S2 EP54 JOY & PAIN [ 98 ]

S2 EP 57 DAVID ARTELL SPECIAL [ 101 ]

Exclusive. Honest. Unfiltered. In this special episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT, we sit down with Grimsby Town Manager David Artell for his most open and revealing interview yet — a conversation that goes far beyond football. Artell speaks candidly about The King’s visit to Blundell Park, why he sees GTFC as a “church of the community”, and the emotional weight of that harrowing Monday morning after the Salford Playoff Semi‑Final defeat. This is Artell as you’ve never heard him: reflective, human, and razor‑clear about the future. We dive into his approach to good mental health, how he resets after setbacks, and the values he believes should anchor a modern football club. He also gives us rare insight into summer squad reshaping, the challenge of attracting players to the area, and what really matters when building a team that represents the town. And yes — we asked him about the new strips. This interview is packed with honesty, humour, and heart. If you care about Grimsby Town, football culture, or the people behind the badge, this is essential viewing. 🔥 What’s Inside the Interview * The King’s visit and what it meant for the club * GTFC as a “church of the community” — Artell’s philosophy * The Salford aftermath — why Monday morning hurt so much * Mental health & leadership — his personal approach * Summer squad plans — reshaping, recruitment, identity * Attracting players to Grimsby — the real conversation * New strips — his reaction and thoughts * …and much more 🎯 Why this interview matters This is a rare, long‑form look at the man shaping the Mariners’ future — not just the manager, but the human being. It’s emotional, insightful, and full of moments GTFC fans will be talking about for a long time. 📣 If you enjoy the episode Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your thoughts in the comments — Artell reads the room, and your voice matters.

S2 EP56 SEASON 2025-26 [ 100 ]

Grimsby Town FC Season Review 25/26 — 3 FISH on the SHIRT Episode 100 A landmark episode. A landmark season. A must‑watch for every Mariner. This is it — the 100th episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT, and we’re celebrating the milestone with a comprehensive Grimsby Town FC Season Review!  We take you month‑by‑month through the 2025/26 campaign — the highs, the lows, the chaos, the cup runs, the 10‑game wobble, the resurgence, and the heartbreaking playoff ending at Salford in mid‑May. A season that was, without question, a good one. A season of progress, identity, belief and we now have probably the strongest spine we’ve had in years heading into the summer break. Whether you lived every moment or dipped in and out, this episode brings the whole story together — the football, the folklore, the emotion, the characters, the turning points, and the future.   What’s inside Episode 100 * Full month‑by‑month season walkthrough — league form, cup runs, key moments, and the narrative arc of a proper GTFC campaign * The 10‑game winless run revisited — what went wrong, what changed, and how Town came out stronger * The strongest spine in years — why this squad feels different and what it means for the summer * Cup run highs — the moments that lit up the season * Predictor table review — how close (or wildly wrong) we were * Special guests + surprise messages — including: * Rob Dawley, telling the unbelievable story of how he blagged his way into Villa's Euro after-party and * Hull City’s Premier League promotion party * Friend of the show Lenell John‑Lewis, returning to reveal how we “scared the crap out of him” last time * Chat, pictures, footage, memories, and proper Mariners storytelling — everything that makes 3 FISH what it is   Why you can’t miss this episode This isn’t just a season review. It’s a celebration of 100 episodes, of the club, the community, the journey, and the people who’ve been with us from day one. It’s the perfect watch or listen for: * GTFC supporters * League Two obsessives * Football fans who love long‑form storytelling * Anyone who wants the full emotional sweep of the 25/26 season And if the runtime looks intimidating — don’t worry. Thousands of listeners watch or listen in bite‑sized chunks, whether on YouTube, on the go, or through their favourite podcast app. You can enjoy it your way, at your pace: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Podbean * Or watch the full video episode on YouTube This is the definitive record of Grimsby Town’s 25/26 season — and the definitive celebration of our first 100 episodes. UP THE MARINERS. Here’s to the next 100.

S2 EP55 HEARTBREAK [ 99 ]

3 FISH on the SHIRT: Playoff Heartbreak at Salford, Season Ends, Eyes on Episode 100 Grimsby Town’s season ends in brutal fashion with a heartbreaking playoff semi‑final second‑leg draw at Salford, and this week’s episode of 3 FISH on the SHIRT dives straight into the emotion, the analysis and the aftermath. We break down: The full Salford second‑leg story, the performance, the key moments, and how the tie slipped away How we felt before and after,  the nerves, the hope, the gut punch! Who we want to win the final now Town are out Early thoughts on what the retained list might look like, who stays, who goes, and who’s on the edge Our official 3 FISH on the SHIRT League Two Team of the Season  - the prestigious XI nobody asked for but everyone needs! And with the season wrapped, we look ahead to something massive… Episode 100. A landmark. A celebration. A proper Mariners milestone. We tease what’s coming.... If you’re a Grimsby Town fan, a League Two obsessive, or just love honest football chat, this is one you don’t skip! UP THE MARINERS, even in Heartbreak, no ESPECIALLY in Heartbreak! #proud #gtfc #utm #efl #leaguetwo

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!

S2 EP53 PLAYOFFS PREVIEW - PLUS LUKE WATERFALL PART 3 [ 97 ]

A MUST NOT MISS 3 FISH on the SHIRT Mariners Special | Playoff Week | Luke Waterfall Finale The final weekend of the League Two season delivered absolute chaos everywhere except one place, Grimsby Town, who already had their playoff place secured. But that didn’t stop the drama. This week’s episode is pure Mariners GOLD, packed, polished and built for fans who live for this club. We break down the strangely tense-but-not tense trip to Tranmere (A) — a game with nothing riding on it except one massive question: Who would Town face in the playoffs? The answer? Salford City, after they failed to win at Crawley and slipped to 4th, locking in a huge 4th‑vs‑7th showdown. From there, it’s full steam into our big Salford preview, what Town must do to take control of the tie. Proper, grounded, football fan level insight. We also cover: Player of the Year awards and the outcomes on the night, plus who we met Transfer rumours, whispers and early summer noise Club news from around Blundell Park And then… the bonus every Mariners fan will love. The Final Part of the Luke Waterfall Interview What better guest for playoff prep week than the man who lives in Mariners folklore? Luke talks legacy, leadership, and the moments that made him a modern GTFC legend. This week he talks us through the FA Cup HISTORY MAKERS of 2023, plus all the drama on the way to the Quarter-Finals. If you love the club, you’ll love this. This episode is stacked, story‑rich, and built for bingeing, or dip into the sections you want with our timestamps. Either way, it’s unmissable. Best of luck to the lads in the Playoffs! UP THE MARINERS!