2004–05 Grimsby Town F.C. season explained

Season:2004–05
League Result:18th
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3 Result:First round
Cup4 Result:Semi-final
League Topscorer:Michael Reddy (9)
Season Topscorer:Andy Parkinson, Michael Reddy (9)
Average Attendance:4,943
Highest Attendance:7941 v Scunthorpe United (23 April 2005)
Lowest Attendance:3005 v Wigan Athletic (24 August 2004)
Nextseason:2005–06

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
17 June 2004DF Justin Whittle Hull CityFree Transfer
18 June 2004DF Simon Ramsden SunderlandFree Transfer[1]
1 July 2004MF Terry Fleming Cambridge UnitedFree Transfer
1 July 2004MF Paul Ashton Leicester CityFree Transfer
5 July 2004DF Rob Jones Stockport CountyFree Transfer
10 July 2004MF Andy Parkinson Sheffield UnitedFree Transfer
16 July 2004DF Ronnie Bull MillwallFree Transfer
20 July 2004FW Michael Reddy SunderlandFree Transfer[2]
24 July 2004MF Thomas Pinault Colchester UnitedFree Transfer[3]
29 July 2004GK Anthony Williams Hartlepool UnitedFree Transfer[4]
6 August 2004FW Clint Marcelle ScarboroughFree Transfer[5]
14 August 2004DF Dean Gordon Coventry CityFree Transfer
10 September 2004FW Colin Cramb Shrewsbury TownFree Transfer[6]
15 September 2004DF Terrell Forbes Queens Park RangersFree Transfer
23 December 2004FW Martin Gritton Torquay UnitedUndisclosed[7]
29 December 2004DF Glen Downey ScarboroughFree Transfer

Loans in

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromDate UntilRef
6 July 2004MF Ashley Sestanovich Sheffield United12 January 2005
3 September 2004FW Paul Robinson Tranmere Rovers3 October 2004
3 September 2004FW Chris Williams Stockport County26 September 2004[8]
22 October 2004FW Jon Daly Stockport County10 November 2004
4 March 2005MF Matt Harrold Brentford5 May 2005

Transfers out

DatePosPlayerTransferred ToFeeRef
31 May 2004DF Mike Edwards Notts CountyFree Transfer
18 June 2004FW Phil Jevons Yeovil TownFree Transfer
26 June 2004MF Stuart Campbell Bristol RoversFree Transfer
5 July 2004GK Aidan Davison Colchester UnitedFree Transfer[9]
14 July 2004MF Iain Anderson DundeeReleased[10]
5 August 2004MF Darren Barnard Aldershot TownReleased
5 August 2004MF Paul Warhurst BlackpoolReleased[11]
5 August 2004MF Jamie Lawrence BrentfordReleased
5 August 2004FW Isaiah Rankin BrentfordFree Transfer
5 August 2004GK Andy Pettinger Ossett TownReleased
5 August 2004DF Simon Ford RedbridgeReleased
5 August 2004DF Wes Parker Gainsborough TrinityReleased
5 August 2004MF John Thorrington Chicago FireReleased
5 August 2004FW Mickael Antoine-Curier Vard HaugesundReleased
5 August 2004FW Liam Nimmo Spalding UnitedReleased
5 August 2004FW Jonathan Rowan Kidderminster HarriersReleased
31 October 2004FW Clint Marcelle TamworthReleased
11 January 2005MF Ashley Hildred Hereford UnitedReleased[12]
14 January 2005MF Colin Cramb Hamilton AcademicalFree Transfer
24 January 2005FW Darren Mansaram Halifax TownFree Transfer[13]
25 February 2005DF Greg Young Halifax TownFree Transfer
1 March 2005GK Paul Fraser Ossett TownReleased
1 March 2005DF Kirk Wheeler Ossett TownReleased
1 March 2005FW Giovanni Carchedi Ossett TownReleased
6 March 2005DF Dean Gordon APOEL NicosiaFree Transfer

Loans out

DatePosPlayerTransferred ToDate UntilRef
3 September 2004FW Darren Mansaram Halifax Town24 October 2004
16 September 2004DF Kirk Wheeler Barrow16 October 2004
7 October 2004DF Greg Young Northwich Victoria24 October 2004
15 October 2004MF Graham Hockless Leigh RMI10 November 2004[14]
16 October 2004DF Kirk Wheeler Ossett Albion16 November 2004
3 December 2004DF Greg Young Northwich Victoria11 December 2004[15]

Fixtures and results

Pre-season Matches

Friendlies

!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Scorers
15 Jul Brigg Town
W 3 – 2 – Fleming, Parkinson,Garrocho
20 Jul Scarborough
L 0 – 2 – –
26 Jul Willem II
D 1 – 1 – Parkinson
29 Jul Gainsborough Trinity
W 1 – 0 – McDermott
2 Aug Halifax Town
D 1 – 1 – Mansaram

Lincolnshire Cup

!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Scorers
23 Jul Scunthorpe United
D 0 – 0 – Scunthorpe win 5–4 on penalties

