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Current Grimsby Town Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Artell | 27 Nov, 2023 | 26 Mar, 2025 | 485 |
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David Artell is back in football management after being appointed the new Grimsby Town manager on the 27th of November, 2023. The former Crewe Alexandra manager, who has transitioned from a successful playing career, has a talent for nurturing young players and has become the 52nd Mariners boss since 1902. If yet another change comes at Blundell Park, the best betting sites will have all the next Grimsby Town manager odds. Keeping a close eye on the next manager to be sacked betting blog will also offer clues regarding which managers are available.
Next Grimsby Town Manager Betting Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Grimsby Town manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Who Could Be The Next Manager Of Grimsby Town
We may get some clues before a market is created when we look back at previous Grimsby appointments and the odds on offer. The following managers were all quoted when a previous managerial change took place at Grimsby in the autumn of 2023.
Danny Cowley - 6/1
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Londoner Danny Cowley built his managerial reputation in charge of Lincoln City. He did wonders with Imps winning the National League in the 2016-2017 season; this secured Football League 2 status. In his second season in League 2, Lincoln was crowned champions after only losing 7 games all season.
Because of this, he was headhunted by Huddersfield Town, who were looking to return to the EPL after being relegated in 2019. Cowley signed a three year contract in September of that year but only lasted one season. From there it was south to Portsmouth who were playing their football in League 1, he couldn't recreate his Lincoln accomplishments on the south coast and was sacked in January 2023.
Recent vacancies at Aberdeen, Tranmere Rovers and Oxford United have all featured Danny Cowley in the bookmaker's betting list.
Phil Parkinson - 6/1
Phil Parkinson is a renowned football manager known for his tactical prowess and ability to motivate his team. He has managed several clubs, including Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City, leading them to promotion and success. Parkinson's managerial career is defined by his dedication to the game and his ability to adapt to different playing styles.
Graham Alexander - 6/1
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Graham Alexander who has managed Fleetwood Town, Scunthorpe United and Salford City has headed the betting before for recent vacant managerial positions, so if nothing else the bookmakers fancy his chances for several positions including Grimsby Town
Gary Bowyer - 8/1
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Timing may have been a feature when Bowyer was quoted in the next Grimsby Town betting as he was available having left Dundee in 2023.
Leam Richardson - 8/1
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After starting his managerial career at Accrington Stanley, Leam Richardson joined Wigan Athletic to work under Paul Cook. When Cook left for another position, Richardson stayed on as Caretaker boss before being appointed permanently in April 2021. In the 2021/22 season, Wigan flourished under his management style, and they won the League One Championship by two points from Rotherham United. Richardson was named Manager of the Season for League One. The following year, in the Championship, the club struggled, and Richardson was sacked with the club in the relegation zone.
Neil Redfearn - 10/1
Neil Harris - 10/1
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With Neil Harris, you know the style of play he will bring to the club; the former Millwall, Cardiff and Gillingham boss was quoted at just 5/1 for the Ipswich job in 2021 and has been linked with several of the vacant positions in October 2023 in Leagues One and Two
Steve Cotterill - 10/1
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Steve Cotterill is an experienced football manager, recognised for his work across multiple English clubs. Notable for his tenure at clubs like Bristol City and Birmingham City, Cotterill has built a reputation for resilient, well-drilled sides. His managerial approach reflects a combination of tactical acumen and understanding of player psychology. His commitment to the game is demonstrated in his hands-on approach to management.
Simon Grayson
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Simon Grayson has now managed 9 clubs predominantly in the north of England. The Yorkshireman has won 4 promotions with Blackpool, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, and Preston North End, 3 of those came via the playoffs. His longest spell in charge of any of the 9 was with Preston North End who he managed for 235 games. Over the years his time at clubs have become shorter with him lasting less than a season in his last 4 positions at Sunderland, Bradford, Blackpool (for a second time) and Fleetwood Town. He is currently with Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC who he joined in June 2022.
Sam Ricketts
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After a near 500 game playing career Sam Ricketts moved into management with National League side Wrexham in May 2018. He did well with the Welsh side who were competing for promotion before he jumped ship to manage Shrewsbury Town in the December of that year. Two very poor seasons with finishing positions of 18th and 15th were followed by The Shrews battling relegation in the 2020-21 season, after a winless run and with the club in 23rd place Ricketts was sacked in November 2020. It remains to be seen if he will return to football management.
Ian Evatt
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The central defender took his first job in football management as caretaker boss of Chesterfield United at the back end of the 2017 -18 season. In the summer of 2018, he secured his first full-time managerial role at National League side Barrow.
He impressed at the Cumbrian side and won promotion back to the Football League after a nearly 50-year absence. On the back of this success League 2 side Bolton Wanderers made an approach for Evatt’s services and he joined them in July 2020. In his first season, he won promotion for Bolton to League 1 after finishing in 3rd spot. His career could not have panned out much better (so far) and he was quoted towards the head of the next Blackpool Manager betting market when Michael Appleton was sacked by the Tangerines in January 2023.
