Borough unveil management team
16th June, 2015
Grimsby Borough have announced their new management team of Gary Precious and Andy Thornton with Pete Lynch as assistant coach.
A statement from the Wilderness Boys, who were last week reprieved from relegation from the Toolstation NCEL following the resignation of Louth Town, said: "The club have enjoyed working with these gentlemen over the last few weeks and the partnership between the three will be an excellent addition to the new Boro as they share the same ethos as of all at the club.
"We have discussed how we want not only the first team to play but how we want the structure in the whole club to develop the junior players and ensure we can one day have Boro players coming from the junior section.
"Andy and Gary are very committed to helping the club to develop at all sections and have offered their time around the first team where possible to help us develop the players."
Precious has been running a Sunday League team for the last six years and Pattesons came runners-up in the South Bank Alarms Sunday Football League Premier Division last season, losing out to eventual winners Empire.
Under the leadership of Precious and Thornton, Pattesons gained three back-to-back promotions and have played in the top league for the last two years with last year being the most successful.
Precious has played local level football for just under twenty years, playing in the top league for the majority of his time. He is now in the process of taking his UEFA B licence.
Thornton has recently been involved with assisting Precious at Pattesons and also managed the Grimsby Borough Ladies team for the last three seasons.
He has a wealth of coaching experience which is currently utilised within the ladies and junior section of Grimsby Borough, gaining his UEFA Football level two in 2003 and also his UEFA Football level three in 2006.
He has spent many summers coaching in America with university teams and has previously worked with both Lincoln City and Grimsby Town's School of Excellence sections.
And, Lynch was involved with Empire last year in which they won the league and cup double. He has played at the top end of Sunday League for the last ten years.
A statement from the Wilderness Boys, who were last week reprieved from relegation from the Toolstation NCEL following the resignation of Louth Town, said: "The club have enjoyed working with these gentlemen over the last few weeks and the partnership between the three will be an excellent addition to the new Boro as they share the same ethos as of all at the club.
"We have discussed how we want not only the first team to play but how we want the structure in the whole club to develop the junior players and ensure we can one day have Boro players coming from the junior section.
"Andy and Gary are very committed to helping the club to develop at all sections and have offered their time around the first team where possible to help us develop the players."
Precious has been running a Sunday League team for the last six years and Pattesons came runners-up in the South Bank Alarms Sunday Football League Premier Division last season, losing out to eventual winners Empire.
Under the leadership of Precious and Thornton, Pattesons gained three back-to-back promotions and have played in the top league for the last two years with last year being the most successful.
Precious has played local level football for just under twenty years, playing in the top league for the majority of his time. He is now in the process of taking his UEFA B licence.
Thornton has recently been involved with assisting Precious at Pattesons and also managed the Grimsby Borough Ladies team for the last three seasons.
He has a wealth of coaching experience which is currently utilised within the ladies and junior section of Grimsby Borough, gaining his UEFA Football level two in 2003 and also his UEFA Football level three in 2006.
He has spent many summers coaching in America with university teams and has previously worked with both Lincoln City and Grimsby Town's School of Excellence sections.
And, Lynch was involved with Empire last year in which they won the league and cup double. He has played at the top end of Sunday League for the last ten years.
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
More departures at Borough
3rd June, 2015
There have been more departures at Grimsby Borough ahead of the club's relegation out of the Toolstation NCEL this summer.
Programme editor and committee member Gary Jamson and club shop manager Sarah Hubbard have both resigned from their positions.
A statement from the club said: "Gary and Sarah worked tirelessly for the club, producing a fantastic programme over the seasons of which the club was immensely proud, as well as founding the popular Borough club shop which carried an array of Borough memorabilia."
It was also announced that commercial manager Harp Chatha has also stepped down with the statement saying: "Harp was instrumental in many sponsorship deals that kept the club's head above water and, with his knowledge and expertise in business, he was a good addition to the committee as well."
Their departures follow the news earlier this week that first team managers Steve Newby and Nigel Fanthorpe had parted company with the club.
Programme editor and committee member Gary Jamson and club shop manager Sarah Hubbard have both resigned from their positions.
A statement from the club said: "Gary and Sarah worked tirelessly for the club, producing a fantastic programme over the seasons of which the club was immensely proud, as well as founding the popular Borough club shop which carried an array of Borough memorabilia."
It was also announced that commercial manager Harp Chatha has also stepped down with the statement saying: "Harp was instrumental in many sponsorship deals that kept the club's head above water and, with his knowledge and expertise in business, he was a good addition to the committee as well."
Their departures follow the news earlier this week that first team managers Steve Newby and Nigel Fanthorpe had parted company with the club.
