Manchester United 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	01.09.1896	Gainsborough Trinity	home	W2-0	1	2
2	05.09.1896	Burton Swifts	away	W5-3	1	4
3	07.09.1896	Walsall	home	W2-0	1	6
4	12.09.1896	Lincoln City	home	W3-1	1	8
5	19.09.1896	Grimsby Town	away	L0-2	1	8
6	21.09.1896	Walsall	away	W3-2	1	10
7	26.09.1896	Newcastle United	home	W4-0	1	12
8	03.10.1896	Manchester City	away	D0-0	1	13
9	10.10.1896	Birmingham City	home	D1-1	1	14
10	17.10.1896	Blackpool	away	L2-4	1	14
11	21.10.1896	Gainsborough Trinity	away	L0-2	1	14
12	24.10.1896	Burton Wanderers	home	W3-0	1	16
13	07.11.1896	Grimsby Town	home	W4-2	2	18
14	28.11.1896	Birmingham City	away	L0-1	2	18
15	19.12.1896	Notts County	away	L0-3	3	18
16	25.12.1896	Manchester City	home	W2-1	2	20
17	26.12.1896	Blackpool	home	W2-0	2	22
18	28.12.1896	Leicester City	away	L0-1	2	22
19	01.01.1897	Newcastle United	away	L0-2	2	22
20	09.01.1897	Burton Swifts	home	D1-1	3	23
21	06.02.1897	Loughborough	home	W6-0	4	25
22	20.02.1897	Leicester City	home	W2-1	3	27
23	02.03.1897	Darwen	home	W3-1	3	29
24	13.03.1897	Darwen	away	W2-0	3	31
25	20.03.1897	Burton Wanderers	away	W2-1	3	33
26	22.03.1897	Arsenal	home	D1-1	2	34
27	27.03.1897	Notts County	home	D1-1	2	35
28	01.04.1897	Lincoln City	away	W3-1	2	37
29	03.04.1897	Arsenal	away	W2-0	2	39
30	10.04.1897	Loughborough	away	L0-2	2	39

English FA Cup 1896-1897
Date	Round	Opponent	Venue	Result	Info
30.01.1897	r1	Kettering Town	home	W5-1
13.02.1897	r2	Southampton	away	D1-1
17.02.1897	r2r	Southampton	home	W3-1
27.02.1897	r3	Derby County	away	L0-2