An indifferent start to the season has left Grimsby forward Greg Pearson under no illusion that his teammates are under pressure.
Third favourites pre-season, the Mariners racked up their first win with a resounding 4-1 demolition of faltering Mansfield after racking up only two strikes in their previous four games. They have drawn both their previous away games, at Southport and Wrexham, with Pearson warning that the plaudits received from their Stags hammering would disappear if they failed to beat the Bulls at Edgar Street on Saturday:
"I genuinely always felt that the win was always round the corner and we were pleased to get it on Monday. The first win will put everyone a bit more at ease and I'm sure the fans will be pleased with it.
"The buzz around the place will become a lot more positive now, which can only be a good thing for the players. It was great to get that first win under our belts. Hopefully we can really kick on from now and I don't see why not.
"After three or four games of the season, we were having to answer questions of ourselves that I believe we genuinely shouldn't have had to. It was too early in my opinion, but we know those questions will come again if we don't win or get a positive result at Hereford on Saturday."
Grimsby bosses Rob Scott and Paul Hurst want to extend the loan deal of defender Nathan Pond after he impressed during his opening month from Fleetwood. The 27 year old has played every game so far for the Mariners, and is available for an extended loan or permanent deal.