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1Bromley46+2587
2MK Dons46+4186
3Cambridge Utd46+3382

4Salford46+1081
5Notts County46+2280
6Chesterfield46+1579
7Grimsby46+2478

8Barnet46+1776
9Swindon46+1175
10Oldham46+1668
11Crewe46+667
12Colchester46+1366
13Walsall46065
14Bristol Rovers46-962
15Fleetwood Town46-161
16Accrington Stanley46-1153
17Gillingham46-1953
18Cheltenham46-2652
19Shrewsbury46-2749
20Newport County46-2943
21Tranmere46-2541
22Crawley Town46-2440

23Harrogate Town46-2939
24Barrow46-3336

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A Statement From Chairman Peter Furneaux

By: Mariners Net
Date: 25/06/2001

WITH the new season fast approaching and much discussion regarding the Mariners forthcoming Division One campaign, Chairman Peter Furneaux today issued a statement on behalf of the Board of Directors to clarify the clubs current financial situation.

"Grimsby Town Football Club is a proud member of the First Division, and the team is there on merit. Indeed, there is no doubt that many teams, including our near neighbours, are aspiring to emulate Grimsby Town."

"We have the basis of a good squad and in due course, when the future of the remaining out of contract players has been resolved, the manager will make his recommendations to the Board for strengthening that squad. The Board will support the manager wherever possible, as we have shown with the new deals for senior players and the permanent signing of Stuart Campbell."

".…It will be prudent management of this money which will ensure the future of this club in the First Division .…."

"There is no greater incentive for everyone connected with this club than to once again retain our status amongst the elite of the Football League. Whilst we are fully aware of what is required to achieve that aim, we will be realistic, and will be careful not to overstretch our future resources. The facts are that our wage bill is currently two and a half times the gate income, and we have the lowest fan base in the division."

"The club's wage bill for contracted players will be higher for the new season than at any time in the club's history, and whilst the increased TV revenue is very welcome, it will be prudent management of this money which will ensure the future of this club in the First Division. It is a case of good housekeeping.

In regard to the new stadium project the chairman reiterated his previous statement: "With a fan base of 4,500, it is far more realistic for the Club to look at a capacity of 14,000 with the opportunity to expand at a later date. Again, it is all about being practical and realistic with the finances".

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