By Chris O'Brien
July 12 2002

Transfer prospect, Gary Croft is now sponsoring his former club, Gary Croft. The wing-back, played almost 150 games for The Mariners before he made his big money move to Blackburn Rovers. Ipswich Town wing back, Gary Croft who is currently in talks with a move to Ninian Park is sponsoring Grimsby Town youth team. Crofty kicked off his career with the Mariners.

Gary Croft made nearly 150 appearances for Grimsby and was a big favourite with the fans. He left the club aged only 22, in a £1million deal joining Blackburn Rovers.

Croft owns a company called 'Highcliff Property Management Ltd", and this company will sponsor the Grimsby Youth Side. The sponsorship deal will be vital for the Mariners as they are in huge financial worry.

In addition to the sponsorship deal, Gary will present the "Youth Team Player of the Year Award" at the end of the season.

Croft was with Cardiff on loan towards the end of last season, and is currently in discussions with Lennie Lawrence in a deal which will bring him to the club permanently.