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Nigel Lowther

Nigel Lowther is best known at Blundell Park from his time as soccer writer for the Grimsby Telegraph in the early 90s, but his association with the Mariners dates back almost 50 years.

His earliest GTFC memory is of fans chanting ‘Casey Out’ – referencing the manager Tom – during a game in 1976 when he was 9. Back then, Nigel used to stand with his dad and grandad in the Osmond (before the away fans were even segregated) and, as a teenager, came of age in the Pontoon watching George Kerr’s side win the Third Division title in 1979-80 and reach the Quarter Finals of the League Cup.


After a spell on the local paper’s sports desk in 1989, Nigel became Grimsby Town’s full-time correspondent in 1990, coinciding with Alan Buckley’s side climbing through the leagues.


He spent four years in that role and had the honour of reporting on a number of memorable games. Two highlights were the Exeter game on the final day of the 1990-91 season, where his great friend John Cockerill scored twice to earn promotion to the Second Division, and Jim Dobbin’s 89th minute strike that beat Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United at St James’ Park. During his time at the Telegraph, he was also responsible for a certain inflatable haddock called ‘Harry’.


Nigel left the Telegraph as its deputy editor in 2006 and set up his own public relations company, which continues to go strong today. He was also the proud editor and joint owner of the Cleethorpes Chronicle between 2008 and 2017.


Nigel is a season ticket holder in the Upper Young’s where he sits between retired Grimsby Telegraph Sports Editor Geoff Ford and Mariners Trust vice chair Chris Parker. For decades, he was accompanied by father, Jim. He’s part of the James McKeown Testimonial Committee, tasked with organising a series of events to celebrate the goalkeeper’s 10 years as a Mariner. Follow him on Twitter @nigellowther.

"But there's none to compare with my Grimsby"

One Of Our Own is a collaboration between Grimbarians and GTFC to celebrate and shine a light on the unseen heroes that make the club tick.


Profiles can also be found in the match day programmes of the 21/22 season.


Words are by Jack Johnson (Super Clive Content) for Grimsby Town Football Club. Photography by Dan Clarke.

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