Transfers & rumours . The closest football club to Grimsby are Scunthorpe United, The Iron are mainly regarded as Town's biggest rival although historically Scunthorpe have played most of their football in divisions below The Mariners. [43][44][45] Despite this being widely reported in the media, with some outlets claiming Kissinger subsequently became a Grimsby fan, in reality Kissinger's Boeing 747 simply stopped off for a two-hour breakfast discussion with Crosland on the issue of Rhodesia at nearby RAF Waddington before flying directly to Nairobi. He was reluctant to promote some promising reserves because of loyalty to the older players (a fault that was to resurface at Liverpool years later) and he finally resigned in January 1954, citing the board's lack of ambition as his main reason. #3. One of the most notable difficulties for the club was in demonstrating how it planned to finance the scheme. 18.12.2020 18:16. Former Leicester City chairman John Elsom also joined the board of directors along with racehorse stable trainer and owner Michael Chapman in December 2002. The 200001 season saw a boardroom change with Doug Everitt taking over from Bill Carr. It has a new Junior Mariners section, works with similar GTFC-friendly organisations like the internet mariners and the PPAG and is run by volunteers of 400+ members and continues to encourage GTFC fans to join and get involved. It took only four weeks for Grimsby to return to the stadium though, this time to face Northampton Town in the Division Two play-off Final. Paul Hurst's side, and their legions of supporters, now know they are just one win away from a trip to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final. Just delighted for the players. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. Generally, this means players that have played 100 or more league matches for the club. [55] Buckley's crop of players consisting of some of the most popular and biggest cult heroes in the club's history; players such as Shaun Cunnington, Keith Alexander, Mark Lever, Dave Gilbert, Steve Livingstone, Paul Futcher, Paul Groves and Clive Mendonca made the club a solid second-tier side (the Second Division became Division One in 1992 upon the creation of the Premier League from the old First Division). [142] Notable Mariners fans include Soccer AM presenter and comedian Lloyd Griffith, American actor and television presenter Adam Richman. Jolley left the club by mutual agreement and was replaced on a temporary basis by assistant manager Anthony Limbrick. MyLocal Lincolnshire is the new home of The Lincolnite. 7 Joe Aribo. And made it was, leaving the away stand at St Mary's rocking as the full-time whistle blew on one of the Mariners' greatest wins. The original colours were blue and white hoops, which were changed to chocolate brown and blue quartered shirts in 1884.[6]. [55] Despite flowing goals from Clive Mendonca, notably good performances from John Oster and newcomer Kingsley Black, Grimsby failed to save themselves. 23 Samuel Edozie. What an effort. [128] They defeated Notts County in the quarter-final of the play-offs, and Wrexham in the semi-final 54. The sudden collapse of ITV Digital had left the club with debts of over 2million, 700,000 of which was owed to the Inland Revenue[76][77] and a further substantial amount to their bankers, Lloyds Bank. "There's a generation of fans who only know us as League Two and non-league strugglers, just a small little club floating around those divisions. Grimsby Town fans celebrate after the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at St. Mary's Stadium (Picture: PA) If there's one thing I know about Grimsby . [5][134] The stadium has had an all-seated capacity of just under 10,000 in recent years, being in and around 27,000 before the stadium was made all seated in 1995. The Mighty Mariner is Grimsby Town's mascot. Everitt dismissed manager Alan Buckley just two games into the season, replacing him with Lennie Lawrence, who earlier in his managerial career had guided both Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough into the top flight. [67] Town won the game 10 thanks to a first half Kevin Donovan goal which gave the club a historic Wembley double and the Mariners promotion back to Division One. Lawrie McMenemy is one of the most famous managers associated with Grimsby since the second world war. In November of this season, manager Dale Houlston inexplicably resigned his position, having played 7 games, winning 6 and drawing just 1. [5] 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. Grimsby Town play in the Vanarama National League, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. From July 1951 to January 1953 they were managed by Bill Shankly. 