After unsuccessful trials with Northampton Town[REF] and Dundee United,[REF] the central midfielder moved to Grimsby Town on a free transfer in the summer of 2004, becoming one of Russell Slade's first new signings of his managerial tenure at Blundell Park.
In June 2010, Pinault chose not to accept terms with Crawley for the 2010-11 season, opting instead to return to his native France by signing with RC Grasse [REF].