Losing The Light | VFTF October Deep Dive

Town narrowly avoided being on the receiving end of an FA cup upset on Sunday, twice coming from behind to take part-timers Stafford to penalties. In the end goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright was the hero, saving three spot kicks in the shoot-out and securing his side a place in the 2nd round draw. Supporters Jason Sadler, Owen Hodson, Rich Albery and Chris Parker share their opinions on another eventful afternoon, with the latter three all in attendance.+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mariners hit The Minstermen for five on Saturday and in doing so jumped up to 6th in the table; who’d have thought that just a fortnight ago? Town fans Helen Walker, Jordan Richards and Paul Andrew give their thoughts on another impressive display before Simon Craft from the “Same Old City” Podcast adds perspective from the opposition camp.+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a difference a week makes! A brilliant Geza David Turi inspired second half performance saw the Mariners run out comfortable 4-1 winners at Gillingham on Saturday. Steve Young, Adam Pannell and former Town striker Martin Gritton are joined in giving their opinions on the game by Matt from ‘Gills In The Blood TV’…+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a damaging afternoon for Town on Saturday, in more ways than one. Alistair Wilkinson, Rob Jays, George Mann and Danny Brothers from the “It’s All Cobblers To Me” podcast give their thoughts on yet another defeat for Grimsby. And they are joined by our youngest fan and newest contributor – James (aka Jambo), aged just 10! Let's hope the "gaffer" is listening...+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a month that had promised so much as Town soared to 3rd in the table but after three consecutive defeats in the league for the first time since October 2023 perhaps all’s not quite as it seemed.The guys return for their next deep dive episode and waste no time getting stuck into the biggest talking points surrounding the teams fortunes at present – are results and performances a cause for concern or just a blip? Have we moved too far away from the style of play that served us so well last season? And are we already being made to rue a lack of options in key areas of the squad? In Part Two the panel discuss Geza David Turi’s new contract and the women’s team reaching the first round of the FA Cup, among other AOB topics.Come for the Town chat, stay for Chris’ awful attempt at a trivia question…+++Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Paul Savage, Steve Young and Adam HowardProudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyInterlude music - "Receiver" by Kid Spirit - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another blip or cause for concern? Town fans Dave Laister, Mark Gill and Dean Wingate are joined by former club captain Craig Disley to give their opinions on Grimsby’s 2-1 home loss to Shrewsbury on Saturday, only the first time in ten months David Artell’s side have recorded back to back defeats…+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grimsby missed the chance to go top of the table on Saturday, going down 2-1 at Newport County. Regular away day contributors Rich Albery and Owen Hodson give their thoughts on The Mariners first defeat of the season but Ian Street from the 1912 Exiles Podcast is in a slightly more buoyant mood…+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findusOrder our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected] / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyArtwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Town dispatched lowly Crawley with minimum fuss on Saturday and jumped up to third in the process. Pod panellists Paul Savage, Steve Claybourn and Adam Howard give their opinions on a second consecutive 2-0 home win…+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes' award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected]  Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s more like it! The Mariners put in a comprehensive display to see off early pace setters Bristol Rovers. Fans Rich Albery, Paul Andrew and Charles Lumley share their thoughts on the game and THAT goal…+++Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected]  Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five games into the new season Town remain unbeaten but it’s not quite been the explosive start fans had hoped for. In the first of our monthly “deep dive” episodes the panel discuss a wide range of topics, most notably; the positives and negatives from our opening performances, a review of our business over the summer transfer window and subsequent squad depth, a look ahead to Septembers fixtures and the ongoing issues with the club’s popular fan zone…+++Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Helen Walker, Dave Laister and Sam Allen.Proudly sponsored by 'Message in a Bottle' - Cleethorpes award winning bar and craft beer shop - https://www.instagram.com/miabcleethorpes/?hl=enLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - [email protected]  Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on SpotifyInterlude music - "Receiver" by Kid Spirit - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.