By John Lyons

TAKE THAT: Cleethorpes Town keeper Tom Jackson punches clear
PICTURE: Hayden Newbegin

DETERMINED Dave Smith has had a busier summer than he expected but is optimistic his new signings can help Cleethorpes Town get over the line in the coming campaign.
The Owls finished third in the NPL East last term, but then saw their promotion hopes go up in smoke in the play-offs as visitors Stockton Town triumphed 2-1 at The Linden Club in the semi-finals.
That was a bitter pill for Smith and his troops to swallow, but now they’re eager to go again. With 14 players retained, there wi...