This week It’s the VFTF works Christmas do and you’re all invited along! Returning host&nbsp;Chris has put some money behind the bar, Charles Lumley has provided the venue and Paul Savage has provided the booze and they are the panellists to guide us through Part One of tonights special festive edition of the pod. The guys begin by discussing another winless afternoon for the Mariners at Bromley and the questionable team selection of David Artell, a manager that’s arguably been afforded too much patience up to now or perhaps he’s only just in the ascendency of a long term project aligned with the owners? The fan base appears split on the answer to that conundrum. In Part Two Steve Young and Dave Laister join the party to have a wider look at the season so far and debate whether or not we have made any significant improvement from this time last year. And then they turn their attention to the impending January transfer window and how Artell and co may go about changing the fortunes and inspiring a squad currently devoid of all confidence. Along the way the panellists choose their player of the season so far, a summer signing that has made the most impact, the most under rated and underwhelming players and also give their Secret Santa suggestions and Town related new years resolutions. Grab yourself a Christmas tipple and settle in to a must listen for all Mariners fans over the festive period! +++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Paul Savage, Charles Lumley, Steve Young and Dave Laister. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like... Last Season!

Matt Dannatt is on hosting duties for the first time this week and with help from the panel he wastes no time in tackling the biggest talking points from another disappointing home defeat for the Mariners, this time going down 2-0 to 2nd placed Notts County and in many ways the ninety minutes were a microcosm of Town’s season so far. Are the underlying performances still good enough to give fans hope that results will eventually be reflective? Or does three points from a possible twenty-one now mean more urgent change is required to arrest the slump, whether that be individually or tactically? The panel then go on to discuss their Christmas wish list in terms of potential squad bolstering before being joined by Andrew Miller from the ‘Bromley Breakdown’ Pod to preview another ominous looking away trip next weekend. +++ Hosted by Matt Dannatt with guests Steve Claybourn, Helen Walker and Andrew Miller. Produced and edited by Chris Mills. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

Broken Record

It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to! To mark the 100th episode of VFTF, regular host Chris swaps places with panellist Adam and the latter wastes no time in garnering opinion on Town’s 2-1 home defeat to Tranmere under the lights at BP last Thursday. Was Pym at fault for their opener? What’s going wrong in defence? And has a rejuvenated Darragh Burns finally won his shirt back after a MOTM display? The guys then go on to discuss David Artell’s second anniversary as Mariners boss and what progress the club have made on and off the pitch during his tenure before rounding off this centenary episode with a look ahead to the visit of National League side Wealdstone in the FA Cup 2nd Round next Saturday. Can Town avenge the 1-0 home defeat to the same opposition in the FA Cup last season? +++ Hosted by Adam Howard with guests Chris Mills, Steve Claybourn and Jason Sadler. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

Episode 100 - A Change is as Good as a Rest

Town had to come through two down to rescue a point at high flying Swindon on Saturday but by doing so they showed real resilience and the panel begin by discussing whether or not the positive reaction of the players in the first half could potentially be looked back upon as a pivotal moment in the season come May. The guys then go on to discuss our defensive injury concerns and the affect that could be having on an over reliance of key players, the reasoning behind the signing and subsequent performance of emergency loan keeper Richard O’Donnell and the underrated importance and impact of Darragh Burns on the dynamic of the side. In Part Two the guys speculate as to which of the players out of contract next summer are the most important to tie down on longer deals and then turn their attention to the visit of Tranmere next Thursday, a more unusual date and KO time courtesy of the Sky Sports cameras rolling back into town… +++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Paul Savage and George Mann. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

I Am The Resurrection

Grimsby’s game on Saturday had to pass a late pitch inspection due to the heavy rain but come the evening many Town fans were perhaps wishing it hadn’t having seen their side run out 1-0 losers at home to play-off rivals Chesterfield. The panel begin by discussing another positive performance by The Mariners but question the resilience of the team as they hit the self-destruct button yet again, Christy Pym seeing red for a professional foul which proved to be the turning point in the game. The guys dissect that key incident among other talking points from the game before reflecting on the performances of two Grimsby players away on international duty at present, notably David Turi scoring for the Faroe Islands and rubbing shoulders with Croatia’s Luka Modric. In Part Two Swindon Advertiser journalist Joe Acklam returns to the show to help preview Town’s trip to The Robin’s next weekend and a re-acquaintance with old nemesis Ian Holloway who’s side sit ominously top of the table... +++&nbsp; Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Steve Young, Liam Wood and Joe Acklam. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

