BBC awards Grimsby unexpected promotion

Rob Parker | December 2, 2008

Welcome to the Premier League, boys

The BBC has exclusive coverage this morning of Grimsby Town’s sudden promotion to the Premier League. Strange that nobody else has picked up on that - it’s pretty big news!

Grimbsy sack Martin Butler over commute

Rob Parker | October 16, 2008

Mike Newell saves Mariners striker some petrol money

Grimsby striker Martin Butler has had his contract terminated because new boss Mike Newell was unimpressed with his travel arrangements. The 34-year-old made a 350-mile round trip from his Worcestershire home to Grimsby. The striker was often forced to miss training because or the long-haul commute.
Newell said: “To [...]