Mariners pounce for Tiger

By Graeme Bailey  

Mariners pounce for Tiger

Grimsby Town have signed Justin Whittle from Hull City.

The defender has agreed a one-year deal at Blundell Park and links up with new manager Russell Slade (pictured).

Whittle had been with Hull for six years after moving from Stoke and he went on to make over 200 appearances for The Tigers.

"I knew Russell wanted me and I was attracted by the chance of first team football," Whittle told the club's site.

Meanwhile, Grimsby are in talks to sign former Wycombe ace Michael Simpson and former Sunderland defender Simon Ramsden.