GRIMSBY TOWN KNOCKOUT DRAW MADE

PICTURE AND REPORT FROM ANN BOULTON

For the second year in succession, Louth will launch the Grimsby Town Knock Out.  Andy Carrington’s side were first out in the 2013 draw and will play Nettleham on Monday, June 3.

This is the 77^th year of the competition and interest continues to grow with a number of new teams expressing an interest in taking part.  For this season, the same eight will contest the trophy, currently held by hosts Grimsby Town who are drawn against Caistor on June 24.

The remaining two first round matches pit Fenner against Cleethorpes on June 10 while Lincolnshire Cavaliers play Messingham on June 17.

The knock out is once again sponsored overall by Great Coates Motors and Grimsby Van Centre.  Sponsorship opportunities for individual matches are still available.

2013 draw              

June 3  Louth v Nettleham

June 10  Fenner v Cleethorpes

June 17  Lincs Cavaliers v Messingham

June 24 Grimsby v Caistor

July 1 First semi-final

July 8  Second semi-final

July 15  Final

Photo shows Steve Boulton (left), who co-ordinates umpires for the competition, and Grimsby Town chairman Kevin Charlton (right) who conducted the draw with club secretary Martin Fowler.