View From The Findus | A Grimsby Town Podcast

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 - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

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 - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

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...+++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Steve Young, Liam Wood and Joe Acklam.Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

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... +++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Dave Laister and Matt Dannatt.Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

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?+++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Dave Laister and Charles LumleySubscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken++++++

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.+++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Steve Claybourn, Sam Allen and Graham McGarrySubscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

Town return to winning ways on the road and regular host Chris returns to look back at another impressive performance by The Mariners, this time at much fancied Salford in the heavy wind and rain. The panel begin by discussing the evolution of the side’s away performances, how scoring “way too early” in games is no longer something to dread and the continuing form of a rejuvenated Charles Vernam. The guys then discuss the greater squad depth available to manager David Artell now and how that might effect the way we can set up against differing opposition and the under rated assurance keeper Christy Pym and defender Cameron McJannet are bringing to the side. In Part Two, sports writer Jon Waldron from the Essex Daily Gazette joins the conversation to help preview Colchester’s visit to Blundell Park next weekend and sheds light on why the U’s have struggled in the league so far this season… That is until yesterday when they thumped Chesterfield 6-2, typical! +++ Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Steven Young, Jason Sadler and Jon Waldron.Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++

This week it’s the turn of Adam Howard to host the show again and he does so in exemplary fashion looking back at the big talking points coming out of BP from over the last seven days; our Fourth Round Carabao Cup draw against Brentford, Cam Gardner’s lengthy injury lay off and the emphatic win over managerless Cheltenham. The guys discuss the stunning strikes of Jamie Walker as he stakes a claim for a regular starting spot, our relentless attacking play despite two sending’s off for the Robins and a welcome return for fans favourite Jason Dadi Svanthorsson.In Part Two, friend of the pod and Salford devote, Danny Shepherd joins the conversation to help preview The Mariners trip to The Ammies next weekend; surely it couldn’t be an early promotion “six pointer”?!+++ Hosted by Adam Howard with guests George Mann, Helen Walker and Danny Shepherd. Produced by Chris Mills.Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com  Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++