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Cod Head of the Week: Melvin Clarke

By: Rob Sedgwick
Date: 29/10/2001

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We regularly need new cod heads, so would appreciate contributions from lifelong supporters of the Mariners. This week's Cod Head is Melvin Clarke.


Melvin's dog Rio

Fishy:
Tell us a bit about yourself?

Melvin:
My name is Melvin 36 years old. I've lived in town all my life. The picture is of my dog RIO named after the one and only then he moved to Leeds. Never mind, we are Town.

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

Melvin:
Since I was about 7/8 yrs old.

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

Melvin:
Nigel Batch, he was class.

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

Melvin:
When we beat Everton 2-1. What a night.

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

Melvin:
Least favourite Hull, favourite Old Trafford.

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

Melvin:
The two Wembley trips.

Fishy:
Who is the greatest ever GTFC manager?

Melvin:
George Kerr.

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?

Melvin:
All the home games when I can - me and my best mate Slob.

Fishy:
do your children support the Mariners?

Melvin:
I take me nephew he is town mad now bless him

Melvin Clarke

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