Widdowson hopes for Mariners return

Joe Widdowson is hoping to be back at Grimsby next season once he has resolved his future with West Ham.The 20-year-old defender enjoyed a fruitful loan spell with the Mariners at the end of the season, making 20 appearances as they successfully managed to avoid relegation.And with Widdowson accepting his time at Upton Park is over, he is keen to get a move to Lincolnshire sorted as soon as possible."I'm going to go back there next week but I don't think I'll be there next season," he told Grimsby's official website. "I want to go out and be playing first-team games so hopefully I'll be back here next season which will be great."The gaffer spoke to me and said he's quite keen for me to stay and I'm very keen so hopefully I'll be back."I've had a great time here. I've loved it."

Source: Eurosport