same team as last week. bench is east, robertson, JPP, Brown and Pearson

Here at Eastleigh and it is freezing

Weird to think Pearson can't get in the team.

Quoted from psgmariner

Weird to think Pearson can't get in the team.

Still firmly believe he's the best centre half in the league... But what do I know?

I would go Pearson but its a close thing..
Credit to those who have made the long journey..
Couldnt get today
Come on Town!!

Marshall and Mackreth?

Surprised we don't have a winger on the bench

Quoted from buckstown

Surprised we don't have a winger on the bench

Me too but it looks like he's gone for solidity over flair. No bad thing in a tough away game.

Town win; draw at Cheltenham - the stuff of dreams!! Please, please, please.

UTM

This is surely our toughest game so far this season (on paper) but just seen we are favourites to win it with the bookies. I obviously think we're capable of winning but I don't really know what the odds compilers are thinking.

Commentary if anyone needs it [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiohumberside]http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiohumberside[/url]

Quoted from MeanwoodMariner

This is surely our toughest game so far this season (on paper) but just seen we are favourites to win it with the bookies. I obviously think we're capable of winning but I don't really know what the odds compilers are thinking.

Exactly my thoughts (I have entered the market) - Eastleigh are on a very good run of form, are not one of the more 'random' teams up there (ala Dover, Bromley, Braintree) having been 4th favourites pre season *and* if you look at all of their results v top teams - it is mighty impressive.

We're gonna win 4-0!

UTM

Have to watch out for constable he goes down very easy

Every time I hear Arnold's name, I've started screaming shoot  ;D

Forgot, got to watch out for the diving of Constable & Co to win free kicks in and around the box

Quoted from MeanwoodMariner

This is surely our toughest game so far this season (on paper) but just seen we are favourites to win it with the bookies. I obviously think we're capable of winning but I don't really know what the odds compilers are thinking.

Eastleigh were 23/10. Couldn't resist that to dull the pain if we do lose.

Bogle didn't make squad either

Prefer Mr. Tondeur  :-/

Quoted from psgmariner

Eastleigh were 23/10. Couldn't resist that to dull the pain if we do lose.

How much u put on

Isnt Constable out for the season with cruciate ?

Nope playing today .... weve started the more threatening

Quoted from barrattstandman

Isnt Constable out for the season with cruciate ?

Are you thinking of Scott Rendell of Woking?

Quoted from zorro_is_a_Mariner

How much u put on

£10 so won't be a life changer!

Seems to be a trend recently involving starting well then conceding. Well it sounds like we've started well so hope for a change

Nearly did

Should be at least 1 up

GET THE F IN!!!!!!!

BBC site says Eastleigh have had 55% possession, ridiculous. Go on Town, go on Amond

Amond!!!

Yessssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

1-0 Podge  :)

C'mon town
Lets bury em
Great sounding goal
UTM

Walk like Amond, Score like Amond, you'll be Amond my son.

Get in, listen to them Town fans, brilliant!

Get in.
Tranmere losing at home to Guiseley...... ;D  

Our fans there sound fantastic

UTM

yay utm

Come on!!!! Yes YES YES!!!!

Let's hope we get the win and FGR and Cheltenham draw.

Corner to us again

is that 15 or 16 now for Podge?

Nearly 2-0

Quoted from Paris Mariner

is that 15 or 16 now for Podge?

17 in all comps

Sounds like we are well on top.

We should be about 3 up by now by the sound of it come on town!!

Make it count Town....
Come on Town!!

[url]https://www.periscope.tv/w/aSCGKzkzODk2Njl8MWxQSnFhQUJxTFFKYrxzyqW2fRRYPbbrV4QN7Za-KpkDH7QS11xakzQSuL7N[/url]

Not sure if that link will work but Grimsby Exiles on Twitter is doing intermittent live coverage on periscope of the game...

Is the commentator local to Eastleigh, sounds like he's a bit aggrieved

Good first half from us. Game could and maybe should be out of site already.

Quoted from itsnotcoditshaddock

[url]https://www.periscope.tv/w/aSCGKzkzODk2Njl8MWxQSnFhQUJxTFFKYrxzyqW2fRRYPbbrV4QN7Za-KpkDH7QS11xakzQSuL7N[/url]

Not sure if that link will work but Grimsby Exiles on Twitter is doing intermittent live coverage on periscope of the game...

It does, well done that man.

Quoted from promotion plaice

It does, well done that man.

Is it live like or way behind play fancy watching it

If the guy gets his phone out again, it will be live!  ;D

Keep refreshing!

