OPINION: Ross Hannah signing could prove the difference for Grimsby Town
by Matt Dannatt, Football Writer
FINALLY one of the most protracted transfers in Grimsby Town's history is over – Ross Hannah is now a Mariner; and what a significant signing it could prove to be.
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Ross Hannah has signed for Grimsby Town following an impressive loan spell.
After a sparkling three-month loan spell, in which the 26-year-old scored an impressive nine goals in 14 starts, agreeing a permanent switch to Blundell Park looked a formality – in the end, it was far from it.
After his return to parent club Bradford City, three weeks of wrangling between Town and the Bantams ensued.
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Negotiations were always going to take time – understandably, Hannah's impressive form in a black and white shirt had significantly raised his stock, the terms needed to be right for both parties, plus a shortage of strikers at Valley Parade meant that he was needed to plug the gap there.
But thankfully, yesterday afternoon, the discussions were over and Town fans got the news they wanted – Hannah had signed up for a promotion push with the Mariners.
If he can replicate the form he showed during his loan spell in Cleethorpes, his signing could prove key to achieving the club's Football League dreams.
What do you think about Town's latest signing? Comment on this story below or Tweet @sportgrimsby.
Comments
by woeisme
Friday, January 11 2013, 2:26PM
“Well put norforkscout;spot on.
We now have the best squad,best management team,best fan base and a progressive Chairman.
The fans need to rally behind the club in numbers now and shout us to glory in May”
by norfolkscout
Friday, January 11 2013, 10:25AM
“A pivotal signing.Confidence is a fragile commodity and you can tell by all the posts (well nearly all apart from the odd to**er) that this signing has delivered confidence by the bucket load to everybody, players, management and most importantly the fans. The terraces will be buzzing for the next home match, particularly after disposing of Welling tomorrow
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Norfolk Scout”