Robbie Stockdale
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After a four-year spell at Grimsby Town as a player, Robbie Stockdale became the youth team manager. He was promoted to Joint Caretaker manager when Neil Woods was sacked in 2011. Along with Dave Moore, the pair were in charge for four games before a new manager was appointed. He moved to Sunderland in 2012 and took up a youth team role again. Over 3 years, he took caretaker charge of Sunderland when the Black Cats undertook a change of manager. Finally, in 2021 he got a full-time role as boss of Rochdale United, but after a dreadful start to the 2022-23 campaign, he found himself out of work. Most recently, his name was mentioned for the Hartlepool job (Stockdale was born in nearby Redcar) after Graeme Lee was given his marching orders.
Kevin Nolan
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After playing over 500 games, half of which was for Bolton Wanderers, he joined Leyton Orient as player-manager. Fourteen games in, he was replaced by Andy Hessenthaler by the owners. He moved on to League 2 club Notts County in 2017 again as a player-manager and was offered a permanent managerial contract in the East Midlands. After a poor start in the 2018-19 season, he was dismissed. Since then, he has assisted David Moyes at West Ham United.
Pete Wild
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Slightly unusually, Pete Wild never played in the football league but has taken to club management. Since 2022 he has been at the helm of Barrow in League 2 and was linked to various vacancies that included Bradford City and Grimsby Town when Michael Jolley departed.
How To Bet On The Next Grimsby Town Manager
Placing a bet on the next Grimsby Town manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of names that the bookies have published. You will need to find a bookmaker offering odds and this will be easier when no manager is in place and a little harder when the position is filled and not in any jeopardy.
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Next Mariners Manager Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting odds for The Next Grimsby Town Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over the hot seat when David Artell departs the job he has held since 27th November 2023.
Here is a round-up of the Next Grimsby Town Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed
29th October 2023
Next Grimsby Town Manager Odds: Danny Cowley the early favourite to take over at Grimsby after Paul Hurst SACKED after fourth consecutive league defeat!
30th December 2020
Paul Hurst is back at Grimsby Town after replacing Ian Holloway who resigned 7 days ago. Holloway quit the club who are currently flirting with the relegation zone. A potential takeover of Grimsby seemed to be not helping the stability of the club both on and off the pitch.
List Of All Grimsby Town Managers
Here we have the information on the current manager and a chronological list of all Grimsby Town Football Club managers.
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Artell | 27 Nov, 2023 | 26 Mar, 2025 | 485 | |
| Paul Hurst | 30 Dec, 2020 | 28 Oct, 2023 | 1032 | 38.2% |
| Ben Davies | 24 Dec, 2020 | 30 Dec, 2020 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Ian Holloway | 31 Dec, 2019 | 23 Dec, 2020 | 358 | 28.9% |
| Anthony Limbrick | 15 Nov, 2019 | 31 Dec, 2019 | 46 | 12.5% |
| Michael Jolley | 2 Mar, 2018 | 15 Nov, 2019 | 623 | 36.7% |
| Russell Slade | 13 Apr, 2017 | 2 Mar, 2018 | 323 | 25.6% |
| Marcus Bignot | 7 Nov, 2016 | 12 Apr, 2017 | 156 | 33.3% |
| Dave Moore | 24 Oct, 2016 | 7 Nov, 2016 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Rob Scott | 23 Mar, 2011 | 19 Sep, 2013 | 911 | 44.7% |
| Paul Hurst | 23 Mar, 2011 | 24 Oct, 2016 | 2042 | 41.5% |
| David Moore | 24 Feb, 2011 | 23 March, 2011 | 27 | 50.0% |
| Neil Woods | 19 Oct, 2009 | 23 Feb, 2011 | 492 | 25.4% |
| Mike Newell | 06 Oct, 2008 | 19 Oct, 2009 | 378 | 24.5% |
| Stuart Watkiss | 16 Sep, 2008 | 06 Oct, 2008 | 20 | 0.0% |
| Alan Buckley | 9 Nov, 2006 | 15 Sep, 2008 | 676 | 34.0% |
