2023–24 Grimsby Town F.C. season explained

Club:Grimsby Town
Season:2023–24
Owner:1878 Partners (63.1%)
The Mariners Trust (13.5%)
Other Shareholders (12.9%)
Mike Parker (10.5%)
Chairman:Jason Stockwood
Manager:Paul Hurst
(until 28th October)[1]
David Artell
(from 27 November)[2]
Stadium:Blundell Park
League:League Two
League Result:21st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Second Round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Danny Rose (13)
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 146th season in the history of Grimsby Town and their second consecutive season in League Two. The club are participating in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Signed fromDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 9 May 2002 4 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
12 3 October 1996 4 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
Defenders
2 10 April 1996 1 February 2024 Loan 30 June 2024
3 26 November 1999 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
5 20 October 1996 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2026
24 17 August 1999 12 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
28 4 November 1995 14 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
31 31 July 1995 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
33 11 August 1998 1 February 2024 Free 30 June 2024
38 25 January 2004 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
Midfielders
4 30 June 1997 15 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
6 2 September 1993 1 February 2024 Free 30 June 2025
7 5 January 1996 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
8 15 December 1991 22 March 2022 Free 30 June 2024
10 8 October 1996 20 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
15 12 June 1998 Academy 1 July 2015 Trainee 30 June 2024
16 2 November 1997 9 September 2023 Free 30 June 2024
18 2 August 2002 12 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
19 19 September 2002 28 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
30 21 January 2003 7 July 2019 Free 30 June 2026
37 Harvey Tomlinson 17 May 2004 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 1 September 1997 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
14 18 September 1992 5 August 2023 Free 30 June 2024
20 18 February 2004 12 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
25 14 March 1997 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
32 10 December 1993 14 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
35 22 September 2005 Academy 22 September 2023 Trainee 30 June 2026
39 18 August 2004 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Out on Loan
- 22 December 1999 13 January 2022 Free 30 June 2024
- 22 September 1995 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
- 29 May 2000 1 September 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
- 13 October 2003 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Players departed midseason
2 1 March 1997 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
6 30 July 1990 15 August 2019 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
42 26 December 2002 3 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
14 June 2023 Undisclosed [3]
14 June 2023 Undisclosed [4]
20 June 2023 Undisclosed [5]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [6]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [7]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [8]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [9]
3 July 2023 Undisclosed [10]
4 July 2023 Undisclosed [11]
5 August 2023 Free Transfer [12]
9 September 2023 [13]
12 January 2024 Undisclosed
1 February 2024 Free Transfer [14]
1 February 2024 Free Transfer [15]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
29 June 2023 Undisclosed [16]
30 June 2023 Released [17]
30 June 2023 Released [18] [19]
30 June 2023 Rejected Contract [20] [21]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Dec Dennis Released
30 June 2023 Released [22]
30 June 2023 Released [23]
30 June 2023 Jaz Goundry Released [24]
30 June 2023 Alex Markham Released [25]
30 June 2023 Released [26]
30 June 2023 [27]
30 June 2023 Released [28]
30 June 2023 Released [29]
30 June 2023 Tom Zerboni Released [30]
25 January 2024 Free Transfer [31]
26 January 2024 Undisclosed [32]
31 January 2024 Mutual Consent [33] [34]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromDate untilRef
4 July 2023 End of Season
28 August 2023 End of Season [35]
12 January 2024 End of Season [36]
12 January 2024 End of Season
1 February 2024 End of Season [37]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
18 August 2023 15 September 2023 [38]
19 August 2023 24 November 2023 [39]
25 August 2023 Harvey Tomlinson 1 January 2024 [40]
26 September 2023 2 January 2024 [41]
16 December 2023 13 January 2024 [42]
25 January 2024 30 June 2024 [43]
31 January 2024 29 February 2024 [44]
6 February 2024 End of Season [45]
22 February 2024 End of Season [46]
1 March 2024 1 April 2024 [47]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 31 May, Grimsby Town announced their pre-season schedule, with friendlies against Grimsby Borough, Cleethorpes Town, Hull City, Lincoln City, Boston United and Fleetwood Town along with a training camp in Spain confirmed.[48] Grimsby confirmed they would play both Port Vale and UAE Pro League side Al-Ain FC at the Real Club de Golf Campoamor Resort in Alicante.[49]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[51]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Town were drawn away to Ebbsfleet United or Slough Town in the first round.[52]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Grimsby were drawn away to Mansfield Town in the first round.[53]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Grimsby Town were drawn into Northern Group F alongside Barnsley, Bradford City and Manchester City U21.[54]

