Six Mariners shortlisted as fans invited to pick August's top performer
Six Grimsby Town players have been named on the shortlist for the first Hartwell Grimsby Player of the Month award for August, the club has confirmed, with supporters able to cast votes to decide the winner.
The monthly prize, sponsored by Hartwell Grimsby for the 2026/27 season, recognises the most influential member of David Artell’s first-team squad during the opening weeks of the campaign. The shortlist reflects a period in which Town have made a solid start to their League Two season, remaining unbeaten across their early fixtures.
- Christy Pym – Goalkeeper; kept clean sheets in the opening-day 1-0 win over Exeter City and the goalless draw at Walsall, and produced another strong display against Fleetwood Town at Blundell Park.
- Justin Amaluzor – Forward/winger; provided energy and an attacking presence from wide areas, featuring prominently against Blackpool, Exeter, Walsall and Fleetwood.
- Geza David Turi – Defender/midfielder; quickly became an important arrival, contributing defensively and creatively, including an assist for Andy Cook’s goal against Fleetwood and earning Player of the Match recognition in that game.
- Cian Doyle – Midfielder; has been a consistent presence in midfield, contributing to the clean sheet at Walsall and scoring his first goal for the club in the home draw with Fleetwood.
- Maldini Kacurri – Centre-back; another key figure in the defensive unit during August.
- Harvey Rodgers – Defender; part of the backline that helped deliver the club’s early defensive solidity.
The shortlist underlines the balance between defensive solidity and attacking contributions that has characterised Town’s early season form. Goalkeeper Christy Pym is singled out for his role in preserving clean sheets, while the group of defenders and midfielders named reflect a team-first approach that has yielded positive results.
| Player | Position | Notable contribution in August |
|---|---|---|
| Christy Pym | Goalkeeper | Clean sheets vs Exeter and Walsall; solid display v Fleetwood |
| Justin Amaluzor | Forward / Wide | Regular attacking outlet; featured in opening matches |
| Geza David Turi | Defender / Midfield | Assist for Andy Cook; Player of the Match v Fleetwood |
| Cian Doyle | Midfield | Debut goal for the club; helped secure clean sheet at Walsall |
| Maldini Kacurri | Centre-back | Key figure in defensive unit |
| Harvey Rodgers | Defender | Part of the backline during August |
"The shortlist for the first Hartwell Grimsby Player of the Month award has been revealed"
Supporter involvement is central to the award. Fans are encouraged to select the player they believe made the biggest impact in August, offering a direct say in recognising individual contributions during a competitive opening month.
For Grimsby residents and season-ticket holders, the shortlist will be of interest not only as a recognition of individual performances but as a barometer of the squad’s depth under Artell. Several of the names reflect recent signings and players who have had to adapt quickly to the manager’s plans.
Geza David Turi’s rapid integration has been particularly notable: the Hungarian’s blend of defensive work and creativity earned him an assist for Andy Cook’s goal against Fleetwood and a Player of the Match accolade in the same fixture. Meanwhile, Cian Doyle’s first goal for the club came at a key moment in securing a home point, signalling early-season promise in midfield.
At the back, Maldini Kacurri and Harvey Rodgers form part of a defensive structure that has provided the foundation for positive results, while Pym’s early clean sheets underline the value of reliable goalkeeping in tight League Two contests.
The club will publish details of how to vote; the outcome will offer an early-season snapshot of who the supporters feel has made the greatest contribution. For a town that follows its football closely, the award also provides a continuing narrative to follow between now and the next round of fixtures.
