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Current Grimsby Town Manager
Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
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David Artell | 27 Nov, 2023 | 16 Jun, 2025 | 567 |
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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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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 |
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David Artell | 27 Nov, 2023 | 16 Jun, 2025 | 567 | |
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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