As we continue the countdown to Saturday's curtain raiser at Grimsby Town we today take a look at Sky Sports opinion as to how the two teams will fare in the coming season according to their man in the know Rob Parrish:-  

Grimsby Town

Manager: Alan Buckley

Position last season: 16th
In: Robbie Stockdale (Tranmere, free), Matt Heywood (Brentford, free), Richard Hope (Wrexham, free), Chris Llewellyn (Wrexham, free)


Out: Ciaran Toner (Rochdale, free)
Key man: Martin Butler

Chances: A difficult pre-season campaign has left Mariners fans concerned, but they should have ample quality to steer clear of relegation danger.

Rochdale
Manager: Keith Hill
Position last season: 5th
In: Ciaran Toner (Grismby, free), Clark Keltie (Darlington, free), Scott Wiseman (Darlington, free)
Out: David Perkins (Colchester, undisclosed), John Doolan, Gary Brown, Matty Hughes (Celtic, undisclosed)

Key man: Chris Dagnall

Chances: Almost got out of the basement division after 34 years via the play-offs last season, but the departure of the influential Perkins may effect their hopes of a repeat performance.