Second half underway finally....according to BET365

More of the same please Town

UTM

Not even kicked of yet on radio

Here we go, FLOOD LIGHT GATE!!!!
Using FGR's trick, just because their losing !

UTM

Amateur stuff from Eastleigh. Throw money at their squad but can't even manage working floodlights ffs.

Pell end scored for cheltenham

Joke!

Coming on now lol

Our fans are fantastic.

468 Town fans that is absolutely incredible

Energy saving bulbs?

468 Town fans according to Lloyd...assume not including himself

Great turn out. Well done one and all :)

Anyone else a little bit worried that having dominated we aren't futher in front?

Hope the defence does the business....more than happy with 1-0, even if the sphincter will be going 10 to the dozen by 4.45pm!

[url]https://www.periscope.tv/GTFC_Exiles/1ypKdVPpADgJW[/url]

Quoted from itsnotcoditshaddock

[url]https://www.periscope.tv/GTFC_Exiles/1ypKdVPpADgJW[/url]

What a time to be alive - able to watch a live video stream coming off someones mobile phone. Amazing :) Sound quality is excellent too!

1-1 Cheltenham FGR

Cheltenham 1 FGR 1

FGR and Cheltenham drawing 1.1

Noo it finished

If Cheltenham and FGR draw this is our chance to close the gap, We won't get many oppurtunities like this!

2057 attendance so almost a quarter of the gate from Town

Fantastic effort from everyone

UTM

70 minutes has come and gone....where's the sub???

I think id swap jones for jpp now to hold it up a bit more

Blow the final whistles!

C,Mon Town let's have another goal, Pittman on for Jones.

JP on for Jones

10 mins or so plus stoppages

Come on Town

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

JP on for Jones

10 mins or so plus stoppages

Come on Town

I'm a bag of nerves here Tim. :o

Same need another town goal so we can rest

Tense doesn't do this justice - the dream National League day is so near! Come on Town!

Town fans haven't stopped singing all afternoon. Brilliant.

Leicester top of the PL

4 mins added

C,Mon Town this will be a massive 3 points, Are the top 2 still drawing?

90 up

Come on Town. Keep it tight for the next 4 minutes

Halifax still 4-1 up AT Gateshead!   Halifax keeper sent off as well.

Cheltenham finished 1-1

Quoted from cmackenzie4

C,Mon Town this will be a massive 3 points, Are the top 2 still drawing?

It was a draw

Cheltenham v FGR finishes 1-1.

El Glossico.

Quoted from cmackenzie4

C,Mon Town this will be a massive 3 points, Are the top 2 still drawing?

yes

Wow!

Cmon Town, the magnificent Town fans deserve a win

Brilliant win!  well done Town and the fans where fantastic too.

Get in there town!

Worst result today was The Imps winning

Great result that!!!!

Well done the lads !!!!!!!!!

well done all round, players and fans. great result

YES! Brilliant stuff; brilliant!

UTM

Brilliant result. Fantastic three points. Great night ahead, starting to believe this is going to be our season! UTM

YEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Come on Town!!

Yessssssssssssssssss

What a win that is. Putting a run together now, just got to keep it going and we are right in it. Eastleigh must hate us!

Well done Town.Onwards and upwards

And relax :)

Yessss

FT 1-0 to the Mariners

Well done lads. Both on and off the pitch

UTM

And celebrate(100)

Wahoo! That's the way to do it. (clap) (100)

Made my night.

YES!!!!!

Well done lads. 3 on the bounce - keep it going!!

Massive massive result !
Well done town a real battle in 2nd half by sounds of it.
Climb to 3rd ready for a new year assault for top 😀

Well done town , well dine Ph, well done the mighty traveling black n white army

UTM

Fantastic result, I'm sure the fans must have lifted the team. Safe journey home everyone. UTM.

A statement to the rest of the promotion candidates...........UTM

Disley getting praised on the radio.

2 points gained on top spot, we overtake Eastleigh now,  such a massive win that was,

Fantastic day all round but please Town can you put away some more of those chances and give my heart a rest.

Absolutely brilliant result even better Cheltenham and forest green drawing UTM !!!

Fantastic result

Great result and performance from all players.  

A result that promotion teams would produce.  Bodes well for the next few games at least.

1 defeat in 16 games now?  (League and FAC).   And a penalty not given in the only defeat.  

Well done Town, made my day but as above, wish they wouldn't leave me panicking like that so often.

