https://mobile.twitter.com/liamwoodGT/status/873830939088048130

Telewag journalist seems to know somethings bubbling  :)

Replies further down that definately something by tuesday??

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Replies further down that definately something by tuesday??

Because it is already done and completed!

Quoted from Cloudy

Because it is already done and completed!

Agree.  With GTFC all new news is really old news

new 2017/18 shirt announcement

Probably to announce the permanent signing of Clive Mendonca after impressing during his loan spell...

Quoted from diehardmariner

Probably to announce the permanent signing of Clive Mendonca after impressing during his loan spell...

Matt Tees returns...

Quoted from moosey_club

Matt Tees returns...

What no Rod Green to partner him !

Still v quiet ....

Quoted from LongEatonMariner

Still v quiet ....

And it's still only Monday afternoon. What's the rush?

Bob Monday and Ruby Tuesday signings due to be confirmed shortly.

Nathan Clarke and Matt Green are my guess.

Quoted from Balthazar Bullitt

Bob Monday and Ruby Tuesday signings due to be confirmed shortly.

good buy Ruby tuesday

I don't like Mondays.

Id be more interested who is shipping out at the moment.
Would imagine he will be trying to offload a couple before splashing out.

Green, Clarke, Chicksen, Massey?

Probably none of those.

Quoted from topuphere666

And it's still only Monday afternoon. What's the rush?

Haha yes I guess so, call me "Impatient Mariner"!

Grimsby town have bolstered their squad with 5 new signings. Alex revell, Matthew green, Adam chicksen, Nathan Clarke and gavin Massey have all signed 2 year deals. The club have also announced the departures of several under contract players. Andrew Boyce has joined guiseley along with Luke summerfield. James berrett has joined chesterfield, adi yussuf has joined Notts county, Scott vernon has signed for Leyton orient.



Carlsberg don't do Mondays....but if they did 😏

I can always dream!!

Don't think we'll go anywhere near Matt Green

Quoted from devs

Don't think we'll go anywhere near Matt Green

I think we'll be closer to Freshney Green !!!

Quoted from Superdan147

Grimsby town have bolstered their squad with 5 new signings. Alex revell, Matthew green, Adam chicksen, Nathan Clarke and gavin Massey have all signed 2 year deals. The club have also announced the departures of several under contract players. Andrew Boyce has joined guiseley along with Luke summerfield. James berrett has joined chesterfield, adi yussuf has joined Notts county, Scott vernon has signed for Leyton orient.



Carlsberg don't do Mondays....but if they did 😏

I can always dream!!

This even beats Jeremy Corbyns promises -it sounds  more like Tony Blairs cross me heart and hope to die-but I believe you Dan :)

Quoted from monkeyboy

Id be more interested who is shipping out at the moment.
Would imagine he will be trying to offload a couple before splashing out.

Nah I think we are stuck with more weak right of centre players than T. Mays cabinet.

Quoted from monkeyboy

Would imagine he will be trying to offload a couple before splashing out.

I occasionally get excited over new signings. But not THAT excited.

Telegraph saying if Town are to sigh Nathan Clarke this summer they may face competition from League One club Bury.

According to BBC Radio Humberside, a source at Bury has said that Lee Clark (another of his former managers) is interested in taking the defender to Gigg Lane this summer.

Cue him signing today then.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Telegraph saying if Town are to sigh Nathan Clarke this summer they may face competition from League One club Bury.

According to BBC Radio Humberside, a source at Bury has said that Lee Clark (another of his former managers) is interested in taking the defender to Gigg Lane this summer.

I think Nathan Clarke would be a good signing for us. He certainly fits the bill - 33 years old and released by a side that just got relegated to our level. He would complement a back four with a 36 year old right back and a mid 30's centre-back to play alongside. Obviously just the kind of player we need to mount a serious promotion challenge this season.

Quoted from rancido

I think Nathan Clarke would be a good signing for us. He certainly fits the bill - 33 years old and released by a side that just got relegated to our level. He would complement a back four with a 36 year old right back and a mid 30's centre-back to play alongside. Obviously just the kind of player we need to mount a serious promotion challenge this season.

I know that's heavily dosed with sarcasm but do you think Ben Davies will play more than Zak next season? Zak had a wonderful first league season for  me and I would expect him to kick on next year.

Someone on twatter mentioned Jake Wright junior, a 19 year old striker from sheff u. As he played for York last season would make perfect sense ;D ;D

I would like us to sign Ollie Palmer, cos I can't find my bottle opener. ;)

O.P.... I guess not then.

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

I know that's heavily dosed with sarcasm but do you think Ben Davies will play more than Zak next season? Zak had a wonderful first league season for  me and I would expect him to kick on next year.

