ROB McElhenney has praised "class" Grimsby Town after their shock FA Cup Fifth Round win. 

The Mariners won stunned Premier League side Southampton with a 2-1 win on the south coast on Wednesday night to book their place in the last 16 of the competition. This is despite being placed 88th in the football pyramid and 64 places behind Southampton.

Despite Grimsby beating Wrexham AFC to reach the National League play-off final last season in heartbreaking fashion - Rob once again proved his class. 

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There are obviously no hard feelings among Wrexham's star owners, with Rob tweeting to Grimsby Town saying: "Congrats @officialgtfc!!!! Class team, class ownership and class supporters. Go win the whole thing."

Grimsby Town FC responded by saying: "Cheers, Rob!". 

Grimsby fans praised Rob for his gesture, with one describing it as a "classy comment" and another saying it's "wonderful".