A Jolley Exciting Tie For Mariners

MANAGER Michael Jolley insists Grimsby Town won’t be heading to the capital just for a big night out when they face Chelsea on Wednesday night.

The Mariners make the trip south for a Carabao Cup third-round tie – and are set to have more than 5,000 fans cheering them on.

While Jolley acknowledges that Grimsby will be massive underdogs against last season’s finalists, he’s adamant the tie is no foregone conclusion.

“We are professional people and prepare properly for every game,” he told The FLP. “We want to try to win, but we are realistic, too. Whatever team Chelsea put out is going to be packed full of quality players, with many internationals.

“They are strong favourites to win, but once the ball is rolling anything can happen. If they have an off-night and we put in an amazing performance, then who knows?”

Whatever happens, it promises to be a night to remember for the Blundell Park outfit, who have made a steady start in League Two this term.