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Radio academy award winning broadcaster!! Grimsby Town fan and commentator. Springsteen nut.

Grimsby, England

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John Tondeur

3 months

So tonight is my 40th anniversary of covering #gtfc . And it’s also a chance to say that I’ll be stepping down from commentating onThe Mariners at the end of the season. I’m certainly going to miss it but I feel the time is right to call it a day.

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John Tondeur

3 years

For those asking these are my words at the final whistle when #gtfc were relegated

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1 year

This wasn’t failure. It was the end of a brilliant success. #gtfc

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2 years

Tomorrow sees me starting my 40th season covering #gtfc . I’m always aware of what an honour and privilege it is to be able to share my view of the game with fans who are unable to be at the match. UTM!

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✍🏻📻We're thrilled to let you know we've secured a new three-year commentary deal with Grimsby Town to bring you every kick from this season ❤️⚽️ @officialgtfc #GTFC #Grimsby More here 👉🏼

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2 years

Seriously thanks to everyone on and off the pitch who has made covering #gtfc a real pleasure again. And a massive well done to this brilliant group of players.

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3 years

Tonight has been difficult for me both personal and professionally. Commentating in front of a tv with no sound is a joke and should only be done in an emergency. Thanks for all those who sent support or good wishes. I should have been there. Up The Mariners. #gtfc

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3 years

Can confirm that barring any last minute hitches, Shaun Pearson is to return to #gtfc .

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2 years

Before the game today @btsportfootball put up a caption on the screen in the press room obviously testing the graphics or something. I took a photo just in case. It was the exact minute @jmaguiredrew scored the winner for #gtfc

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Well we celebrate #gtfc staying up and that’s right but let’s remember we’re not celebrating success. We’re celebrating avoiding failure. We need to be better.

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3 months

A lovely surprise from Robbie Stockdale on my arrival to @TheGillsFC #gtfc

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1 year

⁦This is @bbcburnsy ⁩ final moments on his show. So much love from listeners and colleagues

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1 year

Too often I’ve seen England go out of major tournaments with a whimper but this team went out fighting and can hold their head high. Feel so sorry for Kane who’s been outstanding. Referee very poor.

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4 years

Sadly Sir Alan Buckley has decided to step away from #gtfc commentary duties this season. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with him over the years. His reading of a game is always spot on and we’ve had some great times. Thanks a lot Alan. You’ll be a hard act to follow!

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2 years

Well probably the most exciting game I’ve ever commentated on and certainly the first time I’ve been punched while commentating! #gtfc

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2 years

#gtfc

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2 years

A lesson to everyone. Never, never give up! #gtfc

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7 years

#gtfc may replace @Dizza20 and @shaunpearson5 as players but not as people. Two of the best ever in my time covering the club.

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3 years

Hope @jay_matete isn’t beating himself up about getting sent off. His passion, enthusiasm and skill have been really impressive and I know all #gtfc fans would love to have him back.

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1 year

Let me remind you this team has just lost 5-0 #gtfc

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1 month

Haven’t really been emotional about my last game until I saw this. Thanks very much! #gtfc

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Phillip Norton

1 month

A moment at Crawley where @officialgtfc fans say thank you to @JohnTondeur , retiring today after 40 years of commentary on Grimsby Town for @RadioHumberside @HumbersideSport 👏🏼 #gtfc #TheresOnlyOneJohnTondeur

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8 months

Well I think we thought this anyway but today more than any day I think I speak for all #gtfc fans when I say Thank God for @jstockwood and Andrew.

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1 year

What a massive shame the FA bowed to the big boys and allowed the fifth round to midweek. Will vastly affect the number of fans able to go to Southampton #gtfc

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2 years

A complete surprise and a humbling moment. Thanks to @DebbieCGF @jstockwood and Andrew. As well as the fans for their fantastic reception #gtfc

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2 years

4️⃣0️⃣ Our @officialgtfc commentator @JohnTondeur was given a surprise presentation ahead of today’s game to mark his 40th season as the ‘Voice of the Mariners’. ➡️ @jstockwood & Andrew Pettit joined “JT” on the pitch at Blundell Park. #gtfc | #BBCFootball | @RadioHumberside

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7 months

Sad to see Paul Hurst leave. He’s been a great manager for us and given us some great days. Good luck to him and Chris and thanks. #gtfc

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3 years

A game #gtfc should have won - but things like that happen . Criticism and abuse of individuals serves no purpose and can only be counter- productive. If we repeat displays like that the great escape is still on . True supporters support when they’re needed - and that is now!

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3 years

. @johnmcatee161 has already scored more goals for #gtfc than he did in 51 appearances for Scunthorpe United.

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What a fantastic player @Gav_Holohan34 has been for #gtfc . So many important goals, most in key games and a player who always gave his all for the club- and a top man as well. Good luck in all you do, Gav!

