Cod Head of the Week: Bob Graves

Fishy:
When did you first start supporting the Mariners, and what was your first game?

Bob:
My dad used to take me in the old Barratt Stand and put me on a milk crate next to the fence. It must have been early 70's although I can't remember my first game - I was too young.

Fishy:
Who is the best player you ever saw wearing a Grimsby Town shirt?

Bob:
Garry Birtles, he still looked quality even though he was at the end of his career.

Fishy:
If there is one game you were allowed to go back in time and watch what would it be and why?

Bob:
Wembley games apart, Town 1 WBA 0 (Bonetti). I've never known a better atmosphere at BP.

Fishy:
What are your favourite and least favourite away grounds?

Bob:
Least favourite Chesterfield, favourite Wolves

Fishy:
What, in your opinion, are GTFC's best and worst seasons since you have been supporting them?

Bob:
The best without a doubt was 98 wembley. The worst also without a doubt Mike L***s

Fishy:
What is the most eventful day you have ever had in the course of following the Mariners?

Bob:
During the L***s era me and my mate went to Stoke for a cup replay game. We got lost in my old banger getting there 10 mins late. We were already 2-0 down and managed to get hammered 7-0 I think with L***s the tosser playing himself up front. To rub it in Tony Ford even scored against us.

Fishy:
Who is the greatest ever GTFC manager?

Bob:
Alan Buckley

Fishy:
How many games a season do you get to now, and what do you do while Town are playing games that you can't get to?

Bob:
Every home game usually half a dozen away.

Fishy:
Name your all-time starting eleven since you have been watching Town?

Bob:

Fishy:
do your children support the Mariners?

Bob:
Unfortunately there not big football fans but they support Grimsby, or else.

Bob Graves