Pre-season action for Grimsby Town is well under way. Although friendly results don’t matter, a steady improvement in performance level and comprehension of the style and structure that the team is aiming for is desired. Head coach David Artell’s recent remarks demonstrate his commitment to getting the best out of each player, both individually and collectively.
The Mariners defeated Boston United 2-0 earlier this week to extend their winning streak to three games in friendly play. Earlier in the week, they had identical victories over nearby eighth-tier teams Grimsby Borough and Cleethorpes Town.
While a number of key first-team players are recovering from injuries and treatments, a mix of first-team players, youngsters, and trialists have played during these matches. Manager Artell has expressed satisfaction with his team’s effort and willingness to put what they have learnt in training into practice, but he acknowledges that he is looking for more in future matches, calling himself ‘a hard man to please’ on the club’s official X account as he looks to refine his possession-based strateg
The former Gibraltar international said, “It’s about constantly getting better and ironing things out,” following last weekend’s victory at Cleethorpes. The application is present, which is a plus. They’re making an effort. There were occasional, truly high-quality moments. We made progress, but we still want to see certain things.”
These measured answers convey to Grimsby’s players that, although their head coach is somewhat happy with the level of desire displayed, he expects them to move on with consistent growth and never waver from their principles.
Artell’s desire for continuous improvement should please Grimsby supporters