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Did @FA and @EmiratesFACup have no idea of the mayhem this decision would cause or couldn’t they care less? Either way it shows how out of touch they are with real supporters.

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3 years

Can confirm Paul Hurst is at Blundell Park #gtfc

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1 month

Apparently the chanting and applause from the #gtfc fans in the second half was for me!! Thanks very much!

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2 years

Thanks to @Wrexham_AFC for the quick and efficient way they have handled Saturday’s incident and also for the messages from their many true supporters.

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1 year

These fans #gtfc

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3 months

I’ve been overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages I’ve received. Ex players, colleagues and managers have been in touch as well of course the marvellous #gtfc fans. Thanks to each and everyone of you.

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5 years

The greatest night ever at Anfield @GaryLineker ? Have you forgotten Phil Jevons? #gtfc

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3 years

Can I wish everyone a 2021 full of live music, pubs, theatre and of course three points on a Saturday cheered on by a large crowd #gtfc

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6 years

Paul Groves has asked me to post this which I’m delighted to do. Please retweet so more people can see it. #gtfc

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1 year

Not saying they’re getting desperate but I’ve just been asked to present Match of the Day!

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2 years

WHAT. A. TEAM.!!! #gtfc

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3 months

But the biggest thanks goes to #gtfc fans who’ve been supportive to me throughout the forty years through the few highs and many lows! Thanks a lot. It’s been an adventure!! UTM!!

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2 months

A horrible week for David Artell but I hope he managed a smile at the final whistle. #gtfc

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3 years

Just spoken to the new owners. A real sense of purpose and community and a desire to engage honestly with the fans. #gtfc

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3 years

This has been a week when #gtfc have made positive steps off the field. I feel that Paul Hurst is the man to bring much needed progress on the field - but it won’t be easy!

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3 years

Finally it’s official!! #gtfc

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2 years

Well hopefully the #gtfc fans who wanted Hursty to “Sort it!” after five minutes will agree he probably has.

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3 years

The end of a horrible season for so many reasons. Thanks to @GaryCroft03 and to everyone for their support. Hopefully we will all be back together for a much better season next year. #gtfc

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2 years

Excellent win, well deserved. Superb goals. McAtee, Pearson and Smith both very good but my man of the match @benfox98 whose work rate was exceptional. #gtfc

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6 years

@LloydGriffith Mind you you were when gtfc last appointed one as well.

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1 year

Really enjoyed chairing the #gtfc fans’ forum tonight. Rest of the panel and audience made it easy. It’s a different world these days.

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7 months

I spoke to Paul Hurst briefly as he left the ground and thanked him for everything. He declined to be interviewed #gtfc

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3 years

Great to see how the crowd stuck with the players today even at 3-1 down #gtfc #belief #newera

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1 year

This isn’t handball apparently #gtfc

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6 years

The job @michaeljolley07 has done can’t be underestimated. Took time to get his side right but always stayed positive. Helped by players coming to form when it mattered. #gtfc

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3 years

Not a single Holloway signing in the #gtfc starting line up

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5 years

Well simply magnificent defending by the 10 men of #gtfc who deserved their ovation from both sets of fans. But that late goal was a real sickener

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1 year

Thanks for the memories @johnmcatee161 and good luck in the future. #gtfc

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1 year

#gtfc have offered Sean Scannell a contract until the end of the season which is likely to be signed soon.

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3 years

#gtfc full value for the victory today with a tremendous performance after a poor start. Clifton outstanding and the goal from Matete good enough to win any game.

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2 years

Bryn Morris’s 63rd minute goal yesterday was the earliest #gtfc have scored a league goal this season. The other five have all come in the last 13 minutes.

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1 year

The recent form of #gtfc is not great to say the least. By all means ask questions but insults and abuse are not acceptable. We’ve come a long way in a year. Our club is in the right hands on and off the pitch.

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1 year

Hey @GaryLineker No mention of #gtfc ? Why am I not surprised?

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3 years

Good to be back! #gtfc

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3 years

#gtfc

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3 years

They say the darkest hour is just before the dawn. But it feels pretty dark tonight #gtfc

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1 year

The way my great friend (and many other presenters) has been treated is nothing less than disgraceful. Multi award winning but cast aside by people who don’t know what makes local radio work.

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David Burns

1 year

"And now the end is near..." It's all gone a bit Francis Albert and the final curtain is going to close on my time on The Burnsy Show @RadioHumberside . Lots of love to my producers and colleagues who face a very uncertain and unsettling time. #savebbclocalradio

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2 years

Lovely night with @1Jamesmckeown and @LloydGriffith at Royal Oak. All those who’ve been spreading false rumours should have been there to hear the love Macca has for this club and this town #gtfc

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3 years

All #gtfc players Covid free after tests.

