Grimsby Town secured a point on the road this week after coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Cheltenham Town. The club also looked back at a key debut from its past and made headlines for its transparent approach to a new job vacancy.
How did Grimsby Town perform at Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Town assistant manager Rob Edwards, speaking to Gloucestershire Live, said his side expected a reaction from Grimsby after leading 2-0 at halftime. He acknowledged the visitors showed their quality in the second half to get back into the match. Edwards pointed to a set-piece goal as a particular frustration, noting his staff had identified that threat beforehand. He described Grimsby as a "good team" who proved difficult to stop once they settled into the game.
The draw continues a solid start for Grimsby, who finished seventh in League Two last season with 78 points from 46 games. Their final form of DLDWW secured that playoff-chasing position, ending nine points behind champions Bromley. You can see how the current campaign compares on our standings page.
What is the significance of Craig Disley's debut?
A club feature from Grimsby Town Football Club highlighted the 25th anniversary of Craig Disley's first senior goals. He scored a brace for Mansfield Town in a 3-2 win at Cheltenham's Whaddon Road on August 25, 2001. That match began a career that would later see him become a defining captain for the Mariners during their non-league years.
Disley joined Grimsby in 2011 and eventually led the club to multiple Wembley appearances in the FA Trophy and promotion playoffs. His leadership was instrumental in the team's eventual return to the Football League in 2016 after six seasons away. The club's retrospective piece frames that early career moment as the start of a significant journey.
Why did Grimsby Town's job advert surprise fans?
According to a report from The Sun, Grimsby Town surprised some supporters by publicly advertising a vacant club role and its salary on social media. Many organisations are often secretive about wage details, making the club's transparency notable. The advert was posted this week as the club prepares for the new season.
The article did not specify the exact role or salary figure. Grimsby's overall squad planning continues after a 2025 season where they scored 74 goals and conceded 50, resulting in a positive goal difference of 24. Fans can review the full roster for the coming campaign on the squad page. The club's next pre-season preparations are detailed in our fixtures section.
