Local fishing businesses back Mariners’ warm-up tops

The Club are pleased that our iconic haddock-themed warm-up tops have been sponsored by Grimsby Fish Market and Mariner Foods Trading Ltd for the 2025-26 season.

This exciting joint venture between two proud Grimsby-based businesses sees Grimsby Fish Market feature on the front of the tops, with Mariner Foods Trading Ltd displayed on the back. The partnership was revealed ahead of our Sky Bet League Two opener against Crawley Town at Blundell Park.

The eye-catching range boasts a haddock-inspired design, celebrating the town’s most famous export and paying tribute to Grimsby’s proud fishing heritage.

Grimsby Fish Market are the town’s leading supplier of trade and wholesale fish for Food Processors, Fish Merchants, Caterers and more. On becoming the front of top sponsor, Martin Boyers, Chief Executive of Grimsby Fish Market said,

We are incredibly proud to see our name on the front of the club’s warm-up tops this season. The design is a real celebration of Grimsby’s fishing heritage, and it feels like the perfect fit for us. We’re passionate about promoting the town’s fishing industry and this partnership with the Mariners is a great way to do just that.”

Mariner Foods Trading Ltd, a local retailer specialising in the sale of locally caught fish will see their logo on the back of the warm-up tops for the coming season. Matt Cheeseman, Head of Trading at Mariner Food Trading Ltd said,

“This is an exciting joint venture for us, and we’re delighted our logo will be seen on the warm-up tops throughout the season. We saw this as a perfect opportunity to align our brand with the Mariners and their unique haddock-inspired design.”

Club Chief Executive, Polly Bancroft added,

“It’s fantastic to see two of Grimsby’s most recognisable fishing brands coming together to support the Club. The haddock-inspired design has already proved a hit with our supporters and these sponsors are a perfect fit to showcase the town’s heritage. We’re grateful for their backing and look forward to working with them throughout the season.”

The Club thanks both Grimsby Fish Market and Mariner Foods Trading Ltd for their support and looks forward to seeing the warm-up tops worn with pride throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

For information about commercial partnerships at the Club, visit gtfccommercial.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01472 605050 extension 8010.

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