‘Absolutely loving this’ - Fans react to latest business
THE new signings keep rolling in at Blundell Park after Grimsby Town made another couple of additions.
Another busy day in Cleethorpes saw the Mariners add former Burton Albion midfielder Ben Fox to their ranks, before unveiling ex-Newport County defender David Longe-King.
They become signing numbers four and five this summer as Paul Hurst rebuilds his squad ahead of next season’s return to the National League, with Shaun Pearson, John McAtee and Ryan Sears having already arrived over the past couple of weeks.
The excitement is growing among the Town faithful as they watch the new signings come in force, with over two months still to go before the new season gets underway.
Having already had the excitement of season tickets going on sale that morning, supporters were in for a treat later in the day as Fox became the latest new addition, with fans welcoming the 23-year-old to the club...
@prosthetichorse: That is another quality signing and it’s only mid-June.
@ccalciok: Very happy with this addition. Great to see #GTFC being proactive with recruitment (and everything else) and seemingly getting our first choice targets. Really looking forward to next season.
@DarrenLeeNewman: Getting signings done nice and early. You love to see it.
@Andrewm73436163: Welcome to the mighty Mariners, a really exciting time to be joining the club. Wait until you see and hear the fans, it will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
@deano_sparks87: Welcome to Grimsby Ben great to have you here.
@MarkMoscrop: Great news, congratulations!! You’ll absolutely love this club!! UTM.
And just a few hours later, signing number five was announced as Longe-King made the switch from South Wales, sending fans into overdrive!
@jhowes17: Well I don’t see the opposition winning many headers against our defenders next season!
@JaseIves: New team..new start.. it’s leaving me Longe-Kinging to get back.
@DannyBevis: Might as well just give us the title now lads, tbh.
@lewiscfcgtfc: Absolutely loving this I must say.
@GTFCUSA: Terrific acquisition to bolster our defence. Welcome to the club David!
@Joe_Maccy: Hurst getting a lot of business done early, has to be a good sign as these will have been the players at the top end of his wish list.
@jaseharvey2: Signings mid-June with more to come, improvements made to Cheapside, major pitch renovations, new fan zone, season ticket offers, fans recognised for their loyalty. Let’s get behind the new regime and hopefully make this season one to remember.
@DanielLewis_: Excited is an understatement! Loving the new era. Lets gooo!! Constantly on the front foot.
@Brandonnnnnnn03: Actually loving everything about this club right now!