Football League Two

!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Scorers
7 Aug Darlington
L 0 – 1 – –
10 Aug Boston United
D 1 – 1 – Reddy
14 Aug Bury
W 5 – 1 – Mansaram, Sestanovich, Pinault (2), Reddy
21 Aug Rushden and Diamonds
L 0 – 1 – –
28 Aug Mansfield Town
W 2 – 0 – Pinault, Crowe
30 Aug Wycombe Wanderers
L 0 – 2 – –
4 Sep Rochdale
L 0 – 1 – –
11 Sep Macclesfield Town
L 1 – 3 – Crowe
18 Sep Leyton Orient
W 2 – 0 – Crowe, Pinault
25 Sep Cambridge United
Abbey Stadium, CambridgeW 2 – 0 – Parkinson, McDermott
1 Oct Cheltenham Town
D 1 – 1 – Parkinson
8 Oct Northampton Town
W 1 – 0 – Gordon
16 Oct Bristol Rovers
D 0 – 0 – –
19 Oct Shrewsbury Town
D 1 – 1 – Fleming
23 Oct Chester City
L 1 – 2 – Daly
30 Oct Swansea City
D 1 – 1 – Cramb
6 Nov Scunthorpe United
L 0 – 2 – –
20 Nov Kidderminster Harriers
W 2 – 1 – Gordon, Pinault
26 Nov Southend United
D 1 – 1 – McDermott
7 Dec Notts County
W 3 – 2 – Bull, Parkinson, Whittle
11 Dec Yeovil Town
L 1 – 2 – Sestanovich
17 Dec Oxford United
D 1 – 1 – Cramb
26 Dec Macclesfield Town
D 0 – 0 – –
29 Dec Lincoln City
D 0 – 0 – –
3 Jan Cambridge United
W 3 – 0 – Pinault, Bull, Gritton
11 Jan Northampton Town
L 1 – 2 – Reddy
15 Jan Leyton Orient
W 2 – 1 – Parkinson, Gritton
22 Jan Lincoln City
L 2 – 4 – Pinault, Coldicott
28 Jan Cheltenham Town
W 3 – 2 – Fleming, Reddy (2)
5 Feb Bristol Rovers
L 0 – 3 – –
12 Feb Shrewsbury Town
L 0 – 1 – –
19 Feb Swansea City
D 0 – 0 – –
22 Feb Chester City
W 1 – 0 – Gritton
26 Feb Yeovil Town
W 2 – 1 – Gritton, Parkinson
1 Mar Rochdale
L 0 – 2 – –
5 Mar Oxford United
W 2 – 1 – Harrold, Parkinson
12 Mar Boston United
D 1 – 1 – Harrold
19 Mar Darlington
L 0 – 1 – –
25 Mar Bury
L 1 – 3 – Reddy
28 Mar Rushden and Diamonds
D 0 – 0 – –
2 Apr Mansfield Town
L 0 – 2 – –
9 Apr Wycombe Wanderers
D 0 – 0 – –
16 Apr Notts County
D 2 – 2 – Parkinson, Crowe
23 Apr Scunthorpe United
D 0 – 0 – –
30 Apr Kidderminster Harriers
W 4 – 1 – Jones, Reddy (2), Parkinson
7 May Southend United
D 1 – 1 – Reddy

League Cup

!Date!!Opponent!!Venue!!Result!!Attendance!!Scorers
24 Aug Wigan Athletic
W 1 – 0 – Parkinson
21 Sep Charlton Athletic
L 0 – 2 – –

Football League Trophy

Squad overview

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: June 18, 2004 . Grismby move for Ramsden . Sky Sports . September 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: Fletcher . Paul . January 17, 2006 . Reddy relishing new lease of life . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  3. Web site: July 24, 2004 . Pinault makes Grimsby move . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: Fudge . Simon . July 29, 2004 . Williams arrives as Davison leaves . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: Higham . Paul . August 6, 2004 . Mariners sign Marcelle . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  6. Web site: Buckingham . Mark . September 10, 2004 . Cramb completes Grimsby move . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  7. Web site: Buckingham . Mark . December 23, 2004 . Grimsby snap up Gritton . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: Grimsby move can help Chris . February 15, 2007 . Manchester Evening News . September 7, 2024.
  9. Web site: Fudge . Simon . July 29, 2004 . Williams arrives as Davison leaves . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  10. Web site: Anderson back at Dundee . July 14, 2004 . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  11. Web site: Fudge . Simon . August 5, 2004 . Hendry keen on Warhurst . Sky Sports . September 7, 2024.
  12. Web site: Hildred makes switch to Hereford . January 11, 2005 . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  13. Web site: Mansaram could return to Halifax . January 20, 2005 . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  14. Web site: Hockless completes Leigh switch . October 15, 2004 . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.
  15. Web site: Vics re-sign Young in loan deal . December 3, 2004 . BBC Sport . September 7, 2024.

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