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Good evening and welcome to the players, staff and directors of Exeter City.

We were hoping also to give a welcome back to supporters not for this match but for subsequent ones after the national lockdown had come to an end. Now we know that for the foreseeable future North East Lincolnshire is in Tier 3 and no supporters will be allowed to attend matches. We are very disappointed with this, although we can understand the reasoning behind the decision with the rate of infection in our area being so high. It is disappointing because we are ready.

We have calculated the capacity for Blundell Park which is 2,567. This is calculated not only using safe distancing in seating, but also other factors required by the Sports Ground Safety Authority. These include entry and exit flows (taking into account the width of stairwells, passageways and concourses), evacuation times, whether bars and kiosks will be open, and the ability to ensure that fans leaving the stadium do so in an orderly and organised manner as instructed by stewards.

LET US HOPE THAT THE INFECTION RATE FALLS IN THE COMING WEEKS SO THAT YOU CAN BE BACK IN THE GROUND – I KNOW THE PLAYERS HATE PLAYING IN EMPTY STADIA AND CANNOT WAIT FOR YOU TO BE BACK CHEERING THEM ON

The Government have stated that for supporters to be allowed to return they must comply with the Club’s Code of Conduct. This will in due course be published on the website. There is nothing onerous in the Code – its purpose is to ensure that all necessary steps are taken by fans to provide a safe environment and prevent the spread of the virus. It is imperative that as and when fans return the Code is complied with. Failure to do so could result in a further ban on fans attending. I am sure that you will all want to abide by the Code to keep Blundell Park open for the remainder of the season. Let us hope that the infection rate falls in the coming weeks so that you can be back in the ground – I know the players hate playing in empty stadia and cannot wait for you to be back cheering them on.

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IAN HOLLOWAY THE GAFFER:

Good evening everybody and thanks for downloading the programme ahead of our game against Exeter City here at Blundell Park.

I was so proud of my team for their victory down at Crawley in our last match - especially as we only had one hour and a half training session to prepare and their bloke put one in the top bin after five minutes! Yes we looked a bit nervous at times but you’d expect that a bit considering what happened at Tranmere.

We managed to come back and beat a very good team on their own turf. I know Crawley lost the game before but they hadn’t lost for a while prior to that and they always try and play the right way. So I was very happy indeed. And I honestly feel as though we deserved it as well. Confidence is an amazing thing.

If you could bottle it, and sell it, you’d probably get more than the Covid virus vaccine!

I made the lads understand what we got wrong against Hull and Tranmere and worked on what we could in the time we had. I decided to leave some lads at home for the trip who I felt didn’t give me what I asked of them. When you’re at rock bottom - that’s when I like it because you see what people are about. So I was delighted with their performance against Crawley.

I want to be here a long time and build something because our fans deserve that. In a way, I’ve got to hold the tiger by the tale because my young’uns are chomping at the bit to play. And I know that they have what it takes to make the step up, as Louis Boyd, Duncan Idehen, Joey Starbuck and now Luis Adlard have proved. But Rome wasn’t built in a day… and it certainly wasn’t built in the time of Covid, was it?!

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MACCA CAPTAIN’S COLUMN:

Evening all.

Firstly I just want to say, after the performance at Tranmere, where every single player let each other and this club down, I couldn’t have been more proud to be part of this group last Tuesday!

Going 1-0 down so early in the game, after the weekend and travelling so far on the day, and showing the character and belief to win was huge.

Of course we will have ups and downs along the way, but if we can keep that spirit and determination when things don’t go our way, it will stand us in great stead this season and beyond.

Off the pitch it’s been a slightly different preparation for tonight with no game last weekend. We all got Friday/Saturday off which personally meant I was free to get the Xmas tree down and start decorating... I now know why I work on a Saturday!

It was different training on Sunday, with the roads being much quieter than normal as well as the general all round feeling, but it’s all about preparing correctly for what will be a big and tough game tonight.

Stay safe, Macca

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MAX WRIGHT

IN THE SPOTLIGHT M

ax Wright will feel like his season has just got started after scoring the winner at Crawley.

The Grimsby-born winger suffered a tear to his quad on the opening day of the season and spent almost two months on the treatment table. But the live wire 22-year-old returned to action at the beginning of the month and has really started to establish himself in Ian Holloway’s attack.

