Gilliead has Mariners’ number to earn point

By Steve Wilson

BRADFORD CITY 1
Gilliead 89
GRIMSBY TOWN 1

Rose 43

Mark Hughes hailed Alex Gilliead’s “versatility” after the halftime substitute secured Bradford a draw against Grimsby.
Gilliead, making his first appearance in almost a month after recovering from a thigh injury, blasted in an 89thminute equaliser with the hosts’ only shot on target.
His spectacular strike cancelled out Danny Rose’s firsthalf opener for the Mariners and also denied Grimsby a first win over the Bantams since 1998 – arun that now encompasses 19 contests.
Gilliead only scored once last season – also agains...

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