2001-2002 Features Index (A-H)

By: Rob Sedgwick
Date: 13/01/2002

Here, collected into a single place, are features, articles and other items about the Mariners that appear prominently now, or have done in the past. Some of the articles are in series which are still active, a few are series which are discontinued or complete. Others are just one-off features.

	Aloft from the Stand 17th December John Bolton has penned "Aloft from the Stand", a tribute in verse to Grimsby Town Football Club following the 0-2 defeat by Man City on Dec 1st 2001.
	Am I A Fan? 19th August Nicko undergoes a partial mid-life crisis, wonders if he is a Town fan, and speculates what constitutes a genuine 'fan'.
	Alan's Away Day Angst 24th September Gills supporter Alan Liptrott will be visiting Blundell Park on Tuesday as he goes to all the games - away from home that is!
	Amalgamation is the Answer! 17th December Dave Pearce believes the answer to Town's problems could lie in an amalgamation with local rivals Lincoln City and Scunthorpe Utd.
	Ambition and the Board 01st January The Fishy's Readers have their say on the Town board and other matters following the sacking of Lennie Lawrence.
	Ask the Ref! Pose all the refereeing questions you always wanted to ask to an English 'Class One' official using our unique service.
	Board - Resigned to Div 2 29th December Graham Howes and others have their say following the recent managerial changes at Grimsby Town Football Club which saw Paul Groves take over as player boss.
	Bring In A Bootroom 05th January Ray Lucas thinks a Liverpool-style bootroom is what the Mariners need to ensure continuity at the club following the sacking of Lennie Lawrence.
	The Chairman Knows... 18th December Svenska relates the interesting experience of witnessing the Mariners' pre-season tour of southern Scandinavia and meeting the GTFC Chairman.
	The Chinese Defective 12th December Steve Beer believes the reason Town will get relegated is because Lennie Lawrence allowed a certain Chinese international defender to come to Grimsby
	Chris Thompson's Reserve Matches 27th July Paul Holmes takes a look at Chris Thompson's appearances for Town's reserves last season.
	Christmas at Blundell Park 21st December Dan Humphrey wonders what the Town players at getting for Christmas, and comes up with some suggestions for their gifts!
	Danny Boy Don't Go! 02nd November Ray Lucas thinks the Grimsby Town board should keep Danny Coyne or the black clouds of relegation may be looming larger.
	David Slays Goliath With 160 Complaints 5th September Graham Howes thinks new questions have to be raised at apparent double standards when it comes to government procedures.
	Diary of a Cod Widow Long-suffering Chez Osborne each week tells the harrowing tale of the previous seven days she has had to endure, playing second fiddle to the Mariners.
	Editorials Once in a while one of us will have a ramble about some pressing issue of the moment and give your our views.
	Facing the Facts 15th December Justin Contegiacomo takes a long hard look at the reality of the world the Mariners live in in 2001, believing Grimsby Town Football club is a business and should be run as one.
	Fentysy Football 18th July Graham Howes believes that if all the shareholders called for a no confidence vote in the present board their position could become unattainable and result in mass resignations.
	The Fight For Survival 21st October With a resounding defeat at the hands of Watford at Blundell Park on Saturday, Grimsby entered the dreaded regions of the relegation candidates. Billo thinks relegation is almost a certainty.
	A Fishy Day Out 17th August Nicko looks back on a day at Blundell Park against Crewe as a representative of match ball sponsors GTISC/The Fishy.
	Fred and Bert Every week or so long-suffering Town fans Fred and Bert have an opinion poll on some topical issue or major talking point.
	A Funny State Of Affairs 4th October Billo, Lennie Lawrence's No. 1 supporter, admits that his hero baffles him on occasions after it was revealed Wolves defender Ryan Green was coming to Grimsby on trial.
	Get Behind The Gaffer 22nd October Many people are wondering if Lennie Lawrence should go after an awful run of results sandwiched by a win at Anfield! Ray Lucas Junior disagrees with them.
	Great New Mobile Services 08th August The Fishy is proud to announce two brand new services for your mobile phone.
	Ground to a Halt 24th September Mike Worden looks why Grimsby Town's plans for a new stadium have ground to a halt over government planning bureaucracy.
	Grounds for Hope? 25th October Chris Parrott and others look at what fans can practically do within the context of the impending Inquiry to show their support for the new stadium project.
	The GTFC Investment in Youth! 25th May Bill Osborne gains encouragement from recent moves at Blundell Park to turn to youth in the quest for future players and fans alike.
	The Hard Work Starts Now 12th November After a battling performance in Sheffield, Ray Lucus believes Town must turn their attention to the next battle in the war against relegation.
	Have Your Say On The Season Ahead With the start of the new season less than a month away should we be looking forward with confidence or despair? The Fishy's readers are invited to submit comments or arguments.
	Huxford To Reveal All! 13th July The Fishy believes that Bryan Huxford should announce his plans and backers if is to proceed with his takeover bid of GTFC.

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