CAREER:

Sutton Coldfield Town (Loan), Scarborough Athletic (Loan), Boston United (Loan)

Wright, who joined the club’s School of Excellence as a youngster, made 29 appearances for The Mariners last term in his first full season at Blundell Park as a professional. Prior to the 2019/20 campaign, the former Discoveries star had gained experience playing on loan at various levels in the non league pyramid. In 2016/17, Marcus Bignot sent him to Sutton Coldfield Town to play in the Northern Premier League and the following season, the speedy winger scored 15 goals for Scarborough Athletic on their way to promotion.

Rewarded with a two-year deal in 2018, Wright made his debut for The Mariners in the League Cup shortly before joining Boston United in the National League. A string of Man of The Match performances followed and before the end of the 2018/19 season Wright had deservedly forced his way into the Town first team.

Primarily an attacker, Wright has proved his versatility under Holloway’s tutelage and looks equally assured when deployed as a wing-back.

Although the former season ticket holder would probably play anywhere for his hometown team!

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20 QUESTIONS MAX WRIGHT

When and where were you born?

Grimsby, 6th April 1998 Are you married? I am not Do you have kids? Thankfully I do not Apart from football, what other sport do you like?

Tennis - Harry and I play a lot in the summer What do you like to do in your spare time?

Gaming on the Playstation What TV show are you watching at the moment?

At the moment I’m going through the Friday Night Dinners again Which musician are you listening to a lot?

The Weekend Best film you have watched recently?

Seven Pounds Who would you like to play you in a film about your life? Danny DeVito Career high point so far? I’d probably say earning my first professional contract Career low point so far? Probably my injuries.

When you get told you’re going to be out for nine or ten weeks, that is quite demoralising!

How would you sum up your time at your last club? My loan at Boston was a big learning curve Who’s had the biggest influence on your career?

I’m going to say my dad but there’s also been a lot of coaches and pros who’ve helped me on the way What’s the best game you’ve played in?

Probably Exeter away last season. I enjoyed it so much and I had a good game myself that day Who’s the best player you’ve played with?

Ben Davies or Danny Collins Who’s the best player you’ve played against?

Ross Barkley was a joke What’s the worst injury you’ve had in your career?

I’ve had two broken ankles - they were the longer injuries - but I’d say the tears in both my quads have been the worst. When you’re in and around the first team, you want to be fit and playing What is the best goal you’ve scored?

I haven’t scored many for Town, so it will have to be the one against Crawley Do you have a pre match routine or superstition?

If I have a good game the week before I try to emulate my preparation. Same food, clothes, warm up etc Who’s your best friend in football? I was told by Mattie Pollock that if I didn’t say him I wasn’t his friend… so it’s Mattie and Harry Clifton

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MARINERS TRUST F

ollowing the announcement that fans in Tiers 1 and 2 would be able to return to stadiums in limited numbers from December 3rd, we were very disappointed to find that N.E. Lincolnshire has been placed in Tier 3. Hopefully the numbers will keep falling and by the time of the next review we will be placed into Tier 2 which will mean that we will be able to allow fans in for the Scunthorpe game; although this will depend on approval by the local Safety Advisory Group (SAG).

Also, it is important to point out that the first game back is likely to be designated as a pilot event by SAG which will mean a capacity of 1,000.

If this is the case the club will first of all ask if there are any season ticket holders unable to attend and then if the remaining number is above 1,000 (there are approx 1,300 ST holders) a ballot will take place. The meeting of the SAG, which includes fan representation through the SLO, is taking place on December 9th and so we will have a clear picture after that.

The review of tiers by the government is taking place on December 16th and the Scunthorpe game is on the 19th and so time is very tight which is why we are working with the club assuming that we will be put into Tier 2. if not, we will be ready for the next review 14 days later.

In the meantime, for the behind closed door games, because we are in national lockdown and then Tier 3, we are no longer allowed to offer the chance for ST holders to be ball retrievers. This is a real shame as we know those lucky enough to have done it really enjoyed it, even when we lost.

When we are allowed supporters back into Blundell Park it will be a very different experience compared to preCOVID times but still much better than watching from home. Here is an insight in what you can expect: Anyone with COVID symptoms, those who are self isolating due to contact with others with symptoms or those

living in a higher tier region should NOT travel to the ground.

it is vital that the integrity of this is maintained.

You will be asked to arrive at the ground no later than 30 minutes before kick off. Entry procedure will take longer than usual due to checks and social distancing requirements.

