Club Statement: Tom Claisse
First Team Management Update
Grimsby Borough have today mutually agreed to part ways with Manager Tom Claisse.
On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to thank Tom for his hard work during his time with Borough, both on and off the pitch, and the part he has played in helping us continue to move the club forward.
Tom leaves the club an incredibly popular figure and we wish him well for the future.
Chairman Jason Flint:
“Following the decision for Grimsby Borough FC to part ways with First Team Manager Tom Claisse, I wanted to personally place on record my thanks to Tom for everything he has given to the football club.
Tom came into the role midway through last season at an incredibly important time for the club. We faced a real challenge to retain our Northern Premier League status, and Tom played a pivotal role in ensuring we achieved that.
From the moment he stepped into the position, Tom brought hard work, organisation and professionalism. He gave everything to the role and had a genuinely positive impact on the culture around the First Team and the wider club.
Decisions like this are never easy, particularly when they involve someone you have a great deal of respect for both professionally and personally. Tom is someone I consider a good friend, and that makes this a particularly difficult statement for me to write.
Football can be a tough, unforgiving and relentless environment, and sometimes difficult decisions have to be made with the club’s longer-term direction in mind. However, that should never take away from what Tom achieved during his time as First Team Manager or the contribution he has made to Grimsby Borough.
On behalf of myself, The Board and everyone at the club, I want to sincerely thank Tom for his commitment, loyalty and the huge amount of time and effort he has put into the role.
Tom leaves with my respect, my gratitude and my friendship. I have no doubt that his work ethic, professionalism and knowledge of the game will serve him well in whatever comes next.
Thank you, Tom.“