four loanees signed up for a great NEW YEAR promotion push.Good luck to the MARINERS on Friday night against Wrexham....... to every Town fan going to the game lets get behind our team and show them how much they mean to us ....... bring on the chants and atmosphere!! " MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL WHO SUPPORT GTFC". UTMM.”
by RasenMariner
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:16AM
“I hnk that the two people that the club need to retain are the two managers! They are the ones who have turned around the team performances. Players will come and go or get injured as we have already seen. I have been impressed with the Town's defence this season and we have built on this with the excellent players in reserve, who are no doubt waiting for their moment of glory. Hopefully we can keep the best players for the future, but I know that we have a strong management team at the club that will fight to keep the team at the top of the table! Up the MARINERS!”