S2 EP54 JOY & PAIN [ 98 ]

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!!

UP THE MARINERS!