It was, undeniably, an “old school cup tie” – one which both managers agreed provided “a bit of a throwback”.<\/p>\n
The pitch at Blundell Park was already a quagmire before kick-off between League Two Grimsby Town and Premier League Wolves, and rapidly deteriorated under relentless rainfall on the east coast.<\/p>\n
The ball travelled unpredictably across the sodden surface. Players continued to slide for longer than expected. The pitch markings blurred in the mudbath.<\/p>\n
It would be an understatement to suggest the conditions did not aid either team’s ambitions of playing attractive football.<\/p>\n
But they did produce fascinating scenes reminiscent of a bygone era, encapsulating the essence and charm of the FA Cup’s history.<\/p>\n
There would be no giant-killing here, however. Despite Grimsby’s best efforts to test the visitors’ resolve, top-flight strugglers Wolves squeezed into the fifth round by scoring from their only shot on target.<\/p>\n
“It was a proper traditional old school cup tie,” Grimsby boss David Artell told TNT Sports.<\/p>\n
“It was going to be a fine margins game and that’s how it was – we limited a Premier League team to one attempt on target and it’s gone in.<\/p>\n
“One chance, one goal for them. It showed how well we played in terrible conditions. <\/p>\n
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