S3 EP12 Costly Misses - Town suffer first defeat at Newport A tale of two missed tap ins put paid to the Mariners unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season. The lads with Guest USA Mariner Ryder ( @TheFalse9TV ) unpick the first defeat as well as rounding up the league 2 results and table, looking at news from BP and chat about the strength of the squad and the young lads on loan. It's time for reflection rather than a meltdown, the Mariners are clearly better than yesterdays result and look forward to getting back on the horse next week at Blundell Park at Home to Shrewsbury Town. So Mariners stay positive get stuck into this weeks episode and keep the faith! UP THE MARINERS!

Grimsby Town Football Finance Special | Andrew Pettit, Polly Bancroft & Kieran Maguire Exclusive

What does the future hold for football finance? How do lower league clubs survive and compete? And what impact will the Independent Football Regulator have on clubs like Grimsby Town?

In this special 3FISH Football Finance Edition, we bring together an exceptional panel featuring Grimsby Town owner Andrew Pettit, GTFC CEO Polly Bancroft, and football finance expert Kieran Maguire. With Kieran currently in huge demand following the latest Manchester City financial developments, we're delighted to get him on the show for a fascinating discussion that every football fan should hear.

⚽ Topics covered include:

✅ Football finance explained

✅ Profitability & Sustainability Rules (PSR) / Financial Fair Play (FFP)

✅ The different types of football club ownership

✅ The unique challenges facing Grimsby Town FC

✅ The growing financial gulf between leagues

✅ Why promotion often brings bigger financial risks and losses

✅ The flow of money through English football

✅ The future of football regulation

✅ What the Independent Football Regulator could mean for clubs

✅ The financial headwinds facing lower league football

✅ Why "just cap spending" isn't as simple as it sounds

This in-depth discussion provides a rare insight into the realities of running a football club and highlights the difficult balancing act faced by owners, executives and supporters alike. Whether you're a Mariners fan, interested in football business, or simply curious about how clubs survive in the modern game, this is essential viewing. 🎙️

Dare we ask about a new Grimsby Town training ground, Andrew drops us a scoop just before a fans forum!?

If you've ever wondered: How football club owners make decisions Why clubs lose money even when they're successful Why there is such a huge financial gap between divisions Whether football regulation can truly level the playing field ...then this episode is for you.

⭐ A huge thank you to Andrew Pettit, Polly Bancroft and Kieran Maguire for joining us. Pulling together a guest list of this calibre isn't easy, but we're delighted to bring it to our loyal audience.

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3 FISH on the SHIRT - Season 3 Episode 14 [115] LUKE WATERFALL: THE COMPLETE STORY |

Grimsby Town Legend, Wembley Hero, Wrexham Winner & FA Cup History Maker Some players wear the shirt. Some players define an era. In this exclusive feature-length conversation, Luke Waterfall reflects on an extraordinary career that took him from the youth ranks at Barnsley to becoming one of the most influential captains and iconic figures in modern Grimsby Town FC history.

Open, honest and full of behind-the-scenes insight, Luke takes us through every stage of his journey, from the early years and the hard miles through non-league football to promotion battles, unforgettable victories and some of the greatest moments ever witnessed by Mariners supporters.

⚫ Luke's football journey from Barnsley to the professional game

⚪ Tranmere Rovers, Altrincham, Ilkeston Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Scunthorpe United, Macclesfield Town, Mansfield Town, Wrexham, Lincoln City and Shrewsbury Town

⚫ Arriving at Grimsby Town and the challenge of rebuilding

⚪ Leadership, dressing-room culture and captaining the Mariners

⚫ The highs and lows of the National League years

⚪ Paul Hurst, Ian Holloway, Michael Jolley and the changing eras at Blundell Park

⚫ The unforgettable 2022 National League Play-Off campaign

⚪ Notts County 1-2 Grimsby Town

⚫ Wrexham 4-5 Grimsby Town (AET)

⚪ The iconic winning header that secured Luke's place in Mariners folklore

⚫ Promotion back to the Football League

⚪ The incredible 2023 FA Cup run that captured national attention

⚫ Southampton, Premier League scalps and becoming the History Makers

⚪ Legacy, pressure, resilience and what it truly means to wear the black and white shirt

From dressing-room stories and leadership lessons to Wembley dreams and FA Cup history, this is the definitive Luke Waterfall interview. Whether you're reliving the greatest moments of recent GTFC history or discovering the story behind them for the first time, this is essential listening for every Grimsby Town supporter and a fascinating insight into the life of a modern football captain.

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