Cod Almighty | Features
The Johnny Scott story part 2: World Cup hero
By Andy Freeman, 14 June 2018
In 1958, Grimsby's Northern Irish winger made club history. Andy Freeman traces his career from the world stage and back into ordinary life
The Johnny Scott story, part 1: from Busby Babe to Blundell Park favourite
By Andy Freeman, 5 June 2018
Johnny Scott has a unique place in Grimsby Town history. Andy Freeman considers his journey from Belfast to Blundell Park
The blame game
By Ron Counte, 15 May 2018
Two years after regaining our place in the Football League, why was it so nearly lost again? Ron Counte considers who is to blame
Enter Jolley and enter hope
By Ian Jackson, 30 April 2018
The win again Notts County confirms Town's transformation under Michael Jolley. Ian Jackson, and his eight-year-old son, are grateful.
April and May 1998
By Alistair Wilkinson, 19 April 2018
On the 20th anniversary of Town's first visit to Wembley, Al Wilkinson asks how long will the memories live
A rallying call to Town fans
By Matt Quinton, 13 April 2018
As the Mariners prepare for their biggest game in seven days, Matt Quinton turns to Shakespeare for inspiration
GTFC Question Time: Q1 - can the Mariners stay up?
By Rich Mills, 29 March 2018
We asked a panel of Mariners fans, journalists and ex players "can Town stay up, and how will Michael Jolley manage it?"
Time and the Coventrys
By Ron Counte, 22 March 2018
Coventry City illustrate how football has changed since 1973, when Ron Counte went there to his first away game
Footprint in the snow
By Alistair Wilkinson, 19 March 2018
"A sad poem for a sad weekend". Al Wilkinson laments
Tommy of the Town: Episode 17
By Cod Almighty, 18 March 2018
A bomb floating in the Humber? An old WW2 mine or could it be something more sinister?
Steady progress: Hurst's lesson for Town fans
By Ian Jackson, 16 March 2018
As Town get used to a third new manager since he left, Ian Jackson says there are lessons to learn from Paul Hurst's tenure
Four managers, two seasons, one final chance
By Adam McMillan, 9 March 2018
Michael Jolley has inherited a mess created by a two-year churn of players and tactics. Adam McMillan asks if he can pull the Mariners back in the right direction
Tommy of the Town: Episode 16
By Cod Almighty, 8 March 2018
A Tommy Target fan club? You've spoken and we've listened... well, sort of
The future must be youth
By Dave Roberts, 27 February 2018
The Youth Development Association can help bring a new ethos to Grimsby Town. Dave Roberts explains
Tommy of the Town: Episode 15
By Cod Almighty, 25 February 2018
With Gary Gaffer gone, the Town board are looking for a new manager
A Cambridge too far
By Ron Counte, 19 February 2018
Not 'pass and go' but 'pass and don't know'. Ron Counte is alarmed by Town's showing at Cambridge
Tommy of the Town: Episode 12
By Cod Almighty, 12 February 2018
In the latest instalment of Tommy of the Town, young pro Danny Southill wonders how to get a start for the first team
Time to go
By Jase Ives, 31 January 2018
If John Fenty is the fan he claims, he must now admit the damage he has done and walk away, says Jase Ives
We have the players but do we have the shape?
By Barry Whittleton, 21 January 2018
This transfer window, the Mariners are less in need of new players than a new formation, says Barry Whittleton
Tommy of the Town: Episode 13
By Cod Almighty, 20 January 2018
Things aren't going well at Town and so difficult decisions need to be made. It's the end of an era....
Tommy of the Town: Episode 14
By Cod Almighty, 18 January 2018
The club are having trouble with online yobbos having a pop. What will they do about it?
What does your club mean to you?
By Jase Ives, 10 January 2018
It's time for all of us to learn from past mistakes so we can make a better future for the Mariners, says Jase Ives
Cod Almighty - A Statement by The Board of Governors
By Various, 9 January 2018
Cod Almighty hasn't been the funniest lately, but we put on record our confidence in the editorial team
GTFC for the Many: taking the club back to the community
By Matthew Barrow, 4 January 2018
Record numbers of people are using foodbanks. But GTFC for the Many have shown that fans can make a difference. Matthew Barrow reports
Tommy of the Town: Episode 11
By Cod Almighty, 3 January 2018
In the latest installment of Tommy of the Town, there's an Italian superstar on trial at Blundell Park
Tommy of the Town: Episode 10.5
By Cod Almighty, 3 January 2018
In the latest instalment of Tommy of the Town, the chairman has a great idea to recapture the feelgood factor or returning to the League
Tommy of the Town: Episode 10
By Cod Almighty, 2 January 2018
What does the future hold for Nunty and Gaffer? We look forward 8 years to find out. We just can, okay? It's a comic strip.
Tommy of the Town: Episode 9
By Cod Almighty, 1 January 2018
In today's Tommy of the Town, Chairman John Nunty launches a new initiative to boost relations between the club and fans
What if… George Tweedy had not had flu
By Various, 25 December 2017
It's Christmas 1968. You are a young Town fan. Your excitement at finding a football annual under the tree increases when you see an article about Grimsby.
