Grimsby Town appoint Bennett as recruitment lead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 15:00 · Archive

Grimsby Town have appointed former defender Ryan Bennett as player recruitment lead.

Grimsby Town have appointed former Norwich and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ryan Bennett as their player recruitment lead. The role was previously held by Alex Hughes, son of former Wales international Mark, who died aged 38 in June from sudden adult death syndrome.

Bennett, 36, began his career at Grimsby and became the club's youngest ever captain when appointed aged just 17 in 2007. He made over 100 appearances for the club before playing for several other teams including Peterborough, Leicester City and Swansea City. He retired from playing in 2024 after his final spell with Cambridge United.

Since retiring, Bennett has worked as a scout for Luton Town and Brentford FC. Chief executive Polly Bancroft said his appointment was 'an important step for the Club as we continue to build for the future'. She added that Bennett brings 'a valuable understanding of football at every level' having progressed through the club's youth system and enjoyed a successful playing career.

Grimsby Town appoint Bennett as recruitment lead — Image: GrimsbyLive

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Appointment of Ryan Bennett as Grimsby Town recruitment lead an 'important step for the club'Bennett was a key figure in the Mariners' 2008/09 campaign before playing for a number of clubs including Peterborough United, Norwich City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, Swansea City and Cambridge UnitedGrimsbyLive · 5 Nov, 14:41
Grimsby appoint Bennett as recruitment leadGrimsby Town appoint former Norwich and Wolves defender Ryan Bennett as their player recruitment lead after the death of Alex Hughes.BBC Lincolnshire · 4 Nov, 16:28

In this story: Grimsby Town · Ryan Bennett · Alex Hughes · Norwich City · Wolverhampton Wanderers · Brentford FC · Luton Town

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