THE Mariners have completed the loan signing of Aldershot striker Michael Rankine - penning an initial one-month deal.

Michael is a big, strong, hard-working forward, who is the nephew of ex-Preston North End midfielder Mark Rankine and the cousin of Tottenham Hotspur winger Danny Rose.

Town fans will remember the player playing for York City, where he was always a handful.  

Previous clubs: Armthorpe Welfare (NC), Barrow, Scunthorpe United, Barrow (on loan), Armthorpe Welfare (NC), Alfreton Town, Rushden and Diamonds, AFC Bournemouth (on loan), York City.

Profile:

Height: 6.3

Weight: 14.02

D.O.B: 15/01/1985

Stay in touch on your mobile at: http://mobile.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/