Mariners ready to challenge
08 Aug 2008 - 10:22:44
Grimsby Town chairman John Fenty is hopeful that his club can challenge for promotion from League Two this season.
Fenty is backing manager Alan Buckley to get the Mariners going, with Town having struggled since dropping back into the bottom rung of the Football League.
"We all start level at the beginning of the season so we are all hoping for a successful campaign," Fenty told the Evening Telegraph.
"With the so-called sugar daddies, namely MK Dons and Peterborough who were promoted last year, out of the division, there will be many teams who fancy their chances.
"At the other end as well, Bournemouth are likely to join Luton and Rotherham in starting on a negative points tally.
"So, if ever there was a season where we have a good opportunity to succeed, it's this season.
"With a bit of luck and support behind us we can, hopefully, kick on and make an impact.
"Nobody wants to be in this division. It's too close to that trap door and it's not comfortable, but as we've said before, we are making progress."