Dave Smith to step down as Commercial Manager at Grimsby Town

Dave Smith to step down as Commercial Manager at Grimsby Town

Dave Smith is to step down from his position as Commercial Manager at Grimsby Town Football Club, deciding to focus more time on his family after a lifetime in football, and over 20 years’ service for the Club.

Dave’s footballing career started at Coventry City and before he arrived at Grimsby Town he’d played for AFC Bournemouth, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.

He later had a short spell at Swansea City before retiring as a player. Dave racked up over 400 league appearances in total, including 112 for Grimsby Town as well as 10 Under 21 caps for England.

After retiring at Swansea, Dave returned to the Club as Commercial Assistant in December 2003 and then later became the Club’s Commercial Manager.

Dave said “It has been an honour and a privilege for me to play and work at Grimsby Town. Football has been my life. It’s not easy stepping back, but we now have more support for the commercial activities at the Club meaning I can step back at exactly the time when my family, particularly my elderly parents, need me more”.

Chief Executive, Debbie Cook said “I think you’ll struggle to find a nicer chap than Dave. We’ll miss him at the Club and I’m sure he’ll pop back regularly. Everybody at the football club is grateful for his years’ of dedicated service and wishes him and his family all the very best”.

An interview with Dave about his 24-year association with Grimsby Town will be available on Mariners TV in the coming days.

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