Unless going to the toilet, supporters should remain in their seats at all times. This especially applies when celebrating a goal or reacting to an incident such as a penalty when there is often a rush to the front to greet a player or get a better view.

Outside the ground there will be a clearly marked queuing system in place marshalled by stewards.

When entering the stadium, you will be required to wear a mask and your temperature will be taken. Anyone with a reading of 37.8C or above will not be allowed to enter.

A QR code for NHS app will be available at all points of entry and supporters will be encouraged to register their attendance. Hand gel dispensers will be at all entrances and around the ground for support use.

Your card/ticket will be scanned at point of entry (cards will be issued shortly) and you will then go directly to your seat. There will be clear markings around the ground to show flow of supporter movement.

Entrances and concourses with two way flow will be marked with green arrows whilst concourses and aisles that are not wide enough for two way flow will be marked with red arrows.

Where it is necessary for two way flow but only one way is possible stewards will be deployed to manage the flow.

Kiosks and bars in the ground will NOT be open. This is due to capacity of the concourses and the need to minimise the movement of supporters. This will be subject to ongoing review.

It will be compulsory to wear your mask when moving around the ground. The policy whilst sat in your seat is not yet decided. EFL recommend that they are worn due to tendency to sing and shout, but it is advisory at this stage.

You must sit in your designated seat.

The seating plan has been arranged so that supporters are two seats away from the next supporter bubble,

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After the final whistle supporters will be asked to remain in their seats until directed to leave by the stewards. This will be done by block and is not anticipated to take very long but is necessary so that social distancing can be maintained.

This is a snapshot of the main points. There will be a much more comprehensive guide available on the club’s website following the SAG and each supporter attending will be given a copy of the Supporter COVID Policy and a stadium flow map.

If at some point our region moves down to Tier 1, you will have seen that the maximum capacity allowed will then move up to a maximum of 4,000 but this figure will NOT apply to us.

The social distancing restrictions at Blundell Park will mean our capacity will be 2,575 made up as follows: McMenemy’s/Platinum/Boxes Pontoon Main Stand Young’s Upper Young’s Lower Osmond

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As you can see attending a game will be a very different experience until restrictions are lifted further. Even if we do not like or agree with some of these policies, it is important that as fans, we demonstrate we can stick to the rules and prove that football is a very safe event to attend.

In the meantime, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiries@marinerstrust. co.uk. If we don’t know the answer, we will find it out for you.

UTMM The Mariners Trust Board

THE JUNIORS’ JAUNT A FOCUS ON THE YOUTH TEAM

EVAN KHOURI IN ACTION AGAINST DONCASTER AT CHEAPSIDE after just three minutes. The Mariners continued to push forward but after some resolute defending the Stags started to get a foothold in the game. However it was Town who doubled their lead when Adlard caught a Mansfield defender napping and claimed his second around the half hour mark. The team’s side possession evenly in the second half, although Town did have a chance to make it three when Boyd’s cross was met by Potts but the young forward couldn’t keep his effort down.

Grimsby Town 2-1 Salford City The Youth Team progressed to the knockout stages of the Youth Alliance Cup by defeating Salford City 2-1 at Cheapside.

Town fielded four U16s in the starting eleven due to a number of players being missing. Salford started the brighter, controlling possession, albeit deep in their own half. Town grew into the game and began pressing Salford higher and enjoying some spells of possession. And it was good pressing play which earned Town’s opener when Davey delivered a great ball to Boyd to fire home after 20 minutes. The young Mariners doubled their lead on the 35th minute when Essel smashed home from inside the box. Salford went more direct in the second half, pinning Town back for the majority, but Town managed to create chances through Essel, Potts and Boyd. Despite Town’s pressure, it was Salford who scored next with a great curled finish from the edge of the box. However, it wasn’t enough to stop Neil Woods’ side from progressing to the next stage of the cup.

TOWN: Boyes, Scott (Smaller), Blakeley, Bramwell, Grist, Goundry, Adlard, Davey, Essel (Stratton), Potts, Boyd (Milner).

Grimsby Town 1-1 Doncaster Rovers Last week our Youths and Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1 at Cheapside.

