Setback for Grimsby Town after friendly defeat at Stalybridge Celtic
ROB Scott and Paul Hurst will be scratching their heads over where the real Grimsby Town have gone after last night's disheartening defeat at Stalybridge Celtic.
The Blue Square Bet North side eased to a 2-1 victory on home turf, storming into a two-goal lead.
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TOUGH STUFF: Anthony Elding in action for Grimsby Town against Stalybridge Celtic last night. Picture: Steve Allen
The Mariners' sole reply came in the second-half after a goalkeeping error gifted striker Greg Pearson an opportunity he couldn't miss.
But in truth, the visitors deserved nothing from the final friendly of their pre-season campaign.
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And with exactly a week remaining before the league season kicks-off, the Mariners joint-bosses must be wondering which Town side will turn up for next Saturday's tricky opener at Southport.
After encouraging performances against Football League sides Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Hull City in the last month, things were looking rosy at Blundell Park and promotion was the word on supporters' lips.
But since those encounters, Town have laboured to victory over Northern Counties East League side Barton Town Old Boys before scraping past local rivals Lincoln City on penalties in this week's Lincolnshire Senior Cup final.
While, last night's defeat to a side from the level below will have left Scott and Hurst with more questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.
One boost for the Mariners came in the shape of trialist Luke Daley who made a lively debut on the wing. The former Norwich City man may well have done enough to secure a permanent deal.
Comments
by pontoonergy
Sunday, August 05 2012, 8:13PM
“As long as the players get stuck into the opponents from the off each game when the season starts and give it 100% commitment desire and fight with great team spirit i for one will be pleased.After seeing pre-season against Hull Scunny Donny we have all seen how good the team can play,a few duff results doesn't mean a thing to me pre season.Lets just all support the lads home and away and be the 12th man as the saying goes.I must say our away support is cracking lets keep it going,a big well done to all Grimsby Town supporters who trek miles to support our lads .... proud of you all !! GOOD LUCK S&H >FC FOR THE SEASON AHEAD!! UTMM!”
by LincsMariner
Sunday, August 05 2012, 7:22PM
“I still think we have not addressed a major issue of last season, a quality centre midfielder, a midfielder who can get forward, has pace and can go box to box. Ultimately can dictate the pace of he game and pass... I fear we may fall short....I hope I am proved wrong and for S&H it's time to make it happen....good luck”
by gy82a
Sunday, August 05 2012, 5:37PM
“ignore him and he will go away like stupid little imbeciles do , hes got a inferiority complex so he sadly tries to get the attention he never reseived as a child of anyone around, pity the fool!!!”
by grims45
Sunday, August 05 2012, 5:19PM
“kiaza your a d..k”
by jisdhsodkojsd
Sunday, August 05 2012, 2:32PM
“Kiaza.....
or is it Kiazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzza!
Your'e a bore...go away....nobody's listening to you.
Real supporters back the Mariners!”
by drenetar
Saturday, August 04 2012, 5:27PM
“Kiaza....Go back to your own board fool, Lincoln have problems of their own”
by gonnerly
Saturday, August 04 2012, 5:22PM
“These guys have been doing double training sessions, on top of friendlies, which is a good thing, to make sure they are ready for the new season. Perhaps Mr Scott, they need a bit of a rest before next week. Dont burn them out before the season starts. UTM.”
by Kiaza
Saturday, August 04 2012, 3:56PM
“Mid table finish at best above all the part time no hopers
Another summer of everyone at the club talking a good game night after night in the Telegraph designed to sell a few more season tickets”
by ArmyParky
Saturday, August 04 2012, 3:28PM
“I must say I have to agree with gy82a, I would much rather get a losing game out of the way right now from a team a league below us to ensure that our team know that are far from unbeatable and the only way to get that winning mentality is to work hard every match. We certainly have a team worthy of promotion but the whole squad needs to put the effort and determination in. I have faith in S & H and faith in the team and think this is a good lesson to be learned now as we cannot afford any mistakes this season in the league an need a great start. UTM”
by drenetar
Saturday, August 04 2012, 3:12PM
“gy82a Got the losing thing out of the way ?
I feel loads better now finishing pre season on a loss !!!, I would rather have kept the winning mentality going”