FULL-TIME: Grimsby Town 2-1 Histon
GRIMSBY Town clinched a first home win of the season, coming from behind to beast Histon 2-1 at Blundell Park thanks to a brace from star striker Alan Connell.
But the big story of the day was a return to Grimsby Town action for goalkeeping coach Steve Croudson - eight years after his last Town outing.
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Alan Connell
With first-team keepers Kenny Arthur (hamstring) and Nick Colgan (elbow) both injured, the 29-year-old stepped in as emergency stopper.
And he put in a fine display to help his side clinch the win.
Town went behind, however, on 23 minutes when Lee Wootton side-footed minnows Histon into the lead.
The Mariners were level before half-time when Connell bagged his first from the penalty spot after Lewis Gobern had been brought down.
Full debutant Charles Ademeno left the field soon after with a recurrence of his hamstring injury.
In the second-half, Croudson pulled off a string of fine saves to keep the scores level.
And then, with five minutes to go, Connell netted the winner with a sweet volley from Lee Peacock's cross.
Town: Croudson, Hudson, Kempson, Gobern, Cummins, Ademeno, Peacock, Samuels, Watt, Connell, Wood. Subs: Garner, Corner, Eagle, Stockdale, Peet.
See Tuesday's Grimsby Telegraph for full report and reaction.
9 Comments
by martin chilvers, cleethorpes
Monday, August 30 2010, 11:13PM
“we need to get rid of woodsy he shouldnt of been given the job in the first place. if fenty really wanted town back were we should be then he would of got someone else in whoever that may be. woodsy just aint cut out to be a manager thats clear for all to see so unless he`s sacked asap i fear for town i really do and its ok saying we won today but we played awful and have played awful since woods took over”
by will, gy
Monday, August 30 2010, 10:33PM
“we are playing badly/terribly but are 3 points off the top.
everybody knows they are capable of playing far better, its just a matter of confidence and getting used to being the big scalp.”
by Dave, Gy.
Monday, August 30 2010, 9:42PM
“Woods said on Humberside that Adrian Forbes has been paid up and left the club”
by southern mariner, the south
Monday, August 30 2010, 9:18PM
“pete I dont think luton will be rubbing their hands at coming 2 bp, they only got one point from the bank holiday weekend games!!!!!!its still early days just hope we dont get many more injuries. utm”
by marinerpete, stallingborough
Monday, August 30 2010, 8:27PM
“Barry, gy. With all respect with your opinions you are talking a load of tosh. We have been c..p for 5 of the 6 games York being the exception. As i keep posting Woods has not got a clue. He is tactically naive, A good example is playing Connell out of position. He is a centre forward not a wide player, and Woods is not able to motivate the players, Today we were lucky it was never a penalty, I bet Luton are rubbing thier hands and cannot wait to play us on Saturday. We will be easy pickings with performances like that. UTM without Woods.”
by barry, gy
Monday, August 30 2010, 7:49PM
“Not a good performance, but 3 points are what matter. It was a patched up team today so am v pleased with a win. Its really not easy to play against teams who dont let you play football, i think we will fair better against the likes of luton who let us play. Still need a center mid who can control the game, but woods knows this, so im sure he'll sort this. UTM”
by ray, Grimsby
Monday, August 30 2010, 6:49PM
“Woeful game and I missed the winner cheering the oppositions fan(s) when the 17 were announced on the Tannoy system.When are we going to play using a midfield?”
by Grimbarian, Grimsby
Monday, August 30 2010, 5:02PM
“John - you should wait until the match is over before making stupid comments. 2-1 win to Town.”
by John, GY
Monday, August 30 2010, 3:33PM
“HaHaHaHAHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHahaHaHaHaHaHahaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa YOU LOAD OF DUNG AND ARE NOT FIT TO WERE A GTFC SHIRT. > THIS IS AFTER 30mins.”