Cod Head of the Week: Bill Coxon

Fishy:
Tell us a bit about yourself?

Bill:
I was born in Grimsby in 1931 and went to Weelsby and Harold Street schools. My Grandad founded Coxon’s taxis in the station yard. My wife Eileen (another Grimbarian) and I emigrated to Canada in 1957.

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

Bill:
My first game was in 1937 and we always stood in a little concrete section next to the main stand. I have no idea who we played.

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

Bill:
The best player I have seen in a Town shirt is Billy Wardle with Ernie Forrest a close second.

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

Bill:
One game I would like to see again is Town v Man. City. Just to see Frank Swift again,

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

Bill:
My favorite ground is Highbury and by far the worst was the Old Show Ground in Scunthorpe.

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

Bill:
Town’s best season has to be 1998 with two trips to Wembley.
The worst is 54-55 season.

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

Bill:
Most eventful day was the first trip to Wembley, I will never forget it.

Fishy:
Who is the greatest ever GTFC manager?

Bill:
Greatest manager has to be Alan Buckley for what he did for the club in 1998. Bill Shankley would rank up there.

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?

Bill:
Only get to see them play when over on vacation.

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

Bill:

Bill Coxon