Town started brightly, good work from Essel saw Milner get across his man but put his effort narrowly wide. Bramwell then had a long range effort brilliantly saved by the Doncaster ‘keeper. However it was Smaller who opened the scoring after firing home from a Potts free kick. The rest of the half saw very few chances with the majority of play happening in midfield. Second half was much the same, neither side dominating and lots of midfield battles in a well contested game but Doncaster managed to pull one back from close range after 60 minutes. Rovers did go close to winning it but their strike from distance struck to Town woodwork.

TOWN: Boyes, Markham, Blakeley, Bramwell, Grist, Goundry, Milner (Potts), Davey, Essel (Stratton), Khouri, Boyd.

Mansfield Town 0-2 Grimsby Town The young Mariners came away from their encounter with Mansfield Town with all three points after a convincing 2-0 win.

Town started on the front foot when Bramwell’s diagonal pass was misjudged by the defender and Adlard ran round the back and smashed home from close range

TOWN: Boyes, Scott, Blakeley, Bramwell, Smaller, Goundry, Davey, Khouri, Potts, Essel (Antoine), Milner (Stratton).

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MATT TEES

Everyone at Grimsby Town Football Club were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matt Tees in November.

For those too young to remember, Tees was a Scottish striker who became a club legend over two prolific spells at Blundell Park in the 60s and early 70s.

Tees was spotted by Town boss Tom Johnston playing amateur football in Scotland and was signed to replace Ron Rafferty in 1963.

The slightly-built frontman began his Town career with a goal in his debut away at Swansea and continued to find the back of the net regularly - mostly via his trademark headers. His most prolific season in a black and white shirt came in the 1965/66 campaign when he scored 37 League and Cup goals.

Signed by Charlton Athletic in 1967 (much to the dismay of Mariners supporters), Tees hit 32 in 89 appearances before joining Luton Town and forming a lethal partnership with future England international Malcolm MacDonald.

50 years ago, in 1970, Tees returned to the club for a second spell and starred in Lawrie McMenemy’s side that won the Division Four title in 1971/72. Unfortunately, injury cut short his time at Blundell Park and in 1973 the striker joined Boston United for a season before retiring.

After his retirement, the popular Scot remained in the area and worked for the Volvo Motor Group and DFDS Transport. In 2012 he was diagnosed with dementia and last month the Mariners legend passed away.

TEES: IN PROFILE

1963-1967 & 1969-1973 GTFC Games: 228 GTFC Goals: 110

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SIR MATT THE FIRST John Kirk recalls Tees first spell at Blundell Park and how the Scot was so much more than just a good header of the ball.

Let’s see if I can paint a picture of forwards for you, especially centre-forwards in the 1960s. Ron Rafferty – wonderful player, brilliant header of the ball, strongly built. George McLean, usually referred to as a “big-bustling centre-forward of the old school.” Willie Purvis – built much along the lines of George McLean, and Dick Young. None of these were unfit, and I don’t want to give the impression that they carried weight, but they were all strongbodied players who could take on the biggest centre-halves and give no quarter. So, when Town signed a player from Scotland we were as keen then to see him as we are with any new signing now.

Standing in the Osmond, I can remember looking at our new man and wondering if he could really stand up to life in the English Football League? He played the first five games, at inside left, alongside George

McLean, scoring two. He tended to have spells in the team, and then out for his first couple of seasons at Blundell Park, but his third season was where he really made his mark scoring 28 league goals and 37 all-told in league and cups. That season was when the partnership with Rod Green came about.

It was also the season when I started getting into some serious record keeping about the Mariners.

Yes, I thought Tees was wonderful in the air, and could “hang” before heading a powerful ball towards the goal. But to concentrate solely on his heading is to do him a disservice. He could and did head lots of goals, but he was also lethal with either foot. Let me show you a glimpse of Tees in my records from the early home games of 1965-66: • Bristol Rovers: 1 goal – Header – Osmond End • Brentford: 1 goal – Left foot – Osmond End • Brighton and Hove Albion: 1 goal – Right foot – Osmond End • Walsall: 2 goals – Both right foot – One at the Osmond End, one at the Pontoon End • Bournemouth: 1 goal – Right foot – Osmond End • Watford: 1 goal – Header – Pontoon End Town fans loved their forwards, Tees and Green.

They were part of the greater Town family.

Suddenly, in January 1967, they were ripped away from us. We were devastated. Not just one extraordinary striker gone, but both!

Would we ever see their like again?

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PART OF A TEAM OF HEROES Jim Connor remembers Tees’ starring role in the 1971/72 season and how his cousin convinced the Town chairman to sign him.

