DEMENTIA BLOW FOR FORMER BLUNDELL PARK PLAYER-MANAGER MICK LYONS

                                                        

Mick Lyons - Mariners boss from 1985 to 1987

THE family of former Grimsby Town manager Mick Lyons (70) have revealed that he is suffering from dementia.

Now living in Australia, Mick Lyons made his football reputation as a fearless central defender for Everton and England.

It was in 1985 that he took over the reins at Blundell Park - initially as player-manager - after Dave Booth quit football management to become a property developer in Tenerife.

But his spell in charge of the Mariners was not a success and he left after two seasons.

He remained in football and subsequently had management spells with clubs in Canada, Brunei and Australia.

Like all in football, Mariners fans will be wishing Mick and his family well as he comes to terms with his condition.