Chris Kelly

1 week ago | footballleagueworld.co.uk | Chris Kelly

Over the past two years, Grimsby Town have signed three largely inexperienced goalkeepers in the hope of developing their potential through regular first-team football. However, while the trio have all made useful contributions at times, none have looked suitably assured or consistent, and David Artell must opt for a seasoned number one if his side is to progress further.

2 weeks ago | footballleagueworld.co.uk | Chris Kelly

When legendary Grimsby Town manager Alan Buckley signed experienced goalscorer Martin Butler in 2007, supporters were hopeful that the former Cambridge United man could provide a clinical edge to a side that was often neat and tidy in possession, but lacking in front of goal.

2 weeks ago | footballleagueworld.co.uk | Chris Kelly

Grimsby Town's marked improvement last season can be measured by how many individual players stood out and impressed as part of head coach David Artell's evolving, if inconsistent, collective unit. As a consequence, supporters would surely like nothing more than for their club to maintain their proactive approach to contract extensions alongside the addition of new recruits this summer.

2 weeks ago | footballleagueworld.co.uk | Chris Kelly

David Artell transformed Grimsby Town from a side that narrowly avoided relegation from the EFL in 2023/24 to one that came very close to achieving a play-off spot the following campaign. However, while the Blundell Park outfit can be pleased with their development over the last 12 months, they'll be keen to kick-on again next year, and in order to do that, further clever recruitment over the summer will be key.

4 weeks ago | footballleagueworld.co.uk | Chris Kelly

Grimsby Town's 2024/25 League Two season came to a conclusion last weekend with a 1-0 defeat to AFC Wimbledon in a winner-takes-all play-off clash, with David Artell's side just missing out in what has been a hugely progressive season for the Blundell Park club. Having fought off relegation last time out, the Mariners were in the mix at the right end of the table for much of the campaign, with their ninth-placed finish being their best in nearly two decades.