Town fans tonight

From someone who was only able to watch the game on tv tonight a big appreciation to all the town fans who went to the game and sang their hearts out all night, the noise from them was non stop and something that made me very proud to be a town fan. The noise that came across you would have thought we were the home team and something that my new best friend Ally McCoist mentioned many times during the game. Well done guys you were unbelievable.

Yes. proud of them, proud of the players, proud of the club.

What a great night to be a Town fan.

Town fans were loud and proud on the TV. Plenty of "who the fùck are you?" on the TV. The huge roar when Walcott had his goal disallowed too, well done all of you that went!

Currently being diverted round Oxfordshire ffs but after that performance from the team and the fans couldn’t give a fook

Even made the 10 o clock news.

Harry is back and the nation is looking forward to seeing him and our fantastic fans at Brighton.

Well done to all proud of you.

WHAT. A. RESULT!!!!!

Still envious in a way towards those who got to witness that first hand but that’s just a matter of circumstance and how amazing for the 4000+ mariners fans who were present.

I don’t think there are words to describe how incredible our support sounded from the TV and if that’s the diluted version the actual reality of being there I can only dream of, hence my envy.

So much in love with PH, the players and the fans (most notably the ones there but fans everywhere tonight) right now it kills me.

A huge well done to all who were there no matter how far or short the journey, you did the club proud - as did the players - and for anyone staying the night, whether planned or otherwise, carry on raising the roof and have a belter!!

Up The Mariners

I went with a Saints supporter and sat down the side, I was so proud of our support they sounded brilliant and just showed what we’re about

Well I can say I was there  unreal  to say the least..My ears are bleeding ..Messages from Non Town Fans from work  " You are amazing away support!"  = palace fan at that  .
I am going to work head  held high  Friday
" Who the F@$k are You!"
UTM

When Town fans were celebrating the first goal McCoist remarked how he'd rather be in the stand with us in that moment than sat in the commentary box!

Enjoyed this post on saints forum:

My wife came into my man cave to check that I was ok as she heard me groaning. After watching about a minute

she remarked that Grimsby have a nice ground. When I corrected her and told her that Saints were at home she

said it sounded like  Grimsby were at home as they were making all the noise

The fans were incredible. Both commentators were gobsmacked . Mccoist was superb as always , said he wished he was in there with them . I've seen alot in 43 years but that is right up there .

As an older supporter I was there when we beat Everton home and away and stuffed Liverpool along with teaching Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle a lesson or two.  So experienced  the era when everyone respected and were wary of Grimsby Town.

Last night I had a tear in my eye listening to the fans because it brought back the absolute joy of watching Town play in those days and reminded me of the amazing fans we have.  

My chest is bursting with pride for the players the manager but most of all you nutcases who travelled on a Wednesday night and dared to believe .  

Absolutely amazing and make sure you bathe in that joy as it’s a cup run that goes sone in history now win or lose in the next round you were there when Town made history.  

Loved it!!  Credit to you all.  UTM

Magnificent support as always !!

Just a quick jaunt up to Carlisle on Saturday, then?

Mariners marvellous UK tours - get on the bus !!

Nothing else needs to be said !!

At the tender age of 17, I joined the RAF and so met people from all over the UK.  When people asked where I was from, they immediately knew where it was; because of fish or the Mariners.  Despite the obvious yet boring jokes alluding to the name, most people had a modicum of respect for it.  As the years wore on, we saw the demise of the fishing industry and people moved away from buying fresh fish and opted for packaged triangular marine life bathed in parsley or some other sauce.  As a result, the connection between food and the town diminished.  The decline of the club’s status coupled with the focus on the premiership meant only the die-hard fans of smaller clubs have a clue where Grimsby is.  These days when I tell someone about my hometown, I get asked, “is that up North?” in a rather disparaging tone.

This morning felt a lot different.   Messages rained in from friends in different countries.  I browsed the GTFC Facebook page, still basking in the afterglow of our triumph. There were messages of congratulations from all over the globe; even some exotic places, such as Hull.  The team has not only done us and the town proud, it’s lifted the spirits of hundreds of thousands of fans from less fashionable places up and down the country.  I’ve always been proud of my roots, but the last few decades have been a frustrating one for the region, which was exacerbated by the producers of poverty porn.   Now though, with productions like “Three Day Millionaire”  and our performance last night, on the pitch and in the stands, it feels like Grimsby is back on the map.

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As an older supporter I was there when we beat Everton home and away and stuffed Liverpool along with teaching Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle a lesson or two.  So experienced  the era when everyone respected and were wary of Grimsby Town.

Last night I had a tear in my eye listening to the fans because it brought back the absolute joy of watching Town play in those days and reminded me of the amazing fans we have.  

My chest is bursting with pride for the players the manager but most of all you nutcases who travelled on a Wednesday night and dared to believe .  

Absolutely amazing and make sure you bathe in that joy as it’s a cup run that goes sone in history now win or lose in the next round you were there when Town made history.  