Notes and References

  1. News: Grimsby sack Hurst after defeat at Doncaster . 3 November 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 October 2023.
  2. News: David Artell confirmed as new Head Coach . 27 November 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 27 November 2023.
  3. News: Mullarkry Signs Two-Year Deal! . 8 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 8 June 2023.
  4. News: Rose Becomes First Summer Signing . 8 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 8 June 2023.
  5. News: He's Back! Vernam Signs Three-Year Deal . 20 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 20 June 2023.
  6. News: Eisa is a Mariner . 14 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 14 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Mariners catch Pyke! - Grimsby Town Football Club . 26 June 2023 .
  8. News: Rodgers joins on three-year deal . 23 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 23 June 2023.
  9. News: Wilson becomes our third summer signing . 9 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 9 June 2023.
  10. News: Mariners sign Conteh on three-year deal! . 3 July 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 3 July 2023.
  11. News: Cartwright and Eastwood sign for the Mariners! . 4 July 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 4 July 2023.
  12. Web site: GNAHOUA SIGNS ON A ONE-YEAR DEAL!. gtfc.co.uk/. 5 August 2023.
  13. News: Ainley joins the Mariners! . 10 September 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 9 September 2023.
  14. News: Hume Is A Mariner . 1 February 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  15. News: Thompson Joins . 1 February 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  16. News: Orsi departs for Crawley . 29 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 29 June 2023.
  17. Web site: Louis Boyd Signs . Twitter . Cleethorpes Town FC . 13 June 2023.
  18. News: Mariners Retained List Confirmed . 9 May 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 9 May 2023.
  19. Web site: Battersby Comes in as Wade Takes a Short Break .
  20. News: Crocombe Departs . 13 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 13 June 2023.
  21. News: Brewers Sign Max Crocombe . 30 June 2023 . Burton Albion FC . 30 June 2023.
  22. Web site: CONTRACT: Defender signs until the end of the season. www.carlisleunited.co.uk. 23 November 2023. 23 November 2023.
  23. Web site: Owen Gallacher Joins Spennymoor Town . July 2023 .
  24. Web site: Goundry becomes signing 14 for the Reds .
  25. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662638472551560&set=pb.100064162382194.-2207520000.&locale=en_GB
  26. News: Newport sign ex-Grimsby midfielder Morris . 23 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 23 June 2023.
  27. News: Pearson Set To Play Last Match . 9 May 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 7 May 2023.
  28. Web site: Sean Scannell signs . 12 July 2023 .
  29. News: Taylor Commits To The Reds . 23 June 2023 . Alfreton Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  30. Web site: Trio of signings for Grantham Town - the Pitching in Northern Premier League . 11 July 2023 .
  31. Web site: WATERFALL DEPARTS - Grimsby Town Football Club . 25 January 2024 .
  32. Web site: CONTEH SIGNS FOR BRISTOL ROVERS - Grimsby Town Football Club . 26 January 2024 .
  33. Web site: EFETE DEPARTS THE MARINERS - Grimsby Town Football Club . 31 January 2024 .
  34. News: Efete joins the Staggies . 2 February 2024 . Ross County FC . 1 February 2024.
  35. News: Midfielder Andrews signs on loan . 28 August 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 28 August 2023.
  36. News: Mariners Net Three New Signings . 12 January 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 12 January 2024.
  37. News: Smith signs for town . 1 February 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  38. News: Essel signs on loan for Guiseley . 18 August 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 18 August 2023.
  39. News: Braithwaite joins Stafford Rangers . 19 August 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 19 August 2023.
  40. News: Tomlinson joins Borough on loan . 25 August 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 25 August 2023.
  41. News: Essel re-joins Grimsby Borough on loan . 27 September 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 26 September 2023.
  42. News: Bramwell Joins Whitby On Loan . 17 December 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 16 December 2023.
  43. News: Khan joins Pools on loan . 25 January 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 25 January 2024.
  44. News: Khouri joins Spennymoor on loan . 31 January 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 31 January 2024.
  45. News: Amos Moves To York . 6 February 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 6 February 2024.
  46. News: Hunt Joins York on Loan . 22 February 2024 . Grimsby Town FC . 22 February 2024.
  47. Web site: Aaron Braithwaite has joined Whitby Town on a months loan. .
  48. News: Pre-Season Opponents Confirmed . 31 May 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 31 May 2023.
  49. Web site: Spain training camp details - Grimsby Town Football Club . 9 June 2023 .
  50. Web site: Tigers+ Stream at Grimsby . 15 July 2023 .
  51. News: 2023/24 Sky Bet League Two Fixtures Confirmed . 22 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  52. News: Town To Face Ebbsfleet Or Slough In First Round Of FA Cup . 17 October 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 16 October 2023.
  53. News: Town To Face Mansfield Town In Round One . 22 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  54. News: EFL Trophy Groups Confirmed . 21 June 2023 . Grimsby Town FC . 21 June 2023.

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