Overview

• Grimsby announced their lineup with a video mimicking Ruben Amorim’s tactics-board pose, posted ahead of their match against Bristol Rovers.
• The clip surpassed 3 million views within two hours on X, amplifying the club’s playful dig at Manchester United.
• The social push followed Grimsby’s Carabao Cup win on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with the fourth-tier side having led 2-0 before United’s late equalizers.
• Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren scored for Grimsby, while Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire pulled United level before the shootout.
• Fans and local businesses joined the banter, with memes recasting Amorim’s board as children’s games and a chip shop joking that “Manchester United” comes battered on its menu.