Eastleigh

I agree this is the biggest game of the season so far.

Win and our chances of winning the league are very much alive and at the same time we can put ourselves in a very strong position to cement at  least a play off spot. Would put us 8pts clear of Eastleigh (with a better goal difference) who are 6th with 7 games left.

Draw keeps the gap on 6th place Eastleigh at 5pts so still in control of our own destiny play off wise but depending on other results could ruin hopes of the title.

Defeat- a disaster. Title hopes gone imo and we get dragged back into a dogfight for the scramble to get into the play off at all.

Will tell us more about hurst's outlook. I know avoiding defeat is paramount but will he be brave and push for the win we really need or be cagey/negative and simply set up to try not to lose (which at this stage is neither here nor there really) and hope to 'nick' it.

I fear we probably know the answer to that. I am not saying we go all gun ho and be reckless but we need to be positive in our play and take the game to them and put them under some pressure.

Sometimes you have to go put and grasp the opportunity rather wait and hope for something to happen.

Hello everyone, I am a new member, so I'm still getting to grips with everything. Anyway, I'm interested in thoughts/predictions ahead of the home fixture against Eastleigh.

Stimulus for discussion,

According to the Grimsby Telegraph, the predicted line-up is Palmer and John-Lewis up top. Is this the right choice? Despite the formation of the efficient partnership between Pittman and Palmer.  

Again, referencing the Grimsby Telegraph; Paul Hurst, in his statement, said that the fixture is a 'bigger game for Eastleigh - there's more pressure on them.' Is this true? Is it a bigger game for Eastleigh? Personally, I believe this game is huge for us - a pivotal point in our season. I cannot imagine there being more 'pressure' on Eastleigh.

Finally, the Question of the Week - Where will Grimsby finish? Out of 730 votes, 9% or, 65.7 votes believe Grimsby will finish lower than fifth in the table. What has caused this feeling? Why do supporters possess such a bleak outlook of this season? Everyone is entitle to their opinion, I respect that. However, I feel compelled to ask the question.

A personal response to the latter, the tie at Chester wasn't the desired result, but, we cannot let the minor disappointment destroy the momentum we have. The momentum isn't just on the pitch, it's with the supporters as well, the recent themes (Wigs at Woking, etc.) have given the dedicated away following something to smile about, it has offered something new to the faithful. I for one think the atmosphere created has; and will, be influential in our chase for promotion.

As always, Up the Mariners!

Quoted from BottesfordMariner

Sometimes you have to go out and grasp the opportunity rather wait and hope for something to happen.

i ended up with a slap across the face and in HR on a disciplinary last time i took that advice