1971-72 was the season I was introduced to Grimsby Town FC. Amongst the team was a speedy blonde winger, a glamorous tanned right back and captain and a battling diminutive midfielder. Up front was the least likely looking centre forward you could imagine. Matt Tees looked like your Dad turning out for a Sunday league team. He was lightweight and looked undernourished but I was entranced by this enigma. He was nothing short of sensational that unforgettable season banging in 29 goals. Matt scored most of his goals with his head. He had the ability to time his run and leap in the box to meet Stuart Brace’s crosses. He was brave, often coming off worse in a challenge but in full flow he was majestic and you knew he was going to score.

impressed and took Rick down to Luton with him and he waited outside while the deal was done. Matt almost doubled the gate in his first match back and scored on his second debut.

Flash forward to a Tuesday night in May 1972. Town needed a point for the Fourth Division championship against Exeter in front of 22,660 fans. What a night of raw emotion. There were even fans on the roof of the Barrett Stand as the ground was packed to the rafters. Matt scored the opening goal in front of the Osmond stand to a crescendo of noise. Town made it 2-0 when Tees’ towering header fell to Hickman who put away the rebound. The match finished 3-0 and Town were worthy Champions. What an unforgettable night. Matt played his part in a team of heroes.

Matt had already played for Town between 1963-67, scoring 51 goals in 113 appearances. He was revered by the Town fans who showed their dismay with the club when he was transferred to Charlton in 1967. In 1970 my cousin Rick (a big Town fan) was working at Manor Hardware which was owned by Paddy Hamilton, the Chairman of Grimsby Town FC. Paddy knew Rick was Town mad and asked his opinion about a possible signing. Paddy asked Rick what he thought about Matt Tees as he was available and whether he thought the club should re-sign him.

Rick was gobsmacked and told Paddy to sign him as he would put thousands on the gate. Paddy was

Back in 2012, I designed a print portraying the “Legends of 72”. Matt and Dave Boylen agreed to meet me for a photo session in the Pontoon Stand to help promote the artwork. After the session I offered to give them both a lift home and driving back my thoughts drifted back to that May evening 40 years ago and the thought that these two Town legends were in my car.

Thanks for 1972, Matt. You were a true legend and gentleman.

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MEMORIES OF TEES Gordon Wilson shares his memories of the iconic Scot who became part of the local community.

In that time without stewards to keep us in the stands, I remember a navy great-coated character walking along the cinders in front of the Barrett Stand, bottle in his hand, calling Matt’s name. The last time I saw him, he was walking along the railway track after a game, his roar echoing in late winter afternoon air. “ Teeeeees!“ he roared repeatedly, on behalf off us all, I like to think. I can hear him still.

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Long after his retirement, I watched Matt catching up with Mrs Tees on St Peter’s Avenue; delayed by well-wishers, I imagine. He was instantly recognisable through the stuttering, shuffling, movement of feet across that car-park entrance. How often we saw that movement, in penalty areas across the land; Matt timing the run before soaring to meet crosses from Pennington or Hill, Collins, Boylen, Lewis or Brace. That trademark manoeuvre we knew so well, sparking our anticipation of glanced or powerfully headed goals that swelled the nets and filled our dreams for years to come.

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FOUNDED

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CAPACITY

8,541 THIS SEASON’S TOP GOALSCORER MATT JAY 8 GOALS IN 15 GAMES

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ONES WATCH MIDFIELDER

8. JAKE TAYLOR

Captain Jake Taylor is in his second spell at St James Park having joined Exeter City on a permanent basis in 2016. The midfielder has made nearly 250 appearances for the Grecians and has already exceeded his goal tally from last season. Most of his appearances have come in central midfield but Taylor has also played right back, in the No. 10 role and out wide on the right. The twice-capped Welsh international returned to the Grecians after a previous loan spell that lasted for the majority of the 2011-12 campaign. An all-round midfielder, the skipper sits in the top three for tackles, passes and shots in the Grecian ranks and if selected will make it a very busy evening in the centre of the pitch.

Previous Clubs: Reading, Aldershot Town (Loan), Exeter City (Loan), Cheltenham Town (Loan), Crawley Town (Loan), Leyton Orient (Loan), Motherwell (Loan).

