Grimsby Town F.C.
Squad
Herbert Chapman1898–1899
Charlie Roberts1903–1904
Jack Reynolds1904–1905- Hughie Gallacher1937–1938
- Allenby Chilton1955–1956
- Jackie Scott1956–1963
Graham Taylor1962–1968- Chris Nicholl1983–1984
Keith Alexander1988–1990- Garry Birtles1989–1991
Dave Beasant1992–1992
Craig Shakespeare1993–1997- Paul Jewell1995–1995
- Neil Webb1996–1996
Jason Batty2000–2001- Zhang Enhua2000–2001
Terry Cooke2002–2002- Terry Cooke2002–2003
Simon Francis2005–2005
Martin Paterson2006–2007
Dave Mulligan2007–2007
Ryan Bennett2007–2010
Shaleum Logan2007–2007
Josh Magennis2009–2009
Ritchie Jones2013–2013- Omar Bogle2015–2017
Danny Collins2016–2019
Dean Henderson2016–2017
Siriki Dembélé2017–2018
Gary McSheffrey2018–2018
John Welsh2018–2019
Simeon Jackson2018–2018
Ludvig Öhman2019–2020- Elliot Grandin2020–2020
Grimsby Town F.C. is a professional football club based in Cleethorpes, England, competing in EFL League Two.
The club was formed in 1878, making it one of the oldest football clubs in England.
Originally named Grimsby Pelham, the club changed its name in 1884 and has undergone several relocations before settling at Blundell Park in 1899.
Biography
Formation
Grimsby Town Football Club was established in 1878 during a meeting at the Wellington Arms public house in Freeman Street, Grimsby. The founding members, including local cricket club members, sought to create a football club to fill the winter months after cricket season. Initially named Grimsby Pelham, the club adopted this name in honor of the Earl of Yarborough, a prominent local landowner. The club's first home was Clee Park, which they occupied until 1889 before moving to Abbey Park, and finally settling at Blundell Park in 1899.
Early Years and League Entry
Grimsby Town began its league journey in 1888 by joining the newly formed 'Combination', but after its collapse, they joined the Football Alliance. In 1892, they finally entered the Football League, marking a significant milestone in their history. The club achieved its first league victory against Northwich Victoria, setting the stage for future successes. The 1901-02 season saw them promoted to the First Division, although they faced relegation shortly after. Over the years, the club fluctuated between divisions, showcasing resilience and determination.
Honours and Achievements
Grimsby Town has a rich history of achievements, including winning the Second Division twice and the Third Division North three times. They also celebrated success in the Fourth Division and the National League, with notable playoff victories in 2016 and 2022. The club's legacy is further highlighted by their triumph in the Football League Trophy in 1998 and numerous local cup victories, including an impressive 39 wins in the Lincolnshire Senior Cup. Grimsby Town remains a significant part of the football landscape in England, with a dedicated fan base and a storied past.
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Career & Clubs
Early years (1878–1918)
Grimsby Town was formed in 1878 after a meeting held at the Wellington Arms public house in Freeman Street, Grimsby. Several attendees included members of the local Worsley Cricket Club who wanted to form a football club to occupy the empty winter evenings after the cricket season had finished. The club was originally called Grimsby Pelham, this being the family name of the Earl of Yarborough, a significant landowner in the area. In 1880 the club purchased land at Clee Park which was to become their ground until 1889 when they relocated to Abbey Park, before moving again in 1899 to their present home, Blundell Park. The original colours were blue and white hoops, which were changed to chocolate brown and blue quartered shirts in 1884. In 1888 the club first played league football, joining the newly formed 'Combination'. The league soon collapsed and the following year the club applied to join the Football League, an application that was refused. Instead the club joined the Football Alliance. In 1890 the club became a limited company and in 1892 finally entered the Football League, when it was expanded to two divisions. The first game was a 2–1 victory over Northwich Victoria.
The 1901–02 season saw promotion to the First Division, having finished as champions; two seasons later they were relegated and within a decade they would be a non-League side again, failing re-election in 1910 and falling to the Midland League. However, they finished…
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- EFL League Two
Legacy
League
Second Division (level 2) Champions: 1898–99, 1933–34 Runners-up: 1928–29 Third Division North / Third Division / Second Division (level 3) Champions: 1925–26, 1955–56, 1979–80 Runners-up: 1951–52, 1961–62 Promoted: 1990–91 Play-off winners: 1998 Fourth Division (level 4) Champions: 1971–72 Runners-up: 1978–79, 1989–90 National League (level 5) Play-off winners: 2016, 2022 Midland League Champions: 1910–11, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1933–34, 1946–47 Cup
Football League Trophy Winners: 1997–98 Runners-up: 2007–08 Football League Group Cup Winners: 1981–82 FA Trophy Runners-up: 2012–13, 2015–16 Lincolnshire Senior Cup Winners (39): 1885–86, 1888–89, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1900–01, 1901–02, 1902–03, 1905–06, 1908–09, 1912–13, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1924–25, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1932–33, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1946–47, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1967–68, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1979–80, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1999–2000, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15
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Identifiers & aliases
Grimsby Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England, that competes in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system.
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