I think Zak will be first choice next season. I also think that instead of signing Davies for another season , it would have been better to have found a young full-back ( like how we found Zak)  to act as back up.

I understand your point re Davies but I think we should also consider Wilko's comments last week about the experience, attitude and influence that Davies & Collins have on the squad, not just match days but also during training.

If we go out & sign a number of over 30's the retention of Davies makes no sense to me either but f we have a squad that is made up of less experienced guys I can accept he may play an important role supporting the management team in the development of these guys.

Just need to wait & see who arrives.

Is Monday or Tuesday next week? 🐙

Quoted from bobbyturtle

Is Monday or Tuesday next week? 🐙

Or next month ?

My guess is that someone did sign on Monday or Tuesday but they're not telling us until there is a big enough lul in the season ticket sales to warrant a boost.

Didn't say which Monday or Tuesday so keep this thread alive until it happens  ;D

Shows utter contempt for fans.

Quoted from friskneymariner

Shows utter contempt for fans.

Give me contempt over a signing that's unnecessary any day.

Quoted from Mariner_09

My guess is that someone did sign on Monday or Tuesday but they're not telling us until there is a big enough lul in the season ticket sales to warrant a boost.

How would they identify a lull right now, is it less than one person buying one?

I don't know, I do know that they will almost certainly misjudge it as they always do.

Anyone think it'll be a signing that will elevate the hairs on the back of your neck?


















Thought not

Oops they did it again. Duff info

Well looking at Twitter it seems as if Adam Chicksen was one of the players Slade was targeting as Andrew's replacement but we won't match his wage demands.

Slade's interview in the Telegraph suggested he was getting frustrated with negotiations and missing out on people.

Could Clarke be the other one especially with Clark showing an interest.

Wes Brown.

Quoted from psgmariner

Wes Brown.

Too old and too expensive

Quoted from golfer

Too old and too expensive

Perhaps but his choice is Crewe or GTFC according to an unsubstantiated rumour I heard. Crewe would obviously suit his real housewife of Cheshire more I daresay.

Quoted from psgmariner

Wes Brown.

Too sh1t as well as old and expensive!

Wes Brown adds up with the ex Championship centre half who is due to sign this week according to Twitter. Would be very disappointed if he signed regardless of him having two Champions League winners medals having let Pearson go.

To be fair we could do with some experience at the back.

Would not fill Pearson boots IMO

Jesus. Browns played for england and the premiership. Pearsons never been above league 2. Beggers belief

Quoted from Garth

Would not fill Pearson boots IMO

Yeah there is no way that 23 England caps, 5 premier league winners medals, 2 FA cup winners medals, 2 League cup winners medals and 2 Champions League winners medals compares to an England C cap, and a National League play off winners medal.

Danny Collins has been class for us, and brown has had a better career so you would think he could do as good of a job as collins.

Two words Paul Warhurst.

Wes Brown or Shaun pearson?


https://www.transfermarkt.com/vergleich/spielervergleich/statistik/def/spieler/3405&146786

Quoted from Stew0_0

Jesus. Browns played for england and the premiership. Pearsons never been above league 2. Beggers belief

I`ll grant you all that, but what would he be like now in the lowest league, any better than Pearson?  its not all about the physical/ skill game there`s an element of passion and loyalty in the lower leagues that tends to promote you, Brown IMO needs to have that to be successful here

Quoted from Stew0_0

Jesus. Browns played for england and the premiership. Pearsons never been above league 2. Beggers belief

Pearsons about 27----Brown about 72-------Pearson £ K45--Brown £ K100 ----Pearson improving- Brown impersonating me----Pearson nice bloke- Brown  ?

Has he signed?

Quoted from geir

Wes Brown or Shaun pearson?


https://www.transfermarkt.com/vergleich/spielervergleich/statistik/def/spieler/3405&146786

Yhe site is not v accurate it has Shaun as a CB only, should say left winger as well :P

Brown would be a huge risk signing on anything  other than a pay as you play deal, and given his injury history even then we would need to carry someone equivalent to Pearson in case he broke down again.

I thought Birtles was a poor signing when announced and he proved me to be a poor judge so whoever we sign I will allow them some proper game time before passing judgement on whether they are a waste of space.

Apparently we are in talks this week with a centre back and striker according to twitter with Matt dean

Well I thought we were surviving with just two centre halves and onr decent striker personally.  ;) no bs Matt!

Quoted from Swansea_Mariner

Brown would be a huge risk signing on anything  other than a pay as you play deal, and given his injury history even then we would need to carry someone equivalent to Pearson in case he broke down again.

We don`t even want to contemplate signing a thirty seven year old player,  who ever he is and whatever he`s achieved in the past. makes no sense whatsoever.

