Did Grimsby bring their 1st Team Squad? If so, despite all the substitutions on both sides, it was an encouraging start to the season.
Did Butcher look confident in goal? A clean sheet will also give him confidence.
Grimsby team was made up of youth, reserves and 1st team players who aren't going to get into their side apparently. My thoughts on this:
1) Their youth team is sh*te
2) Their reserves are sh*te
3) The 1st teamers players who can't get in the team are sh*te
I see a pattern forming
A truely shocking team from Grimsby, they want to hope their 1st 11 don't get any injuries because what was on show last night wouldn't have beaten Boston Town.
As for us, we controlled the game from start to finish without getting out of first gear and with a bit more luck in front of goal would of won by a greater margin. A good run out, can't read too much into friendlies anyway as it's more about getting the team fit and prepared for the 14th. To answer your other question Butcher didn't have a lot to do, his first and only save was 2 minutes from time, but when called on he looked assured. He had a couple of minor errors but nothing worth worrying about.
