Late defeat highlighted trends in Mariners' displays

TOWN'S RESULTS SLIDE THREATENS TO UNDERMINE ALL THEIR HARD WORK

- By SAM ALLEN

GRIMSBY Town's defeat to Tranmere Rovers highlighted unfortunate trends that have hampered them in this recent winless run in the league.

Defensive inconsistencies and a profligacy in front of goal have proven costly for the Mariners in what has been a frustrating run of games results-wise for David Artell's side.

It is a run that threatens to undermine the good work that has been done so far this season if it drags on much longer in a festive period that will test the squad's resilience.

Artell maintains that performances have been strong despite the negative turn in results, but this only makes it more frustrating for everyone involved, as the general feeling is that they are not getting what they deserve.