Quoted from ginnywings

Fantastic day all round but please Town can you put away some more of those chances and give my heart a rest.

amen to that

Pivital away win against tough opponents - Jones seems to be improving with each game - praise to the full squad, not just the 16 on the team sheet - you'll all get your chance at some point!

What a great fan base - never stopped all game - I know 8 people who will be very happy on their way home.

More of the same moving on !!

HURST OUT !!!!! - to give the after match interview !!!!

Quoted from wycombemariner

Get in there town!

Worst result today was The Imps winning

Can go above us on Tuesday if they win their game in hand.  :B

Edit: Lincoln play Wednesday. Dover also in action on Tuesday and they can also go above us but neither of those sides look long term bets IMO.

It's a fantastic response to the Cheltenham defeat. 3 wins on the bounce but perhaps more importantly we've finally beaten a title rival. Fantastic stuff

Yeah well done to the players, Paul Hurst and the fans that made the long journey and all that but can't help but think my £10 bet on Eastleigh was the difference today.

Delighted to lose the money.

UTM

Oh and I have cashed in my £50 bet on Town winning the league for £57 a few weeks ago so we will no doubt winning the twatting league now.

Quoted from BeijingMariner

amen to that

I think you mean "Amond to that " :)

Well done all round, players and the 468 Travelling fans..

Quoted from Balthazar Bullitt

I think you mean "Amond to that " :)

I didn't, but now I do. Fair play.

Big big win. Well done to players and fans alike. Let's make a habit of it  :)

Quoted from ginnywings

Can go above us on Tuesday if they win their game in hand.  :B

Edit: Lincoln play Wednesday. Dover also in action on Tuesday and they can also go above us but neither of those sides look long term bets IMO.

Doesn't matter anyway. We will beat them both next month anyway, UTM!

Quoted from cmackenzie4

2 points gained on top spot, we overtake Eastleigh now,  such a massive win that was,

It certainly was. If it had gone 1-0 the other way we would have been 7th and Eastleigh 3rd, 4 points ahead and a game in hand plus we would have lost ground on the top two. So a great result. Can't ask for more.

From Eastleigh message board
"So what's different 8 months on from the play off semi final? Not much. Grimsby were far superior then and they still are now. They were first to the ball and quicker in their passing all afternoon. We also created very little today. The good run is over, just hope we don't see Grimsby again in the play offs."

Quoted from Madeleymariner

From Eastleigh message board
"So what's different 8 months on from the play off semi final? Not much. Grimsby were far superior then and they still are now. They were first to the ball and quicker in their passing all afternoon. We also created very little today. The good run is over, just hope we don't see Grimsby again in the play offs."

Amond to that.... 8)

Finally a little luck with results, normally coming into a game like today we fluff it and lose or every other result in the league goes against us despite the win, like others have said I wish we would kill games off instead of the squeaky bum time at the end

Just read this on another forum from an Eastleigh fan:

"Good solid side are Grimsby, beat us fair and square and left us devoid of ideas on an afternoon when we looked out of sorts really. Far better than Cheltenham and better defensively than FGR. Anyone who finishes above them will be champions".

Nice one, great find..
Lets hope so
Come on Town!!

Quoted from acko338

Pivital away win against tough opponents - Jones seems to be improving with each game - praise to the full squad, not just the 16 on the team sheet - you'll all get your chance at some point!

What a great fan base - never stopped all game - I know 8 people who will be very happy on their way home.

More of the same moving on !!

HURST OUT !!!!! - to give the after match interview !!!!

I blame it on Paul hurst again!!

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Just read this on another forum from an Eastleigh fan:

"Good solid side are Grimsby, beat us fair and square and left us devoid of ideas on an afternoon when we looked out of sorts really. Far better than Cheltenham and better defensively than FGR. Anyone who finishes above them will be champions".

I've not seen a better side than us this season but annoyingly, we are not already top because of slip ups against also rans. Let's hope we are just clicking into gear now and we storm up the league.

Quoted from DickBarton

I blame it on Paul hurst again!!

What on earth is he doing positioning us nicely and making us top scorers in all leagues!

We are clearly one of the better sides in a tight league. Still a long way to go but if we can continue to put a strong run together anything can happen. I have said all season that this is the most entertaining town team I've seen in years. I really hope they can deliver over the length of the season.

Quoted from PPMariner

Town win; draw at Cheltenham - the stuff of dreams!! Please, please, please.

UTM

:)

Hurst post match interview              http://wall.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/Event/Mariners_Wall/206804763

No thanks. I just have visions of Rhead diving for a penalty to win promotion in the 90th minute.