A Rush of Blood to the Head

A point gained or two dropped? That age old adage reared it’s ugly head again after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Barrow but the guys start by looking at what might have been having watched The Mariners race into a two-goal lead and dominate proceedings throughout. They then go on to discuss the effectiveness of Artell’s formation and personnel changes, the impact of a returning Danny Rose and the reasons keeping the team back given the amount of chances they continue to create. In Part Two the panel reflect on the ‘EFL Week of Action’ and the good work the club continue to do at the heart of the community before turning their attention to the visit of Paul Cook’s Chesterfield on Saturday for what promises to be another entertaining game and test of Town’s early promotion credentials... +++&nbsp; Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Dave Laister and Matt Dannatt. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

Stuck On The Puzzle

After a much-earnt week off the guys return to catch up on three games in three different competitions for the Mariners over the past seven days. First the panel debate the defensive make up and fragility in the 3-2 league defeat at Crewe last Saturday. Then they turn their attentions to the 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Premier League Brentford in the Carabao Cup last sixteen on Tuesday and the ruthless nature of the visitors finishing. And lastly they discuss the 1st Round FA Cup game with non-league Ebbsfleet in which it took another sending off for the opposition before the Mariners got going, eventually coming from behind to win 3-1. What factors contributed to the side’s lacklustre first half performance and how did the returning Danny Rose and Jason Dadi Svanthorrson fair after starting alongside each other for the first time this season? +++&nbsp; Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Dave Laister and Charles Lumley Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++ +++

Ebb And Flow

Grimsby bounced back from the disappointing home defeat at the hands of Colchester last weekend with an improved display back at BP against fellow promotion hopefuls Gillingham but they were helped on their way by an opponent being reduced to nine men for the second time this season. The panel begin by focusing on the encouraging opening half an hour performance by the Mariners whilst it was still a level playing field, the impact three changes to the starting XI made and then assess just how many of the pivotal decisions the referee got right. In Part Two, BBC Radio Stoke’s Graham McGarry helps the guys preview Town’s trip to Crewe next weekend; will David Artell be able to get one over his old club again and lump yet more pressure on Lee Bell in the opposite dugout? NB - Apologies for the sound quality of Graham's audio in places. +++&nbsp; Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Steve Claybourn, Sam Allen and Graham McGarry Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

Remeao, Remeao, Wherefore Art Thou Remeao

Town returned to Blundell Park buoyed after their impressive win at Salford and were looking to record three straight wins for the first time all season, but alas, it wasn’t to be and our inconsistent home form reared it’s ugly head again. The guys dissect the defeat to Colchester, the effects of Danny Cowley’s touchline antics, how and why Town stopped playing again after a bright opening half an hour and look on enviously at the impact U’s striker Micah Mbick had on the game. In Part Two, Tom Jasper from the ME17 Podcast joins the conversation and explains how we might be in for more of the same frustration when Gillingham visit Blundell Park on Saturday… +++&nbsp; Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Paul Savage, Adam Howard and Tom Jasper. Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - <a href="mailto:viewfromthefindus@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viewfromthefindus@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken +++

Everything You've Come To Expect

Independent Grimsby Town Football Club opinion, analysis and nostalgia. Made by the fans for the fans. Weekly episodes available on all podcast platforms, advert free. Produced and hosted by Chris Mills with a team of rotating panelists; Adam Howard, Steve Claybourn, Jason Sadler, George Mann, Charles Lumley, Matt Dannatt, Helen Walker, Paul Savage, Sam Allen, Steve Young, Liam Wood and Dave Laister. +++ Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus</a>&nbsp; Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - <a href="https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.com</a> Follow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1srDNxgqOr0WkYuxO08CIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &nbsp;Artwork - Alex Chilvers - <a href="https://alexchilvers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexchilvers.co.uk</a> or @alexjchilvers Graphics - Liam McLennan Photography - Jon Corken

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