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Diary - Wednesday 30 April 2003

30 April 2003

Just a few months after revealing to Cod Almighty that he had turned down offers to play in the Premiership in favour of remaining with the Mariners, John McDermott has admitted having spoken to other clubs recently; and BBC Humber Sport is linking the player with a move to third division Hull. The sceptical and/or optimistic among you will already have noted, however, that Hull is one of the other two league clubs covered by BBC Humber Sport. Macca confirms that he has already been offered terms by GTFC, but reveals: "It's not a secret that I've spoken to other clubs," to which the Diary responds: "It bloody was to me!"

Epoch-defining Gallic superstructure Georges Santos has been named Town's player of the year, with tricky striker Darren Mansaram scooping the young player of the year accolade. Last night's awards ceremony at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens last night saw over 500 Town fans tempted out of their armchairs by wholesome family entertainment from super local tribute band Y'Abba D'Abba - not to mention, of course, the chance to see their heroes receive due recognition for their travails. Santos raised hopes that he will sign a new contract with the Mariners by discussing the club's prospects for next season with the Grimsby Telegraph. "If we have got a good squad I think we might be able to go up," said the mountainous centre-half. "I'm sure the chairman and the club will give everything to Groves to help bring people in." The Diary points out that Georges will find it harder than ever to tear himself away from the area now that he has experienced the Winter Gardens.

Thirdly today, an appeal for Diary readers to spend your remaining spare moments on another section of Cod Almighty - namely Mat's betting tips. Poor Mat is feeling all unloved and vulnerable at the moment cos he thinks loads of people read the Diary and nobody reads his stuff. If you are not already familiar with his epic gambling tussle against a random fictitious chimpanzee, then I appeal to every instinct of decentness within you to acquaint yourself with this highly entertaining inter-species contest, and perhaps then to email Mat at matthew.hare@amsjv.com to tell him how great he is. His web access is kind of sporadic, so loads of you could mail him before he realises I've asked you to, and it would be quite funny. Cheers!