This is a touching story.
Thanks @TommyCoyle89 @ConSweeney03 for allowing us to share it.
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Matt Dean
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Matt Dean
@mattdeanbbc
BBC | Senior Journalist | Sport
East Yorks & Lincs
Joined June 2009
- Rest assured I will maintain my dignity, integrity and continue to try and hold those to account who need to be. Thanks for the messages of support.
- “We got a note from the FA yesterday saying we had to pay for the VAR….that’s the best ten grand we’ve spent!” 🤣 Grimsby Town chair @jstockwood on @RadioHumberside after their historic win at Southampton. #FACup #BBCFootball #gtfc
00:00 - They’re on their way! ✈️ 🇮🇸 A group of 31 Icelanders are flying over especially to see Jason Daði Svanþórsson play for #gtfc this weekend! I’d say that deserves a Mariners style welcome! Hopefully hear from them on @RadioHumberside
- For those who’ve been asking… I’ve not been around recently after losing my Dad. It’s been the hardest time of my life but memories give me strength along with the kindness of those who’ve been in touch x
- 2️⃣5️⃣ years of service ✅ A proud moment for me. Huge thanks to all my colleagues, past and present, and most importantly you for listening and watching along the way ❤️
- Pitch invasion stops play at Glanford Park as fans protest against Scunthorpe United owner Peter Swann. #BBCFootball #iron #uti
- Exclusive: #gtfc players have agreed to take a pay cut of up to 25% to help secure the future of the club. I’m told that full pay will eventually be restored once fans are back watching games at Blundell Park.
- Non-league days at #gtfc I’ve presented many radio shows @RadioHumberside from the Blundell Park press box looking out over a sparsely populated Blundell Park. Not now.
- Promotion Final Chills! ⚫️⚪️ Crafted away at this for tomorrow featuring @JohnTondeur @jstockwood @shaunpearson5 Paul Hurst and @bbcburnsy 🎧 A headphones moment! #gtfc #utm
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