MIDFIELDER

7. NICKY LAW

Nicky Law joined Exeter City in the summer of 2018, bringing a great deal of experience and creativity to the Grecians midfield.

He started his playing career at Sheffield United, making some appearances for the Blades in the Premier League. In 2009 he joined Rotherham United and featured 101 times for The Millers before moving north of the border to Motherwell. After a solid season at Fir Park, he joined Rangers and scored 10 goals from midfield in his first season at Ibrox. A move back to Bradford would follow in 2016, where Law spent a further two seasons before joining City.

Law has been instrumental in the middle of the Grecian midfield for the past two seasons.

Previous Clubs: Sheffield United, Yeovil Town (Loan), Bradford City (Loan), Rotherham United, Motherwell, Rangers, Bradford.

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MIDFIELDER

17. MATT JAY

A product of City’s highly successful academy at St James Park, Matt Jay has grown to prominence since Matt Taylor took over the reigns in 2018. Jay made his first team debut in the Football League Trophy over Wycombe Wanderers in 2013 at the age of 17 but scored eight times in 23 appearances last season. The attacking midfielder enjoyed two successful loan spells at Hayes & Yeading and Truro City prior to breaking through into the Grecian first team. Jay is very good on the ball and is loved by Grecians for his attitude and work rate. He also makes a difference in the final third and is City’s most productive player in front of goal this season with six contributions in Sky Bet League Two (seven goals and two assists).

Previous Clubs: Weston-super-Mare (Loan), Hayes & Yeading United (Loan), Truro City (Loan).

NO. NAT NAME

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Lewis WARD

Goalkeeper

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Jake CAPRICE

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23 Reading

32

0

Defender

28 Tranmere Rovers

11

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Jack SPARKES

Midfielder

20 Trainee

51

2

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Nigel ATANGANA

Midfielder

31 Cheltenham Town

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3

06

Rory MCARDLE

Defender

33 Scunthorpe United

11

0

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Nicky LAW

Midfielder

32 Bradford City

95

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08

Jake TAYLOR

Midfielder

28 Reading

230

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09

Ben SEYMOUR

Forward

21 Trainee

32

2

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Archie COLLINS

Midfielder

21 Trainee

94

2

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Randell WILLIAMS

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23 Watford

70

6

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Ryan BOWMAN

Forward

28 Motherwell

81

25

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Joel RANDALL

Midfielder

21 Trainee

26

9

15

Tom PARKES

Defender

28 Carlisle United

53

3

17

Matt JAY

Forward

24 Trainee

97

22

18

Alex FISHER

Forward

30 Yeovil Town

31

4

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Sonny COX

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16 Trainee

0

0

20

Lewis PAGE

Defender

24 Charlton Athletic

9

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Harry LEE

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0

0

23

Jonny MAXTED

Goalkeeper

27 Accrington Stanley

29

0

24

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19 Reading

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Nicky AJOSE

Forward

29 Charlton Athletic

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6

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Pierce SWEENEY

Defender

26 Reading

194

16

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Harry KITE

Midfielder

20 Trainee

9

2

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Joshua KEY

Midfielder

21 Trainee

19

2

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Nelson ISEGUAN

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Alex HARTRIDGE

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11

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James DODD

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OF THE BEST

vs EXETER CITY

By John Kirk

TOWN 4-1 EXETER CITY 9TH JANUARY 1932 (FA CUP ROUND 3)

EXETER CITY 3-4 TOWN 21ST AUGUST 1971

The match was notable for one fact … all Town’s goals were scored by Pat Glover. Town went on to defeat Birmingham City in Round 4, and in Round 5 they were drawn to play Liverpool away seven days after playing the same team at Blundell Park in Division 1. The league match was a breeze, with Town blasting 5 goals past the Merseysiders, but the following week at Anfield, the Reds had their revenge with a narrow single-goal victory.

Town had finished the previous season with 4 straight wins. The 71-72 season started with a win over Scunthorpe in the League (4-1), and over Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup (4-3). Matt Tees had already scored 4 goals, including a hat-trick over Scunthorpe.

This game at Exeter could be more challenging though … yet with a goal apiece from Hickman and the regular one from Matt Tees, Town were nicely set up.

Unusually though the top scorer on the day was “own goals.” Exeter gave us a handy two, and Town had scored four goals in each of the first three games! But things COULD and DID get better.

