Grimsby Town News

ADAM Birchall, on loan from premiership leaders Arsenal came up with the goods for the blues today scoring both goals against lowly Grimsby Town.

Stockport manager Sammy McIlroy could have Andy Welsh back in contention for the relegation clash with Grimsby at Edgeley Park.

Barnsley have signed striker Michael Boulding from Grimsby Town for an undisclosed fee.

The embattled Grimsby Town player-manager, Paul Groves, seems determined to defy his club's board of directors by continuing his dual role in spite of calls to hang up his boots.

Colchester striker Wayne Andrews returns to the squad for the clash with Grimsby after serving a one-match ban.