It’s still very early days when assessing Grimsby Town’s realistic hopes for the season ahead. Likewise, it’s too soon to make fair, considered judgements on the players added this summer and their suitability in improving David Artell’s squad. A couple of new arrivals have stood out already, however, with former Swindon Town midfielder George McEachran in particular looking like a very classy operator in the Mariners’ engine room during the opening two games against Fleetwood Town and Bradford City in league and cup respectively.
Approaching his 24th birthday, McEachran, whose older brother Josh plays for Championship side Oxford United, arrived at Blundell Park in the close season, penning a two-year deal following his release from the Robins after a 16-month stay at the County Ground.
| George McEachran’s career path to date, as per Transfermarkt | |
|---|---|
| Season(s) | Club |
| 2018–2022 | Chelsea Under-23’s |
| 2019/20 | SC Cambuur (Netherlands) (loan) |
| 2020/21 | MVV Maastricht (Netherlands) (loan) |
| 2023–2024 | Swindon Town (permanent) |
| 2024 – | Grimsby Town (permanent) |
Like his brother, the diminutive play-maker came through the youth ranks at Premier League club Chelsea. Despite not making a senior appearance for the Blues, McEachran did make the bench on occasion, while being a regular performer for the Under-18’s, 19’s, 21’s, and 23’s at Stamford Bridge, regularly partaking in UEFA age group tournaments.
