Cod Head of the Week: Ben Brooks

Fishy:
When did you first start supporting the Mariners, and what was your first game?

Ben:
I started Supporting Grimsby in 1995 and my first game was town Vs Charlton Athletic and we lost to a penalty.

Fishy:
Who is the best player you ever saw wearing a Grimsby Town shirt?

Ben:
It has to be King David Nielsen [Ed - Oh dear, this was only written 3 weeks ago!].

Fishy:
If there is one game you were allowed to go back in time and watch what would it be and why?

Ben:
Town Vs Burnley in 1998 when we had to win to go to Wembley and we won with a Donovan wonder strike.

Fishy:
What are your favourite and least favourite away grounds?

Ben:
Favourite has to be Sunderland and worst Fulham.

Fishy:
What, in your opinion, are GTFC's best and worst seasons since you have been supporting them?

Ben:
The season that we were relegated into Div 2 and the Wembley season.

Fishy:
What is the most eventful day you have ever had in the course of following the Mariners?

Ben:
It has to be the Wembley trip Vs Northampton we were out numbered 10-1 but we outsang the Northampton fans.

Fishy:
Who is the greatest ever GTFC manager?

Ben:
Alan Buckley.

Fishy:
How many games a season do you get to now, and what do you do while Town are playing games that you can't get to?

Ben:
About 35 including home games, I listen to the on the radio when I cannot get.

Fishy:
Name your all-time starting eleven since you have been watching Town?

Ben:
Coyne, Butterfield, Lever, Handyside, Gallimore, Donovan, Pouton, Burnett, Campbell, Mendonca, Nielsen.

Fishy:
Do the rest of your family support the Mariners?

Ben:
Me and my dad go to all the matches together and my mum and my sister come to about 2 a season.

Ben Brooks