In a club statement, external-link Grimsby said it was "with great sadness and disappointment" that with Fenty agreeing to sell his shares, Holloway had decided that "he does not want to remain at the club without progressing with the people that he came here to work with". Fenty says Holloway has committed to the club both professionally and personally, with the experienced manager agreeing to move to the area and even become a shareholder in the club.

The interview continued for another four hours, Ian wanted to know even more about the club, its workings and much more. The Mariners have not won a game in more than three months - a run of 15 games - and have slipped to 21st in League Two, six points above bottom side Stevenage. His time at the club has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with last season's League Two campaign curtailed while this season has largely been played out behind closed doors.

The board and Ollie had a joint vision, first to improve the league position, secondly to deliver top class training facilities and finally by relocation to a new community stadium. We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below.

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