A slow news Wednesday
By Andy Freeman, 13 December 2017
Not enough locals in the Town side? Many years ago, Andy Freeman recalls, some Grimsby teachers came up with an answer
If the supporters are united
By Paul Savage, 8 December 2017
Grimsby Town FC works better if its fans are engaged. Mariners Trust chair Paul Savage explains how GTFC Unity Day is a step towards making that happen
Tommy of the Town: Episode 7
By Cod Almighty, 1 December 2017
In the latest instalment of Tommy of the Town, manager Gary Gaffer is feeling under pressure...
Tommy of the Town: Episode 8
By Cod Almighty, 1 December 2017
Manager Gary Gaffer faces the press about a striker who is yet to play for the club despite signing a year ago
The Official Unofficial GTFC Calendar 2018
By Captain Crayon, 23 November 2017
GTFC's last player calendar became pointless when the players were all released... so we've found the perfect solution
The carrier
By Ron Counte, 22 November 2017
Is supporting the Mariners contagious? Ron Counte suspects he is the living proof
Tommy of the Town: Episode 6
By Cod Almighty, 21 November 2017
In the latest Tommy of the Town, our hero faces up to the yobbish element of Town's support
Tommy of the Town: Episode 9.5
By Cod Almighty, 17 November 2017
Membership of pressure groups threatens the very game itself. Watch John Nunty get to grips with this very real problem
Fish, football, but no Grimsby?
By David Martin, 26 October 2017
You can't have a display about fish and football without mentioning Grimsby, right? That's what David Martin thought
Tommy of the Town: Episode 4
By Cod Almighty, 26 October 2017
In today's Tommy of the Town, chairman John Nunty returns from his hols and everyone wants to know what's happening
Tommy of the Town: Episode 2
By Cod Almighty, 20 October 2017
Heartache for the fans as Shaun Prawn stalls on a new deal..
Rees, love and understanding
By Chris Fisher, 19 October 2017
Before we hurl abuse, Chris Fisher says, we should remember that footballers are people, modestly plying their trade. Even Harry Pell
The lowest of the low
By Ron Counte, 17 October 2017
Blundell Park must look up to every other ground in the League. Ron Counte explains why
Tommy of the Town: Episode 5
By Cod Almighty, 14 October 2017
In the latest instalment of Tommy of the Town, say hello to highly rated young winger Sneaky Tenbellies
Tommy of the Town: Episode 3
By Cod Almighty, 6 October 2017
Some actual football as Town take on rivals Village Green Rovers
Tommy of the Town: Episode 2.5
By Cod Almighty, 2 October 2017
In the latest episode of Tommy of the Town, Tommy is called in for a showdown meeting with the chairman!
Tommy of the Town: Episode 1
By Cod Almighty, 2 October 2017
In the first of the new Tommy of the Town comic strip, chairman John Nunty ponders new signings
A rough guide to... Lincoln City
By Tony Butcher, 28 September 2017
They followed us down, and they've followed us back up again. Tony Butcher offers the lowdown on Lincoln City
Right place, right time: following Town in the late 1980s
By Bruce Fenwick, 20 September 2017
Mates' tales, indulgent parents and a sport-mad teacher... Bruce Fenwick arrived at the start of a golden era
A traditional Grimsby Town rant
By Richard Lord, 10 September 2017
Town have recruited a manager and players with no loyalty, no ties to the club. Has the board learnt nothing, asks Rich Lord
Come together
By Tony Butcher, 31 August 2017
Tony Butcher reports on the Town v Donny B team boycott fans' game
Renewing my vows: the B team boycott match
By Lee Johnson, 30 August 2017
The B team boycott match was a reminder why we love football in the first place. Lee Johnson reflects
What if... John Newman had acted like a modern manager?
By Pat Bell, 15 August 2017
A new manager must always bring in his own players, yes? It wasn't always like that, Pat Bell suggests
A rough guide to... Swindon Town
By Barry Whittleton, 10 August 2017
Whatever the Mariners have done, Swindon have been there and bought the T-shirt. Barry Whittleton explains
Behind the lines: an alternative view of the Chesterfield game
By John England, 8 August 2017
Never watch an away game with the home fans? John England not only lived to tell the tale: he enjoyed it
A rough guide to... Port Vale
By Miles Moss, 4 August 2017
The revolving doors are supercharged at Vale Park. Miles Moss tries to catch up with who is still there
Seasons in the sun
By Ron Counte, 3 August 2017
When you started watching shapes your expectations of the Mariners' league status. Ron Counte explains
A rough guide to... Forest Green Rovers
By Richard Hallam, 31 July 2017
After successive play-off failures, the rich club from a small place is finally in the Football League. Richard Hallam looks them over.
An open letter to the Mariners Trust
By Richard Hallam, 28 July 2017
The Mariners Trust want input on their future direction. Here are Trust member Richard Hallam's thoughts
A rough guide to... Chesterfield
By Rich Mills, 27 July 2017
Town's season kicks off away to Chesterfield and the pies are damn good
The Blundelles: a female perspective on the beautiful game
By Hannah Dawson, 20 July 2017
There's a new voice among Town fans online. And it aims to encourage women to express themselves about the club
A rough guide to... Coventry City
By Tony Butcher, 18 July 2017
They were the Stoke City of the early Premiership years, and now they're playing us in the fourth division. Tony Butcher gets close up on the Sky Blues
The Wembley XI: the definitive team
By Pat Bell & Richard Lord, 17 July 2017
Who has given the best Town performances in a Wembley appearance? The final team unveiled
We are not Worthy
By Ron Counte, 5 July 2017
Encounters with your Mariners heroes don't always go how you would like, or expect. Ron Counte shares his embarrassments