FORMER Grimsby Town left-back Joe Widdowson knows exactly what to expect when his Northampton team visit Blundell Park this weekend.
Widdowson played 58 times for the Mariners after leaving West Ham United in 2009 and is set to feature for the Cobblers in tomorrow's eagerly-anticipated FA Cup Second Round tie.
Town are still the only club he has scored a senior goal for and the 24-year-old told the Northampton Chronicle: "It will be a very tricky game and I know Blundell Park can be a very difficult place to play at but we're going into it after a good little run.
"The Grimsby fans are quite passionate, it's right by the sea and it can make it a bit blustery at times so we need to be aware of that.
"I think the lads will enjoy a proper Cup tie and I'm looking forward to going back there."
He added: "I really enjoyed it there.
"It was my first taste of playing football every week and going from London to live in Grimsby was a bit of a culture shock.
"It was a bit different but I really liked it. I thought I did well for the club and I'm looking forward to playing there again, it's the first time I've been back."