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
Borough management step down
31st May, 2015
Relegated Grimsby Borough have parted company with first team managers Steve Newby and Nigel Fanthorpe as the club gets ready for life back in Step 7 football.
The Wilderness Boys ended seven years in the Toolstation NCEL by finishing bottom of Division One this season.
The pair, who were founder members of the club back in 2003, have stepped down due to personal reasons.
During their time at the club, Borough have come up through the Lincolnshire League and Central Midlands League before joining the NCEL in 2008 and, whilst in our competition, they lifted the Wilkinson Sword Trophy in 2011/12 and reached the Semi-Finals of the League Cup.
A statement said: "They have amassed a massive 529 games in charge and have made many friends along the way.
"A big thank you from both to all their former opponents for providing courtesy and respect in what was a very difficult and trying last season on and off the pitch and not to forget the NCEL management for what must be the best organised and respected league in the country."
The Wilderness Boys ended seven years in the Toolstation NCEL by finishing bottom of Division One this season.
The pair, who were founder members of the club back in 2003, have stepped down due to personal reasons.
During their time at the club, Borough have come up through the Lincolnshire League and Central Midlands League before joining the NCEL in 2008 and, whilst in our competition, they lifted the Wilkinson Sword Trophy in 2011/12 and reached the Semi-Finals of the League Cup.
A statement said: "They have amassed a massive 529 games in charge and have made many friends along the way.
"A big thank you from both to all their former opponents for providing courtesy and respect in what was a very difficult and trying last season on and off the pitch and not to forget the NCEL management for what must be the best organised and respected league in the country."
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
Borough Welcome Backroom Duo
30th August, 2014
Grimsby Borough have made two additions to their backroom staff.
Gary Jamson replaces the retired Brian Sylvester as programme editor and Luke Fraray joins the club as webmaster replacing Danny Sylvester.
All at Borough wish them success in their roles.
Gary Jamson replaces the retired Brian Sylvester as programme editor and Luke Fraray joins the club as webmaster replacing Danny Sylvester.
All at Borough wish them success in their roles.
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
Borough Say Farewell to Duo
6th August, 2014
Grimsby Borough have wished two people, who have worked hard behind the scenes in recent years, all the best after they stepped down from their positions at the Toolstation NCEL Division One club.
A statement read: "Due to the retirement of programme editor and committee member Brian Sylvester, all at Grimsby Borough say a big thank you to Brian for all his hard work and commitment to the club over a number of years.
"Also the club's webmaster, Brian's son Danny, is leaving for university so a big thank you to Danny for setting up and running a great website.
"We wish them both well for the future and look forward to still seeing them on match days."
A statement read: "Due to the retirement of programme editor and committee member Brian Sylvester, all at Grimsby Borough say a big thank you to Brian for all his hard work and commitment to the club over a number of years.
"Also the club's webmaster, Brian's son Danny, is leaving for university so a big thank you to Danny for setting up and running a great website.
"We wish them both well for the future and look forward to still seeing them on match days."
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
Chairman Leaves Borough
7th July, 2014
Simon Harris has stepped down as chairman of Grimsby Borough and the Toolstation NCEL Division One side are now looking to appoint his successor.
In a statement, he said: "It is with sad regret that I have tendered my resignation to Grimsby Borough FC. This has been done with a heavy heart.
"The reasons for my decision are purely personal and I wish the club and all its members all the best for the future."
The club say that it was with "great sadness" that they had to announce his departure and that they "wish him well with whatever he decides to do."
Borough are now looking for a new chairman as well as personnel to fill other roles at the club.
The Wilderness Boys have just completed their first friendly of the season with a 0-0 draw against a Leeds United side in front of a good attendance at their Bradley home on Sunday.
Further friendlies against top sides have been secured starting with Goole AFC on Saturday and Gainsborough Trinity on Monday.
Interested parties are asked to make contact through the club's website, www.grimsbyboroughfc.co.uk.
In a statement, he said: "It is with sad regret that I have tendered my resignation to Grimsby Borough FC. This has been done with a heavy heart.
"The reasons for my decision are purely personal and I wish the club and all its members all the best for the future."
The club say that it was with "great sadness" that they had to announce his departure and that they "wish him well with whatever he decides to do."
Borough are now looking for a new chairman as well as personnel to fill other roles at the club.
The Wilderness Boys have just completed their first friendly of the season with a 0-0 draw against a Leeds United side in front of a good attendance at their Bradley home on Sunday.
Further friendlies against top sides have been secured starting with Goole AFC on Saturday and Gainsborough Trinity on Monday.
Interested parties are asked to make contact through the club's website, www.grimsbyboroughfc.co.uk.
(Story Source: Grimsby Borough)
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