Loved it!!  Credit to you all.  UTM

Won't be many dry-eyed Town fans when 'Matchday Moments' emerges !

i'm absolutely copulated at work, exhausted, hungover, emotionally drained, i wouldnt change it for the world

im not an emotional person in public, but last night got me, just sat down in me seat as the fans were leaivng and took it all in

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At the tender age of 17, I joined the RAF and so met people from all over the UK.  When people asked where I was from, they immediately knew where it was; because of fish or the Mariners.  Despite the obvious yet boring jokes alluding to the name, most people had a modicum of respect for it.  As the years wore on, we saw the demise of the fishing industry and people moved away from buying fresh fish and opted for packaged triangular marine life bathed in parsley or some other sauce.  As a result, the connection between food and the town diminished.  The decline of the club’s status coupled with the focus on the premiership meant only the die-hard fans of smaller clubs have a clue where Grimsby is.  These days when I tell someone about my hometown, I get asked, “is that up North?” in a rather disparaging tone.

This morning felt a lot different.   Messages rained in from friends in different countries.  I browsed the GTFC Facebook page, still basking in the afterglow of our triumph. There were messages of congratulations from all over the globe; even some exotic places, such as Hull.  The team has not only done us and the town proud, it’s lifted the spirits of hundreds of thousands of fans from less fashionable places up and down the country.  I’ve always been proud of my roots, but the last few decades have been a frustrating one for the region, which was exacerbated by the producers of poverty porn.   Now though, with productions like “Three Day Millionaire”  and our performance last night, on the pitch and in the stands, it feels like Grimsby is back on the map.

What I love about results like this is the fact that people obviously think about you in particular when they hear the Grimsby score. I got messages from Bees fans during and after the game-everyone wanted us to win. Then there is the Aldershot fan who I've kept in touch with for years, plenty of Donny supporters and a Man Utd fan who lives in the US who I met on the way to an Altrincham game one Sunday about sixteen years ago. The latter is a proud owner of a Town shirt and wears it frequently. He collects football jerseys. Also Mansfield, Hull, Orient, Bradford, Northampton, many Portsmouth and my friends at Harworth Colliery FC among many others, not forgetting Luton. Even Spurs fans gutted at their own defeat.  Its so nice that they are genuinely pleased for you.

One of the best was 'F******* brilliant. UTFM' from a Donny Rovers fan!

When I was working at Heathrow, my friends and colleagues who worked on a Saturday used to look at the Town score between flights knowing I'd be working the next day and a conversation about our game would always be struck. Town's score was apparently the one most sought after!

Not ashamed to admit I had a tear in my eyes last night.

Stiockwood just said that the FA have asked the club tii out pay 10k for VAR.  The best 10k we have ever spent!

Think Hurst should name VAR as one of the subs every game, always bring him on if we need a penalty late in the game.

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What I love about results like this is the fact that people obviously think about you in particular when they hear the Grimsby score. I got messages from Bees fans during and after the game-everyone wanted us to win. Then there is the Aldershot fan who I've kept in touch with for years, plenty of Donny supporters and a Man Utd fan who lives in the US who I met on the way to an Altrincham game one Sunday about sixteen years ago. The latter is a proud owner of a Town shirt and wears it frequently. He collects football jerseys. Also Mansfield, Hull, Orient, Bradford, Northampton, many Portsmouth and my friends at Harworth Colliery FC among many others, not forgetting Luton. Even Spurs fans gutted at their own defeat.  Its so nice that they are genuinely pleased for you.

One of the best was 'F******* brilliant. UTFM' from a Donny Rovers fan!

When I was working at Heathrow, my friends and colleagues who worked on a Saturday used to look at the Town score between flights knowing I'd be working the next day and a conversation about our game would always be struck. Town's score was apparently the one most sought after!

Yeah, same here - from what I can remember Crewe, Arsenal and Rochdale, Pompey, Blades, Bognor!, Shamrock Rovers and a bloke who doesn't like football, yet I think he stayed up to congratulate me.

Southampton city centre was a mass of black and white, hardly saw any red and white. You would have thought we were the home side and the Saints were the away side. 20 minute walk to St. Mary's all you could hear was "Mariners, Mariners" all the way.

It's days like this that is payback for all the years we have suffered but never stopped believing.

See you all at Brighton!

UTM

Had several work colleagues message me saying all they could hear was the grimsby fans. Year 6 lad who's a massive Liverpool fan ran around to find me this morning to say how unbelievable our fans are!
Also got a message from my auntie in Australia, apparently we was mentioned prime time news down under!

Mate’s a Sheff Utd fan & apparently our score got a big cheer when it was announced at Brammall Lane.

That rendition of "when you play we follow" was absolute class. Must have gone on for close to 5 minutes

walked in my village local tonight in deepest North Bucks - congratulations from everyone , football fans and non football fans alike. think I must have early onset of hayfever as my eyes were stinging

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That rendition of "when you play we follow" was absolute class. Must have gone on for close to 5 minutes

Carried on when they scored too. Among the best followings I’ve stood with I’d say if not the best - loud, proud, comedic and emotional all in fine balance.

It was one of them times you just have to be there.
What an awesome night.

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walked in my village local tonight in deepest North Bucks - congratulations from everyone , football fans and non football fans alike. think I must have early onset of hayfever as my eyes were stinging

Got the same at Harworth Colliery FC last night.

Watched the game at home, and I was massively impressed with the support in terms of numbers and noise.

Outstanding from every single of you. Huge respect from me.