Lennie to pick up Coyne for free?

The financial worries affecting Grimsby are well known and it would seem the board will allow Coyne to leave for free if it means him being taken off the wage bill in the very near future. Coyne was given a new contract by Lennie when he was in charge at Blundell Park but now it seems City could double his wages, according to the paper, if he comes to Ninian Park on a free transfer.

The paper uses the following quotes from Lennie

"Talks are at an early stage and are ongoing.

"All I can say is Grimsby Town put him on the transfer list. A year ago he would have been worth a lot of money, but not in today's market.

"He is the biggest wage earner at Grimsby for certain and they need to trim their wage bill.

"I have Neil Alexander as number one and other people here will start the season as his understudy.

"But if Danny Coyne comes in there will be two number one keepers. Neil Alexander did well enough at the end of last season to start and if Danny comes it will still be on that basis.

"But he would give Neil Alexander serious competition because he's an exceptional keeper and would help the squad overall."

Grimsby boss Paul Groves confirmed that he had spoken to Lennie but there was nothing imminent.

Watch this space.