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3 years

Excellent first half from #gtfc against the 12 men of Salford

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6 years

If someone had said we’d finish with 51 points a few weeks ago I think most #gtfc fans would have questioned their sanity

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5 years

5/5 Covering #gtfc has always been a labour of love for me. For the first time since I started doing this I’m questioning whether to continue. Hopefully we can all move forward in a positive way. After all, we’re all Town aren’t we? UTM!

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7 years

I think it’s worth pointing out that @mattdeanradio was asked by #gtfc to host last night’s fans’ forum which makes his treatment at the end even worse.

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2 years

Everything quiet in Millfields!! #gtfc #TransferDeadline

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6 years

Delighted to say that the legend that is @Dizza20 will be joining me for commentary on Saturday for @Official_NCFC v #gtfc

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30 days

Well I’ve had hundreds of messages from people in the last few weeks, but I wasn’t really expecting a call from the BBC Director General!!

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6 years

3 year deal for @1Jamesmckeown which should mean a testimonial at the end. Good deal for all concerned. #gtfc

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2 years

A fully deserved draw for #gtfc who were the better side for long periods in a game spoilt by an atrocious referee.

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3 years

Anyone who doubts what it means to the players should listen to the interview I’ve just done with @1Jamesmckeown . #gtfc

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6 years

Understand #gtfc and @1Jamesmckeown are close to sorting a new deal- which is great news for all concerned.

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2 years

Brilliant game, fantastic atmosphere. Both sides were excellent but #gtfc deserved to win!

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1 year

My mate, my confidant, my partner in crime. Multi award winning broadcaster who’s been cast aside by the idiots running BBC local radio. We his colleagues and the listeners know his true value

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David Burns

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"Thanks for being the Champion of the little man." "Thank you for keeping me company with your very own wit & wisdom" "My Nanna loves you Burnsy" As always, it's the voice of the audience that matters. Hear mine from 10 on the last-ever Burnsy Show @RadioHumberside

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3 years

Good grief. How awful was that last 5 minutes? But what a great result!! #gtfc

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1 year

Now that #gtfc are officially safe, it means that none of the 53 teams that have been promoted since automatic promotion was introduced in 1987 have been relegated in their first league season.

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John Tondeur

3 months

You won’t be getting rid of me completely. I’ll still pop up now and then with the odd comments, interviews and maybe even a game when they’re desperate! It’s been a really enjoyable time (mostly!). I’d like to thanks players, staff and (most!) managers for their time and help.

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3 years

This from @IanOllie7 sums up the feelings of so many fans and why they are so frustrated. “I genuinely believe in the potential of this club, but we need to do better, beginning at the top.” #gtfc

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3 years

Well I’ve seen some stupid things on a football field but to do that when your team is fighting for their lives is unbelievable #gtfc

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3 years

Well wherever #gtfc end up next season they’ll have the right people to take them forward on and off the pitch.

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4 years

I remember when I used to like this job 😞 #gtfc

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2 years

In the temporary absence of @GaryCroft03 , I’m delighted that the legend that is @Dizza20 will be joining me for commentary for the #gtfc game at home to Halifax

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3 years

The most one sided refereeing display I’ve ever seen #gtfc #EFL

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3 years

@edward_w97 Tell me about it

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3 years

That was a fantastic win against a pretty good Woking side with a brilliant late goal from @Harry_Clifton_

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7 years

#gtfc lose 2 great servants in @Dizza20 & @joshgowling and more importantly 2 fantastic people. Good luck in the future. You'll be missed.

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1 year

I see @SouthamptonFC have banned #gtfc Harry Haddock from their ground. What a miserable fun-spoiling decision! Over to you #gtfc fans!

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5 years

Bradford only looked better side for last ten minutes. #gtfc on top for 80 minutes and deserved 3 points in a performance that gives grounds for optimism

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2 months

David Artell thanks the #gtfc fans for their “love and support” following the death of his father.

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2 years

Perhaps nobody’s told him that to get respect you have to show respect. #gtfc

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Football on TNT Sports

2 years

"Yes, 100%. I don't like them. "They [Grimsby] have been completely disrespectful to us." It's clear what @bromleyfc boss Andy Woodman thinks of The Mariners 👀

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3 months

Hopefully any replies to @jstockwood on here will be measured, thought out and intelligent. Jason and Andrew have already done a lot for this club. That doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be criticism and I’m sure all reasonable observations will be taken on board. #gtfc

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6 years

Slade sacked #gtfc

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Magnificent Mariners!! #gtfc

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4 years

1/2 It’s always been a privilege and an honour to cover #gtfc but I realise that it’s even more so during the next few weeks. Hopefully I can keep everyone informed well enough until fans are allowed back into Blundell Park. It’s going to be strange!

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5 years

Elliot Embleton confirms he is available for the Crystal Palace match as his loan finishes the day after but would be happy to stay longer at #gtfc

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3 years

Magnificent Mariners! #gtfc

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