EXETER CITY 1-3 TOWN 28TH SEPTEMBER 2019

Last season, Town had progressed through to the 3rd Round of the League Cup and were drawn against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. As we can all remember, that ended in a 7-1 thrashing.

After that, on a Wednesday night, the following Saturday saw Town make the ETHAN ROBSON long, long journey down to Exeter for a League match. Exeter were in fine form and looking to cement their place in the promotion places even that early in the season.

Town could not have chosen a more difficult venue after the Chelsea show, but goals from Ethan Robson in the 23rd and 67th minute, and a penalty from Moses Ogbu on 59 minutes saw the Mariners cruise to a wonderful, and frankly unexpected win. Exeter scored their goal with almost the last kick of the game.

TOWN 3-0 EXETER CITY 2ND MAY 1972

TOWN 4-1 EXETER CITY 18TH AUGUST 1979

If the 1972 game had been comfortable, the 1991 final match of the season was a much more nervous affair. Town had to win, simple as that, to be sure of promotion, because a loss could see them enter the dreaded play-offs. Again, a large crowd assembled, complete with artist to paint a hopefully celebratory atmosphere, for a game that would become synonymous with the name of John Cockerill. The whole match was played with nervous fans and players, and Exeter contributed to that by being topnotch opposition, even smacking the foot of Stevie Sherwood’s post in one attack. But Town survived and pulled through to finish the season in the third automatic promotion spot. And the painter DID have joyous scenes to paint featuring Cockers’ second goal.

It wasn’t intended to be the last game of the season, but the original fixture was postponed. By the time the clubs met at Blundell Park, Town were just one point FANS ON THE ROOF OF off claiming the BLUNDELL PARK Championship of Division 4.

Almost 22,500 fans packed into Blundell Park – probably including those who sat on top of the Barratt Stand!

The Mariners wouldn’t be denied and goals from Tees (his 27th league goal of the season), Hickman and Chatterley secured the championship for Town and the delirious crowd.

TOWN 2-1 EXETER CITY 11TH MAY 1991

After gaining promotion from Division 4 under John Newman, George Kerr took charge of his first League game at Blundell Park against Exeter. Inside the first minute, Town had scored – the fastest League goal of the new season! Bobby Cumming won a corner, and when it came over Clive Wigginton nodded it down to Cumming who stooped to head it into the net. Waters scored in front of the Pontoon Stand from the penalty spot, then Gary Liddell popped in two more, before Exeter gained a consolation. Town ended the day in 2nd position in the league table – a position they bettered by the end of the season!

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The YDA is a group of volunteers and club staff dedicated to raising funds for the academy to help it’s continual improvement. As part of this we have launched the Friends of the YDA scheme which gives supporters various rewards in return for making monthly contributions.

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THE DAY TOWN WON PROMOTION

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAME

Almost 30 years ago, The Mariners needed a result against tonight’s opponents, Exeter City, on the final day of the 1990/91 season to seal promotion to the second tier. More than 14,000 crammed into Blundell Park to cheer on Alan Buckley’s side to their second consecutive promotion. Among them were Jim Barwick, Carl Hullet and Scott Harneiss.

These are their memories of Saturday 11th May 1991. The day Town beat Exeter and won promotion.

THE BUILD-UP

Jim: We were full of confidence, this was a quality squad that had kept momentum from the previous season’s promotion. However, we’d generally been in second place and found ourselves third, in a very tight top three. There was, as always with Town, a degree of anxiety. I remember the night before, I was on a

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works night out and living in Leeds. I went out with my Town shirt on! Very giddy and probably had one or two many Tetley’s which didn’t bode well for the following day.

Scott: As a 7 year old boy in ‘91 it was all about watching the 90 minutes with my family. We normally arrived 10 minutes prior to the game but on this occasion we arrived at least an hour before kick-off. I had a programme and my newly purchased autograph book to hand, stood to the left hand side of the away dugout, hunting signatures. Looking back; unbeknown to me this was my first matchday experience and I loved it (yes, I got Cockers autograph).

I remember the build up to the game being shared everywhere across the town. One special memory was on the Friday before the game, my teacher, Mr Brewster set up a ‘jumper for goalposts’ game during lunchtime at school. Needless to say, there wasn’t many takers to go on the Exeter side!

Carl: I remember meeting my cousin who had persuaded his girlfriend of the time to drive from Bournemouth just to attend the game! It was such a great time and only being 17 made a big impression with me and a group of friends.