I heard a certain player playing in Spain at the moment but has played in the prem,

Will sign for us on a modest wage,

IF

We pay his Spanish tax bill , (king)

Whoever we sign they have to be for the future and not just this season. If we don't achieve promotion this coming season then it has to be the next , so we need continuity in defence ( and in fact in all areas of the side) so an ageing ,stop-gap centre-half should be completely out of the question. I know Paul Futcher fitted that description but those kind of players are few and far between. I must admit I am underwhelmed by the recruitment process thus far, especially taking into account all of RS's experience and contacts along with Wilkos as well. I know it is early days and I admit RS wasn't my choice as a manager to get us promoted but pre-season training starts in 5 days time and the last thing we want are signings into pre-season who are playing " catch-up " fitness wise.

day by day I keep checking, and my finger nails cant take it any more. Please please please give us a signature someone,anyone,even a new boot polisher would be better than nothing, hate reading a signing is immenent,and my tablets are running out,how much do I hate myself being an ardent fan,more grey hairs tmorro  :)

Well that is another Monday and Tuesday gone so I guess it's pens down until next week

Maybe next week?  ;D

Quoted from rancido

Whoever we sign they have to be for the future and not just this season. If we don't achieve promotion this coming season then it has to be the next , so we need continuity in defence ( and in fact in all areas of the side) so an ageing ,stop-gap centre-half should be completely out of the question. I know Paul Futcher fitted that description but those kind of players are few and far between. I must admit I am underwhelmed by the recruitment process thus far, especially taking into account all of RS's experience and contacts along with Wilkos as well. I know it is early days and I admit RS wasn't my choice as a manager to get us promoted but pre-season training starts in 5 days time and the last thing we want are signings into pre-season who are playing " catch-up " fitness wise.

Don't you think RS wants players in before pre-season too?  I can imagine all kinds of problems regarding signing up new players, they are on holiday, they have other offers, they are waiting for better offers, the wife doesn't fancy coming to Grimsby, they are not happy with the terms offered and are still in discussion, etc.  We, same as RS, will need to be patient!

f.f.s.

I heard its  Mike Thalassitis, Striker from Margate.... cant sign him though until he gets ditched from Love Island over on ITV2.  ;)

Says on the os that Slades meeting with a player today so hopefully there could be some news soon.

OS says we're talking to someone today. Any ideas?

If he's come to Blundell park, it sounds like it is moving along well. I'm sure there's lots of crap that goes through the agent before it gets to this stage.

Quoted from Mariner93er

If he's come to Blundell park, it sounds like it is moving along well. I'm sure there's lots of crap that goes through the agent before it gets to this stage.

Tell him about the free holiday in Devon ;)

Talking to a few so maybe next Monday or Tuesday will see them sign.

Defender with SPL, Championship and Lge 1 experience

Gavin Gunning  ;)

Any ideas?

Sounds like Gunning, hope not

Chris Robertson?

Rob jones

Paul Quinn?

Kyle Cameron-most likely on loan

The Mighty Quinn?

Mind you might be a tad too warm for him.

Jake Buxton......although im not sure if he's played in the SPL

Danny Seaborne.

Quoted from LH

Danny Seaborne.

Could be -he seems to tick all the boxes -if true not too bad   Wasn't he supposed to sign for us last year but cleared off for trial with some Greek team

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Seaborne

Played for Charlton, Coventry and Yeovil. If only we knew a manager that had been in charge of all 3 of those clubs  8)

It was a full stop and not a question mark for a reason, golfer.  ;)

Simon ford returning for a third stint?

Hopefully if we sign him we will get some positive feedback about him. However Partick Thistle?? If he's not better than seun there'l be some flack flying around.

He got a spanking outside a nightclub in 2011 in Southampton

Is anyone else thinking,  will we better Pearson for the same money in that position? :-/

Pearson's gone, we move on.

There's a decent chance. Is it not telling that Pearson has signed for a Conference club after being released by us? I thought we needed some genuine athleticism at the back and we may still get it but Clarke, Seaborne, Robertson etc don't appear to be anything like that.

Quoted from Mariner_09

There's a decent chance. Is it not telling that Pearson has signed for a Conference club after being released by us? I thought we needed some genuine athleticism at the back and we may still get it but Clarke, Seaborne, Robertson etc don't appear to be anything like that.

Have you seen any of them play? Have we signed any of them? Fgs

No I'm just saying that neither has anyone else who is hinting that they will be inferior. They could be better or worse.

Quoted from Mariner_09

There's a decent chance. Is it not telling that Pearson has signed for a Conference club after being released by us? I thought we needed some genuine athleticism at the back and we may still get it but Clarke, Seaborne, Robertson etc don't appear to be anything like that.

