Grice gets his chance at last!

By Andrew Simpson

WHEN Leek Town hosted South Shields in an FA Cup tie in front of the television cameras last season, Tim Grice was a conflicted spectator.
Recovering after surgery to repair a back injury, the Blues’ record scorer watched on from the sidelines while his teammates recorded a famous win to knock out their esteemed guests.
“Everything,” Grice said, describing his emotions that after noon.
“I was excited, of course, to see the lads do well. And yet I struggled too because I didn’t feel part of it.”
The 35-year-old will have only fond memories of his return to playing in the c...

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