Midfielder Ryley Reynolds has outlined his promotion ambition after making his full league debut for Grimsby Town. The 21-year-old, on loan from Notts County, played a part in Andy Cook's second goal during Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Accrington Stanley, as reported by Grimsby Town Football Club.
Reynolds flicked the ball on for Kieran Green in the build-up to Cook's strike. The result leaves David Artell's side 11th in League Two with six points from four games, having scored five goals and conceded four. They are three points behind leaders Bristol Rovers.
What did Ryley Reynolds say about joining Grimsby?
Ryley Reynolds was clear about his objective upon arriving at Blundell Park. "I’ve come here for one reason, to help the team get promoted," the young midfielder stated. He made his first appearance for the Mariners on the opening day of the season and earned his first league start this week. His immediate focus is on contributing to a squad that has drawn three of its first four matches.
How did Reynolds perform in his first league start?
Reynolds was involved in the key attacking move that led to Grimsby's second goal against Accrington Stanley. His deft header found Kieran Green, who then set up Andy Cook to score. The team showed resilience to secure a point on the road. Reynolds did note one area for improvement, saying, "I think on Tuesday night it was a little bit too direct. Obviously Christy coming off and getting a little knock didn’t help." The full squad list shows the depth Artell has to work with in midfield.
How does Reynolds fit into Grimsby's midfield plans?
The arrival of Ryley Reynolds adds to the options available to manager David Artell. On deadline day, the club also bolstered its midfield ranks with the signings of Mark Shelton and Fin Cartwright. These additions provide competition and cover, especially with Gezahegn away on international duty with the Faroe Islands. The team's current standings position shows a solid, if unspectacular, start to the campaign.
What is next for Grimsby Town?
Attention now turns to the next fixture, an away match against Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road. This game presents another opportunity for Grimsby to build momentum and climb the table. Fans can check the full schedule of upcoming games on the club's fixtures page. The team will be looking to convert draws into wins as they pursue the promotion goal shared by their new loan signing.
