"Artell has spent recent summers scouting in the Faroe Islands and eating sea urchins with the owners and tried to sign a player from the Czech league this year. The tone is set at the top by the owners, Andrew Pettit and Jason Stockwood. There is data aplenty at Blundell Park, giving Grimsby an identity and bringing stability, a word sometimes forgotten in the fourth tier."
"I appreciate that's big dreams, Artell says of the desire to emulate Premier League clubs. I'm in division four of England, let's not get carried away, but at the same time we're unbeaten this season, we're doing a lot of things right, there's a long way to go. We've put some real good foundations in place for the rest of the season."
"The people are salt of the earth, it's fairly cheap in terms of houses to live in, one of the cheapest places in the country, you're going to get well coached, you're going to get treated properly, you know we're ambitious, we're progressive, you're going to leave a better player whether that's in one year, three years or five years, whatever the number is."
David Artell leads Grimsby Town with a data-driven recruitment model focused on low-cost, high-value signings from diverse markets. Owners Andrew Pettit and Jason Stockwood prioritize analytics and long-term strategy, creating identity and stability at Blundell Park. Recruitment staff scout unconventional leagues, from the Faroe Islands to the Czech Republic and Truro, to find affordable talent. The squad began the season unbeaten and benefits from clear foundations, ambitious but pragmatic goals, and a coherent sales pitch highlighting affordable living, strong coaching, and player development. The club targets promotion to the third tier for the first time since 2003-04.
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