3 FISH on the SHIRT - S2 EP54 Grimsby 1–2 Salford | Playoff Blow… But Far From Over

Town fell 1–2 to Salford City in the first leg of the League Two playoff semi‑final, an afternoon of frustration at Blundell Park where the Mariners created enough to deserve a draw, but head to the Peninsula Stadium with belief, fire & absolutely everything still to play for.

We break down: The key moments from a bruising first leg Where the game slipped and where quality was on show on a day that lacked it. Why the tie is still alive, and the tactical tweaks that can flip it on Friday.

We also take a stand on the ridiculous away ticket allocation, backing Grimsby fans and calling out Salford City’s tiny offering that leaves travelling Mariners short‑changed for a playoff semi‑final. Poor that, non‑league‑level allocations.

Despite the setback, the message is clear: This tie is not done. Not even close. Town have the quality, the character and the momentum to turn this around.

These lads have faced adversity before and come through it!

They can again! COME ON!!

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A MUST NOT MISS 3 FISH on the SHIRT

Mariners Special | Playoff Week | Luke Waterfall Finale

The final weekend of the League Two season delivered absolute chaos everywhere except one place, Grimsby Town, who already had their playoff place secured.

But that didn’t stop the drama. This week’s episode is pure Mariners GOLD, packed, polished and built for fans who live for this club.

We break down the strangely tense-but-not tense trip to Tranmere (A) — a game with nothing riding on it except one massive question: Who would Town face in the playoffs?

The answer? Salford City, after they failed to win at Crawley and slipped to 4th, locking in a huge 4th‑vs‑7th showdown. From there, it’s full steam into our big Salford preview, what Town must do to take control of the tie.

Proper, grounded, football fan level insight. We also cover: Player of the Year awards and the outcomes on the night, plus who we met Transfer rumours, whispers and early summer noise Club news from around Blundell Park And then… the bonus every Mariners fan will love.

The Final Part of the Luke Waterfall Interview What better guest for playoff prep week than the man who lives in Mariners folklore? Luke talks legacy, leadership, and the moments that made him a modern GTFC legend.

This week he talks us through the FA Cup HISTORY MAKERS of 2023, plus all the drama on the way to the Quarter-Finals. If you love the club, you’ll love this. This episode is stacked, story‑rich, and built for bingeing, or dip into the sections you want with our timestamps. Either way, it’s unmissable.

Best of luck to the lads in the Playoffs!

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THE EPISODE YOU CANNOT MISS – THIS IS ABSOLUTE MARINERS GOLD

A decade from now, when people talk about the greatest nights in Grimsby Town history, they’ll talk about these games… and this man. And in Part Two of our exclusive Luke Waterfall interview, we go right into the heart of the madness.

If Part One charted his journey to becoming a Mariners hero, Part Two is where the legend is forged.

This episode is a must‑not‑miss, essential listening for every GTFC supporter — the kind of football storytelling that hits you right in the chest and reminds you exactly why you love this club.

We pick up the story at the moment Grimsby Town clinched their play‑off place… and then we dive head‑first into the most outrageous, emotional, impossible run the National League has ever seen:

• Notts County 1–2 Grimsby Town The first miracle. The first last‑gasp equaliser. The first last‑gasp winner. Luke takes us inside the chaos, the belief, the noise, and the moment the Mariners realised something special was happening.

• Wrexham 4–5 Grimsby Town (AET) The game that defies logic. The game that drains your soul and fills it back up again. Luke relives every twist, every punch of adrenaline, every moment where the tank was empty but the heart wasn’t. And yes — the match‑winning header. The moment he became immortal.

• The Final The last hurdle before destiny. The final push. The final chapter of the play‑off trilogy… And the perfect setup for what comes next.

This episode ends with the door wide open for the next instalment — The History Makers: The FA Cup Story. The run that captured the nation. The run that made the Mariners headline news. The run that turned belief into folklore.

Because Luke Waterfall doesn’t just tell the story — he lived it, he led it, and he delivered it. This is raw, honest, emotional, hilarious, unbelievable football storytelling from a man who gave everything for the black and white shirt.

If you’re a Grimsby Town fan, this isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a time machine back to the greatest ride of your footballing life.

Unmissable. Unforgettable. Absolute Mariners Gold.

UTM.

3 FISH on the SHIRT – Season 2, Episode 51

LUKE WATERFALL SPECIAL (PART ONE) A MUST LISTEN FOR EVERY MARINER

Luke Waterfall sits down with us for an unmissable deep‑dive into one of the most remarkable careers in modern lower‑league football — and Part One is absolutely packed. We trace Luke’s journey from his early days in South Yorkshire, coming through the youth system at Barnsley, before carving out a senior career the hard way at: Tranmere Rovers Altrincham Ilkeston Town Gainsborough Trinity Scunthorpe United (short spell… forgiven!) Macclesfield Town Mansfield Town Wrexham From there, Luke’s career takes off — with major success at Lincoln City, a strong spell at Shrewsbury Town, and then the move that changed everything… The Mighty Mariners.

Part One covers Luke’s entire Grimsby Town story up to the 2022 National League Play-Offs — the Jolley era, the rebuild, the chaos, the leadership, the dressing-room moments, the setbacks, the resurgence, and the full, wild, emotional rollercoaster that only GTFC can provide.

Luke is open, honest, funny, and absolutely compelling throughout. If you’re a Town fan, this is essential viewing. If you love football stories, this is gold. And trust us — once you finish Part One, you’ll be desperate for Part Two.

Watch it. Listen to it. Don’t miss it. UTM.

