PAUL Hurst declared last night's performance in the 5-2 victory over Dartford as Grimsby Town's best this season – but now they have to repeat the trick.
The boss was delighted with his side's display as Town ran out convincing winners over Tony Burman's side, who had taken a shock first-half lead.
But the Mariners hit back in style with goals from Paddy McLaughlin, Shaun Pearson, Lenell John-Lewis, Scott Kerr and a fifth late on from Craig Disley.
Even Lee Noble's goal – from a hotly disputed free-kick – could not dampen the mood on a positive night at Blundell Park.
After the game, Hurst declared that Town have now 'set their standard' and insists the challenge is to replicate that showing in as many games as possible.
He said: "Without a doubt, that was our best display of the season. The lads looked confident and they gave me the fast start I wanted.
"We started the game well. Dartford did quite well on the ball as well and took the lead but I'm delighted with the response of our players.
"They've taken a bit of stick from some quarters and there's no getting away from the fact that some of it was warranted, but I keep saying that they're a good group of players and they showed signs last night of how we can play.
"We had lots of attempts at goal and lots of good forward play and we kept the ball about as well as I've seen since joining the football club.
"That's what I've been trying to get across and it all came together last night. On other days it won't – that's football.
"We've set our standard and now the task is to replicate that as many times as possible this season."
He added: "I'm not going to come out and say everything is rosy after a good win, in the same way that I'm not going to say everything is over when things aren't going for us.
"I feel that we've got a good group of players that, if we can get to those levels on a consistent basis, will give us a great chance and it will take a good team to beat us."
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