Grimsby Town results for the 1896-1897 season

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Republic of Ireland v Switzerland

Robbie Keane and Anthony Pilkington are ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland through injury.

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'We'll ban ugly WAGS' - O'Neill

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill jokes "uglier" wives and girlfriends will not be allowed to visit during Euro 2016.

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West Ham sign Lanzini permanently

West Ham take up their option to sign on-loan midfielder Manuel Lanzini permanently from United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira.

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Why does Johan Cruyff matter?

Never heard of Johan Cruyff? Fear not. Here are five things that the Dutch great has left modern football.

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The man who made Total Football reality

He inspired 'Total Football' and created the 'Cruyff turn' - and that is why Johan Cruyff will never be forgotten, writes Phil McNulty.

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'Sport must learn from Johnson case'

Football is not to blame for Adam Johnson's crime, but sport must learn from the ex-England winger's case, writes Tom Fordyce.

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Regionals: Juve in for Cavani

All the latest news from Thursday's regional newspapers as Juventus plan to beat Chelsea to Edinson Cavani's signature.

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Reds face anxious wait on duo

Liverpool striker Divock Origi has pulled out of Belgiumâs squad for their game with Portugal due to a thigh injury, with Christian Benteke also doubtful for the friendly.

English Division Two (old) 1896-1897
No	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result	Pos	Pt
1	02.09.1896	Loughborough	away	W4-1	2	2
2	05.09.1896	Gainsborough Trinity	home	D1-1	2	3
3	12.09.1896	Burton Wanderers	away	L1-5	4	3
4	19.09.1896	Manchester United	home	W2-0	4	5
5	26.09.1896	Lincoln City	home	W3-1	4	7
6	01.10.1896	Notts County	away	W3-1	2	9
7	03.10.1896	Gainsborough Trinity	away	D1-1	3	10
8	10.10.1896	Newcastle United	away	L0-3	3	10
9	17.10.1896	Loughborough	home	W8-1	3	12
10	24.10.1896	Manchester City	home	W3-1	3	14
11	31.10.1896	Birmingham City	away	W1-0	2	16
12	07.11.1896	Manchester United	away	L2-4	3	16
13	21.11.1896	Notts County	home	W3-1	3	18
14	28.11.1896	Arsenal	away	L2-4	3	18
15	05.12.1896	Leicester City	away	L2-4	3	18
16	12.12.1896	Birmingham City	home	W2-1	2	20
17	19.12.1896	Manchester City	away	L1-3	2	20
18	26.12.1896	Newcastle United	home	W3-2	3	22
19	01.01.1897	Blackpool	away	L0-1	3	22
20	02.01.1897	Burton Wanderers	home	W3-0	2	24
21	09.01.1897	Lincoln City	away	W3-0	2	26
22	16.01.1897	Burton Swifts	away	D0-0	2	27
23	23.01.1897	Leicester City	home	W4-1	2	29
24	20.02.1897	Blackpool	home	D2-2	2	30
25	27.02.1897	Walsall	away	W1-0	2	32
26	06.03.1897	Darwen	home	W4-2	2	34
27	13.03.1897	Walsall	home	L0-1	2	34
28	20.03.1897	Darwen	away	L1-3	2	34
29	03.04.1897	Burton Swifts	home	W3-0	3	36
30	08.04.1897	Arsenal	home	W3-1	3	38

English FA Cup 1896-1897
Date	Round	Opponent	Venue	Result	Info
30.01.1897	r1	Bolton Wanderers	home	D0-0
08.02.1897	r1r	Bolton Wanderers	away	D3-3	aet
11.02.1897	r1r2	Bolton Wanderers	neutral	L2-3