Two To Sign Today

By: Bill Osborne
Date: 09/07/2004

SHEFFIELD United winger, Andy Parkinson is expected to sign a two year deal with the Mariners later today. Described as a left winger, he can play as a forward or midfielder.

Beginning his career at Tranmere in 1996, he joined Sheffield United in July 2003 but has spent all of 2004 up to May with Notts County on loan.

Height 5.08
Weight 10.12
Date of birth 27-05-1979
Place of birth Liverpool
Position Forward

Russell Slade told Mariners Net; "Obviously we're delighted that we've got Andy Parkinson. We feel that we are bringing in a player that is above the level that we are at this season."

"He's been at Sheffield United and Tranmere and he's got great pedigree and a great turn of pace. He's inventive and can score goals aswell. He needs to get his career back on path, and I'm just delighted that he's decided that Grimsby is the place where he can do it. He wants to come here, he wants to play football"

"I think it is a great signing for the football club. He had a year left on his contract but that's been negotiated. I've been after him for 4-5 weeks. We've grinded this one out and in the end we've got our man."

Also expecting to sign today is Terry Fleming From Cambridge.

Fleming's described as a pacy utility player who is comfortable in midfield, right-back or as a wing-back. But he also possesses a long throw which was a successful asset for Preston when he was there.

Real name Terence Fleming
Height 5.09
Weight 10.02
Date of birth 05-01-1973
Place of birth Marston Green
Position Midfielder

Cambridge 08-03-2001
Plymouth 04-06-2000 To 08-03-2001
Lincoln 07-12-1995 To 04-06-2000
Preston 18-07-1994 To 06-12-1995
Northampton 03-08-1993 To 18-07-1994
Coventry 02-07-1991 To 03-08-1993

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