Jones and Whittle weren't exactly athletic but very solid

Gordon Greer is my entry into the guess pot.

I know he's a striker but how about Lee Novak ? Geordie ex Huddersfield ex Charlton ....

Quoted from moosey_club

Gordon Greer is my entry into the guess pot.

Getting on a bit so we would have to go with experience over speed --if only 5 years younger would have been signing of season

Think Matt dean on twatter said we were talking to a centre half and a centre forward, but that the former was far more likely

Could it be?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg-DDST68l4

John Terry (Think it's between us and Aston Villa)  ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Garth

Could it be?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg-DDST68l4

He would be a fantastic signing but can't see it happening unfortunately!

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

He would be a fantastic signing but can't see it happening unfortunately!

Been rumoured while he gets his fitness and form back, he`s hoping to play at Premishite level again, can`t see it myself salary wise, but you never know (Birtles, Wymark, Mendonca, etc)

If Nicky Maynard increases his tally of 8 Premier League sub appearances I'm Gavin Gunning.

Would be a cracking League 2 signing though, in theory.

I think it's we've made some pretty decent signings so far, especially Dembele but the fact that pre-season starts in 4 days, with our first game on the 12th and the fact that we keep hearing that we're 'trying' to sign players but aren't actually getting anybody does concern be a bit if I'm honest. Just think how playing catch up has cost us in the past.

Quoted from MarinersOnTheUp

I think it's we've made some pretty decent signings so far, especially Dembele but the fact that pre-season starts in 12 days, with our first game on the 4th and the fact that we keep hearing that we're 'trying' to sign players but aren't actually getting anybody does concern be a bit if I'm honest.

4 days mate

Quoted from MarinersOnTheUp

I think it's we've made some pretty decent signings so far, especially Dembele but the fact that pre-season starts in 12 days, with our first game on the 4th and the fact that we keep hearing that we're 'trying' to sign players but aren't actually getting anybody does concern be a bit if I'm honest.

The thing is,  if you aim for the high hanging fruits they are always the most difficult to get, the lower ones drop or are easily gathered.

Quoted from Hagrid

4 days mate

Yes of course! Sorry, my mistake - meant 12 days until our first friendly!

I think releasing Pearson was a big mistake. It means nothing that he has gone to a non-league team. We signed Craig Disley for our first season in non-league when I'm sure a league club would have had him. There could be all sorts of reasons why Pearson has gone where he has but I still think he would have done a good job for us and would have made a valuable contribution in a promotion drive.

Quoted from rancido

I think releasing Pearson was a big mistake. It means nothing that he has gone to a non-league team. We signed Craig Disley for our first season in non-league when I'm sure a league club would have had him. There could be all sorts of reasons why Pearson has gone where he has but I still think he would have done a good job for us and would have made a valuable contribution in a promotion drive.

2 sides to every story, he's been gone over a month and we are still talking about it!

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2 sides to every story, he's been gone over a month and we are still talking about it![/quote]


So ! The Battle of Hastings was 951 years ago and historians still discuss it. Aren't we allowed to discuss something or express an opinion about something that happened in the recent past. I think George Orwell wrote a book about erasing the past!

Quoted from rancido

I think releasing Pearson was a big mistake.

Oh you never said! ;)

If it is this Seaborne guy what worries me is it looks like he only played 13 games last season was this due to injury or not a first choice at Hamilton

Quoted from Madeleymariner

If it is this Seaborne guy what worries me is it looks like he only played 13 games last season was this due to injury or not a first choice at Hamilton

Why worry, anyone announced that we have signed him?

Quoted from rancido

[quote=1133]

2 sides to every story, he's been gone over a month and we are still talking about it![/quote]


So ! The Battle of Hastings was 951 years ago and historians still discuss it. Aren't we allowed to discuss something or express an opinion about something that happened in the recent past. I think George Orwell wrote a book about erasing the past!

I'm sure I read somewhere that if Harold had got the Strength and Conditioning coach as advised, Hastings would have had a different result.

Are we expecting any movement today then?

As soon as I can find a toilet.

Quoted from Garth

The thing is,  if you aim for the high hanging fruits they are always the most difficult to get, the lower ones drop or are easily gathered.

"William the Con Coonke Conqer Concko  Konkerer 1066"

In my experience the really low hanging fruit are potatoes.





Yes I ripped that off CA

I imagine we probably have quite a few signings tied up. League players contracts end June 30th don't they?

It's not like previous years when we have signed our squad pretty much by the start of pre season. When we were in the conference many of the players stopped getting paid at the end of the season. This meant they wanted to sign up early.

Slade is completely open about his love of a free transfer. I expect a fair few to come in over the next couple of weeks, then some loan players closer to the start of the season.