Bees v Mariners!!!

This Saturday, the Bees entertain League Two strugglers, Grimsby Town, who are currently 22^nd in the table with just 11 points from 16 matches. However, Barnet have never as much as won a single point against the Mariners in four previous meetings between the two clubs. In fact they have not yet scored a single goal!!! Let's hope that tomorrow's game changes that poor record.

Grimsby are managed by Alan Buckley who is in his third spell as manager at the club. He took over at Blundell Park last November, shortly before Grimsby's 1-0 win at Underhill. The mariners have gone eight league matches without a win but shocked League One pacesetters Carlisle United, on Tuesday, by knocking them out of the FA Cup with a Danny North goal the only goal of the match.

Grimsby have a number of injury problems. Martin Butler, Paul Bolland and Justin whittle will all miss the trip to Barnet as well as Danny Boshell, who is suspended. Goalkeeper, Phil Barnes is doubtful and Gary Montgomery stands by after an outstanding performance in midweek against Carlisle. However, striker Isaiah Rankin could be back after illness, while manager, Alan Buckley must decide whether or not to give new loan signings, Sam Hird and Robert Atkinson their first starts for Grimsby.

For Barnet, Josh Wright is expected to return to the side after missing last Saturday's match at Shrewsbury, while Ashley Carew returns after suspension. Sagi Burton is doubtful, so Joe O'Cearuill stands by. O'Cearuill returns after international duty with the Republic Of Ireland under 21 side, where he played against Montenegro and Bulgaria.

The Grimsby Town squad:

In goal there are Gary Montgomery, a summer signing from Rotherham United and former Blackpool keeper, Philip Barnes, who moved to Grimsby a year ago from Sheffield United.

In defence are;

Jamie Clarke, a summer signing from Boston United.

Ryan Bennett, a product of the youth system

Nick Fenton, an experienced former Notts County and Doncaster player.

Tom Newey, who joined from Leyton Orient two years ago and is a player who has attracted a lot of attention from other clubs.

James Hunt, a former Bristol Rovers defender

Nick Hegarty, a product of the youth system.

Sam Hird, who has just arrived at Blundell Park on a month's loan from Doncaster Rovers.

Robert Atkinson, who is on loan until 2^nd January from Barnsley.

Justin Whittle, former Stoke and Hull City player

In midfield are;

Paul Bolland, a very experienced player, signed two years ago from Notts County.

Peter Till, signed last summer from Leyton Orient.

Ciaran Toner, signed from Lincoln City, two years ago

Danny Boshell, signed from Stockport County in 2006

Gary Jones, a former Nottm. Forest and Tranmere Rovers player, who scored 15 goals in the 2005-06 season, including a hat trick against Barnet.

Up front are;

Danny North, a 19 year old product of the youth system, who scored a hat trick against Barnet last April.

Martin Butler, a very experienced striker, on loan from Walsall. Butler has played for reading, Cambridge United and Rotherham as well as two spells at Walsall and has scored 59 goals in 372 league matches in his career so far.

Nathan Jarman signed from Barnsley in the summer.

Andy Taylor, 19 year old product of the youth system.

Isaiah Rankin, a much travelled former Brentford striker.