| Stuart Watkiss | 6 Nov, 2006 | 9 Nov, 2006 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Graham Rodger | 5 Jun, 2006 | 6 Nov, 2006 | 154 | 20.0% |
| Russell Slade | 28 May, 2004 | 31 May, 2006 | 733 | 39.1% |
| Nicky Law | 4 Mar, 2004 | 28 May, 2004 | 85 | 25.0% |
| Graham Rodger | 09 Feb, 2004 | 4 Mar, 2004 | 24 | 50.0% |
| Paul Groves | 28 Dec, 2001 | 9 February, 2004 | 773 | 23.3% |
| Lennie Lawrence | 29 Aug, 2000 | 28 Dec, 2001 | 486 | 28.2% |
| John Cockerill | 22 Aug, 2000 | 29 Aug, 2000 | 7 | 33.3% |
| Alan Buckley | 21 May, 1997 | 22 Aug, 2000 | 1189 | 38.6% |
| Kenny Swain | 15 Nov, 1996 | 21 May, 1997 | 187 | 26.7% |
| John Cockerill | 1 Nov, 1996 | 15 Nov, 1996 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Brian Laws | 29 Nov, 1994 | 1 Nov, 1996 | 703 | 30.3% |
| Alan Buckley | 6 Jun, 1988 | 20 Oct, 1994 | 2327 | 39.8% |
| Bobby Roberts | 01 Jul, 1987 | 9 May, 1988 | 313 | 27.5% |
| Mike Lyons | 1 Nov, 1985 | 30 Jun, 1987 | 606 | 28.2% |
| David Booth | 11 January, 1982 | 31 Oct, 1985 | 1389 | 36.1% |
| George Kerr | 13 Jul, 1979 | 11 January, 1982 | 913 | 43.8% |
| Johnny Newman | 21 Dec, 1976 | 11 Jul, 1979 | 932 | 43.8% |
| Tom Casey | 28 Feb, 1975 | 30 Nov, 1976 | 641 | 31.3% |
| Ron Ashman | 01 Jul, 1973 | 03 Feb, 1975 | 582 | 35.6% |
| Lawrie McMenemy | 01 May, 1971 | 01 July, 1973 | 792 | 51.4% |
| Bobby Kennedy | 01 Mar, 1969 | 01 May, 1971 | 791 | 30.9% |
| Bill Harvey | 01 Jan, 1968 | 1 Jan, 1969 | 366 | 30.0% |
| Don McEvoy | 01 Jul, 1967 | 01 Jan, 1968 | 184 | 20.0% |
| Jimmy McGuigan | 01 Nov, 1964 | 01 Jul, 1967 | 972 | 35.0% |
| Tom Johnston | 01 Jul, 1962 | 31 Oct, 1964 | 853 | 29.0% |
| Tim Ward | 01 Feb, 1960 | 30 Jun, 1962 | 880 | 48.7% |
| Allenby Chilton | 01 Mar, 1955 | 01 Apr, 1959 | 1492 | 41.9% |
| Billy Walsh | 01 Feb, 1954 | 01 Mar, 1955 | 393 | 30.0% |
| Bill Shankly | 01 Jul, 1951 | 31 Jan, 1953 | 580 | 59.3% |
| Charlie Spencer | 01 Mar, 1937 | 1 May, 1951 | 5174 | 31.3% |
| Frank Womack | 01 May, 1932 | 01 Oct, 1936 | 1614 | 45.7% |
| Wilf Gillow | 01 June, 1924 | 30 April, 1932 | 2890 | 40.2% |
| George Fraser | 01 Mar, 1921 | 01 March, 1924 | 1096 | 38.5% |
| Haydn Price | 01 Jul, 1920 | 1 November, 1920 | 123 | 38.5% |
| H N Hickson | 01 Aug, 1902 | 31 May, 1920 | 6513 | 33.1% |
FAQ
Grimsby Town FC Manager FAQs
Who was the first manager of Grimsby Town?
The very first manager of Grimsby Town manager was also the longest serving. H. N Hickson was in charge from 1902 until 1920 and some 6513 days.
Who is the most successful Grimsby Town Manager?
The most successful Grimsby Town manager in terms of win percentage is Bill Shankly who as most of you know went on to achieve great things at Liverpool. In his time at Grimsby, he won nearly 60% of the 81 games he took charge of.
Another man who went on to footballing glory and who managed the club was Lawrie McMenemy (1971-1973), he won 51% of his 109 games before moving on to manage Southampton where he stayed for 12 years and won the FA Cup with the Saints in 1976.
Who is the least successful Grimsby Town Manager?
A couple of short-term appointments as Grimsby manager only achieved a 20% win record for Graham Rodger (20 games) and Don McEvoy (25 Games).
The longer term Paul Groves who was in charge for 103 games between 2001 and 2004, only won 24 matches when he was in the dugout. (23%). Although in his first season, he kept the club in the Championship. After that, it was mainly downhill and he was sacked in February 2004.
Have any managers been in charge of Grimsby Town more than once?
Paul Hurst has managed Grimsby Town more than once. Hurst's first spell in charge was between 2011 and 2016.
Alan Buckley had three goes in the hot seat, and Graham Rodger and Russell Slade were managers on two separate occasions. Caretaker managers Dave Moore and John Cockerill also took charge of Grimsby twice.
Sources
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. News Sections update by Jake Ashton, our betting news manager. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick.
Sources of information range from the Official Grimsby Town FC Website and Grimsby Fans Forums.
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