‘I’ll keep making my point’

New Grimsby boss will do it his way
By Chris Dunlavy

David Artell has spent much of his 18-month hiatus pondering how to become a better manager.
He’s learned the importance of delegation. Absorbed advice on reflection from Pep Guardiola and on the power of perceptions from Sam Allardyce.
But one thing the new Grimsby Town manager won’t be changing is his energetic touchline demeanour.
Artell’s five years in the dugout at Crewe yielded considerable success but frequent censure from referees, who felt his non-stop gesticulating strayed over the line from enthusiasm to aggression.
The 43-y...

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