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Diary - Friday 28 May 2010

28 May 2010

Armchair Diary writes: Who is Idle Diary trying to kid? I thought padding out the column inches was exactly what we were obliged to do at this time of year when there is no real news out there. It's what I've been doing anyway.

The other day Mardy Diary mentioned Town being linked with two midfielders, according to the SNOS. Michael Coulson was named as being one of the pair with the other an unnamed League One player. I'm surprised it has taken till now for someone to mention in this column that surely that has to be Dean Sinclair, doesn't it? He was released by his parent club a few days back and then the Mariners are linked with a player matching his description. Coincidence? I think not. But Sincs (as he's probably known) would prefer League football next season although he has not yet ruled out a move to Blundell Park. Maybe it's just me but it seems too early to be signing players anyway. Yes, some players will be looking to secure deals now, especially in these uncertain economic times, but last season has only really just finished and the next one is ages away yet so there's no rush is there?

Neil Woodses obviously sees it differently though and negotiations with both Coulson and the unnamed player are reported to be at an advanced stage. Coulson sounds dead keen to join the Mariners so lets hope Woodses can get him to put pen to paper and start yet another new revolution at the club.

There's not much more I can tell you, I'm afraid. The SNOS have confirmed one of the opponents on the Mariners' mega-tour of Scotland as Stirling Albion. The club are to be based at Stirling Uni for this tour (so quite how it's a tour is beyond me) so is anyone surprised by the fact we're playing the local side? No, thought not.

Oh, and the coming season's Conference line-up is still somewhat uncertain as Salisbury City have appealed the decision to relegate them two divisions. Their manager, ex-Mariner Tommy Widdrington, is apparently well behind the decision to appeal. I think it would be nice for Salisbury to be given a reprieve. With sections of the Town support singing "Que sera, sera/whatever will be, will be/we're going to Salisbury" towards the end of last season it would be a great shame if the Town fans were made to look like liars as well as violent thugs.

Have a good bank holiday and enjoy the weather. Ta-ta.