A landmark episode. A landmark week. Two Grimsby Town performances that felt like the club planting a flag in the turf and daring League Two to look away.

This season's 50th instalment of 3 FISH on the SHIRT breaks down a pair of matches that will live long in the memory, the kind supporters talk about years later, with that unmistakable mix of pride, disbelief and “I was there”.

We start at the Abbey Stadium, where high‑flying Cambridge United were dragged into a trench battle by a Grimsby side refusing to bow to anyone. A late, ice‑cold finish from Cam McJannet, struck with the conviction of a man who simply knew, sealed a 2–1 away win that felt like a statement of intent.

But if Cambridge was the statement, Blundell Park delivered the exclamation mark.

Against playoff rivals Swindon Town — and with the pantomime villain himself, Ian “Runaway” Holloway, back in the building, The Mariners produced a 4–0 demolition that will be spoken about in the same breath as the great home performances of the modern era. Jaze Kabia delivered the kind of folklore‑ready moment that defines seasons: a perfect hat‑trick (left foot, right foot, header), each finish more ruthless than the last. And then came Maldini Kacurri, rising like a centre‑half carved from marble to thunder home a header that shook the old ground.

This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement of identity, aggressive, fearless, unapologetically Grimsby Town.

Across the episode, we break down:

• Tactical shifts that unlocked both victories

• Kabia’s emergence as a genuine match‑winner

• Why McJannet’s late strike matters more than just three points

• The Holloway subplot — and why BP’s reaction still echoes

• What these results mean for the run‑in, the table, and the belief around the club

If you care about Grimsby Town, missing this episode isn’t an option. Not watching the highlights? Unthinkable. Not listening to this breakdown? Borderline irresponsible.

This is one of the best home league performances at Blundell Park in years, wrapped inside a milestone episode of the podcast that tells the story the way only Mariners can.

Season Two, Episode 50. A celebration. A turning point. A must‑listen.

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In this midweek episode, we sit down with Ben Chapman for an honest, detailed and long‑awaited look back at his short but unforgettable Grimsby Town career — a spell that included two of the most iconic fixtures in modern Mariners history.

Ben relives:

• Playing at Anfield as Town faced League Cup holders Liverpool in their first defence of the trophy

• A memorable trip to Arsenal

• Life inside the Mariners dressing room during a turbulent but thrilling era

And in a genuine exclusive, Ben finally breaks his silence on the tackle that resulted in a serious injury to a Scunthorpe United player — giving his side of the story for the very first time after years of staying quiet, even amid public criticism from figures such as Brian Laws.

Ben also reflects on:

• His journey through non‑league football

• His time at Boston United, where he became club captain and found a home he loved

• The realities, pressures and joys of a career spent across the English football pyramid

This is a candid, insightful and hugely engaging conversation with a player who lived the highs and lows of the game — and one who still holds a special place in Mariners folklore.

A must‑watch and must‑listen for every Grimsby Town fan. UTM.

Grimsby Town are still alive in the League Two playoff race — and this week’s episode has absolutely everything.

After Tuesday’s disappointment at Chesterfield, the Mariners roared back with a 4–1 demolition of Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium, a statement win that keeps the season very much alive. Cook, Kabia, Green and Vernam all hit the net, with Kabia’s strike taking him to 20 goals for the season (15 in the EFL).

In this episode we break down:

• The reaction from Chesterfield to Gillingham — what changed, what clicked, and why Town looked reborn

• The ridiculously tight League Two table at both ends

• The playoff maths, the pressure, and the belief still running through Blundell Park

• The latest GTFC news, stories and talking points from around the club

We’re also joined by Faroe Islands journalist Siggi Einarsson, who gives us the Faroese perspective on Geza Turi’s development, his impact, and how he’s viewed back home. A proper deep dive you won’t hear anywhere else.

Plus:

• Our weekly predictions review

• The mood around Blundell Park

• The narrative heading into the final stretch

If you’re a Mariners fan, a League Two watcher, or just love proper football chat with insight, humour and folklore — this is one you’ll want to watch or listen to right through.

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3 Fish on the Shirt — Grimsby 3–2 Crewe | Cook Masterclass, League Two Run‑In, Season Tickets, Awards & Rob Cavallini Returns A huge week in League Two and an even bigger episode of 3 Fish on the Shirt.

We break down Grimsby Town 3–2 Crewe Alexandra, a proper Cook masterclass and a performance that’s got the fanbase buzzing again as the Mariners push towards the final stretch of the season.

We’ve got all the latest from Blundell Park, including: - Season Ticket updates - Award nominations for GTFC staff - Club news, behind‑the‑scenes bits and the stories shaping the run‑in.

We also dive into the remaining fixtures, give our predictions, and talk honestly about how we think the Mariners will fare as the season reaches its crunch point. This week we’re joined once again by Rob Cavallini, who drops in to talk about Part Two of his History of GTFC, his latest groundhopping adventures, and why his research continues to uncover some absolute gems from the club’s past.

PLUS — and this is where it gets spicy — we go through ALL 24 League Two clubs and pick our favourite players from each. Some were easy, some were painful, and one club caused a full‑on refusal. You’ll know it when you hear it. A packed episode you can enjoy in one go or dip into with our chapter timings — perfect for watching or listening to the sections you want, when you want.

Start: Crewe Match Review

22:00: League Two Round Up

32:30: Predictions and Run In

45:00 Break 46:00 Rob Cavallini

1:00:00 GTFC News Round Up

1:14:30 League Team's best players as rated by us

2:15:00 Ends

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