[themaclad]

Given games seemed to all kick off in different times these days, wrong but telly box rules these days, it was off to the Estdio Del Cod to see the Cod against the Mariners.
Can safely say have not seen Grimsby play for well over 20 years since which they have been on a journey from the Championship to the National League and now back in League 2 although just about survived last season in 21st place
Firstlt a reversal in a current trend Fleetwood now produce programmes although they are basic to say the least but welcome all the same.
Took in the view from the Highbury stand opposite the players entrance decent following of those from Grimsby, also as is the case no colour clash so Grimsby played in their change kit as you do.
It's probably true to say that Grimsby peaked after 100 seconds by which time they had missed two glorious chances with Vernam missing the best of the two.
Home side took the lead after 18 minutes it had been coming they had had a glorious chance about a minute before the second time Helm not convincing shot found the net.

Fleetwood looked the more likely but in truth rarely tested the keeper, a bit of Grimsby pressure brought a bit of excitement when the ball was bouncing into the crowd when a young urchin went to catch it missed and totalled a few advertising hoardings Epic stuff.
Second half bit of a non event Grimsby never looked like scoring most of the pressure from the home side dangerous from corners but didn't bag again.
Suspect neither of these two will challenge for Premiership honours and even worse news for those from Grimsby is that they had to go back Grimsby