MATCHDAY

Scott: I remember the atmosphere being nothing like I’d ever witnessed before. Blundell Park was packed with over 14,000 fans all crammed into every available seat and standing area; I was only used to crowds of 5,000, it was like a cup final. It was loud, even my grandad was singing. You could sense the anticipation and feel the importance of the game.

Carl: The Pontoon was so busy we settled in at the front of the Constitutional corner, right in front of the metal fences. It wasn’t the best view but by 2.45pm about the only spot left. The details of the match itself are sketchy but the view of the Pontoon packed to the rafters and the noise was deafening. The fence was a pain but being young we just sucked in the occasion.

Jim: There was no pre-match meeting up with anyone due to the previous evening. Parked up in my normal place in those days, outside the school on Lovett Street.

I took my usual place in the Pontoon, half way up, dead centre. I got there a good three quarters of an hour before kick-off. It was great to see the ground packed, noise building.

THE MATCH

Jim: We’d had a goal disallowed for off-side earlier in the first half, which looked on-side. Cockers’ first did look off-side but was given. I recall it coming from a Futch free kick beautifully floated in. Cockers’ was deadly just inside the box attacking from the left and he unleashed his powerful shot and scored. My celebration was muted as I was sure it’d be off-side but no. The noise was tremendous.

The photo of Cockers’ celebrating, finger in the air and Cunnington joining him, Rees in the distance and the ref pointing to the spot; to this day gives me goose bumps. The second was a sloppy goal in truth, but who’s bothered, no one. We went into the second half confident after dominating and my hangover had just about gone. Second half was the complete opposite of the first. Tense, didn’t have the smooth approach work, Exeter took complete control. They had a number of attacks, hitting the post. Cooper scored for Exeter, he had an excellent second half. I just thought how unjust it would be if we didn’t prevail given our league position all season. Fairness doesn’t come into it in football as we well know. The half dragged but as the last few minutes elapsed, the confidence of everyone grew again, crowd

and players; so much so the crowd and players shared the pitch at the Pontoon end.

Scott: Grandad was my football educator, he used to talk me through every touch, pass, passage of play and goal. I had a Main Stand season ticket so I already had the Town bug, I didn’t really understand the severity or the importance of the game, I just knew it was different.

Unfortunately, my dad missed the game because it was cricket season and cricket always took precedence, so uncle Colin stepped in, I had my uncle to my right of me and grandad to my left. Both Cocker’s goals seem to have been erased from my memory but the excitement when celebrating his goals are still fresh as they were almost 30 years ago and I still get a buzz whenever I see clips of the goals.

Carl: I remember the tension when current Forest Green manager Mark Cooper scored from over 25 yards out and the moment Shaun Taylor hit the post for Exeter late on and the whole ground breathed a sigh of relief.

Despite wanting to enjoy these days and achievements, the tension during build up and the match knowing we had to match Bolton Wanderers result was massive.

The only time I have felt tension like the Exeter game was at Wembley against Forest Green in 2016.

AT THE FINAL WHISTLE

Carl: As youngsters, we couldn’t wait to run onto the pitch and when the referee finally blew the whistle we climbed over and ran towards the dugouts. I distinctly remember losing contact with the others as we separated through sheer joy and wanting to get to the front to celebrate. I have never seen so many fans on the pitch since that day. It was such a great time to watch Town just after leaving school. Afterwards we headed down Cleethorpes for a few underage beverages looking forward to returning to Division One. Jim: On the pitch for me.

Not in the first wave of fans, but in time to get close to the tunnel. It was great, I remember the smell of the grass and the relief. Also being exhausted, so straight home for me. Needless to say my town shirt was out and about on plenty of occasions in the subsequent weeks. I must have bought several Sunday papers and recorded YTVs Goals on Sunday, which I watched many, many times.

Scott: Towards the end of the game the crowd started to congregate around the pitch. The next thing I remember was being held up high on my uncle’s shoulders inside the 18-yard box at the Pontoon end while celebrating promotion with other Town fans. After a small stint on the pitch we headed off to celebrate with my dad at Grimsby Town Cricket Club where we relived the day and especially Cocker’s two goals.

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Bradford City v Cheltenham Town Colchester United v Crawley Town Forest Green Rovers v Newport County Grimsby Town v Exeter City Harrogate Town v Scunthorpe United Morecambe v Barrow Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers

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