9. Well, why not Take a look through our gallery below of what happened on and off the pitch as Town headed to dreamland, Grimsby Town fans, players and staff celebrate as the Mariners seal a historic 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's in the FA Cup Fifth-Round to qualify for the Quarter Finals where they will face Brighton & Hove Albion, Tragedy as 'funny and mischievous' Grimsby mum, 38, dies leaving family heartbroken, Kristal Jackson, 38, was described as a 'funny, gentle and witty' person, Police uncover large cannabis factory after raid in Grimsby street, Thug in nine-hour rooftop standoff that cost police 36k threatens to blow up arresting officer, Ryan Tomney hurled tiles from the roof and started fires during the terrifying ordeal, Hit YouTube food reviewer impressed with 'stroke of genius' Cleethorpes chip shop, Rate My Takeaway has over 500,000 subscribers, It Started With a Stitch - The Grimsby shop shortlisted to win national contest, Voting closes on March 8 and young businesswoman Gemma is getting excited, See inside stunning Keelby home with trendy dcor and huge garden, Everything I got from The Company Shop in Grimsby for just under 10, 'I think it's more than possible to do a weekly shop here for around 25, and I'll definitely be trying it in the future', I tried the new caf that cooks everything in an air-fryer to see if it's just a gimmick, Dan Barrett was 'excited and nervous' to get the doors open, Carlisle United vs Grimsby Town LIVE: Build-up, team news, match updates and reaction, Live coverage of the Mariners' away fixture against Carlisle United in League Two, Paul Hurst's Grimsby Town rotation claim as he prepares squad for Carlisle United turnaround, The tough league schedule persists for the Mariners as their FA Cup journey continues, Mum's warning as son's pains and rash lead to 'horrendous' diagnosis, Jessica has spoken out to highlight the situation for other parents and their children, 'I bought fry-up ingredients from Clarkson's farm shop - the bread alone was 6', The cost was more than double that of a supermarket, but the shopper was impressed with one of the items, Date and broadcast details for Grimsby Town's FA Cup quarter-final at Brighton confirmed, The Mariners will play an FA Cup quarter-final for the first time in 84 years when they take on Brighton at the Amex, Scunthorpe man fined 60 by car park near hospital despite not finding a space, Niel Amos was unable to find a space in a 'congested' car park near Hull Royal Infirmary, The transformation of brave 12-year-old girl born with missing top lip, Sophie Austwick's mum, Lucy, has spoken out about the 'overwhelming' journey since finding out Sophie had a cleft lip and palate, Grimsby Town FA Cup heroics mean 'everything to the club, the fans and the town', The Mariners beat Southampton 2-1 in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, Grimsby mum whose son, 29, tragically died of a brain tumour condemns lack of funding, James Clifford Campling died in 2018 after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM) brain tumour. Michael Jolley was appointed as the new manager on 2 March 2018 and twice secured Grimsby's Football League status as well as securing cup runs that culminated in an FA Cup tie away at Crystal Palace and a League Cup tie at Chelsea. McMenemys Bar has been a venue for weddings, funerals and all manner of celebrations for the people of Grimsby and demonstrates how a character from 50 years ago is still lodged in our hearts. Player, 1926-38 427 games, 76 goals. Currently, the Grimsby Town stadium development proposal has satisfied all the conditions that were imposed by planning officials and consent for the project has been granted. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. McMenemy was the Grimsby manager in 1971-73 and after winning the fourth division title he left for Southampton, where he won the FA Cup in 1976, and went on to become the assistant manager in the England set up alongside a former Grimsby Town player, Graham Taylor. [20][21] The Mariners lost the game 50 after goalkeeper George Moulson was injured early in the match. [147], Grimsby Town has popped up in two British films, being mentioned as one of Mike Bassett's former clubs in Mike Bassett: England Manager as well as the film ID. [123][124], On 30 December 2020, Paul Hurst was re-appointed as permanent manager,[125] however he could not prevent the club from being relegated back to the National League following a 32 defeat to Exeter City, after a 5-year stay in the Football League.[126]. List of Grimsby Town F.C. This is a list of notable footballers who have played for Grimsby Town. The Cup offers a chance to revisit the interconnectedness of clubs up and down the football pyramid. "Pound for pound, and class for class, the best football team I have seen in England since the war. Max Crocombe Goalkeeper 13. In one of the club most famous victories, Grimsby held the Premier League team to a 00 draw after 90 minutes taking the game into extra time. players Sutton Coldfield Town F.C. [110] The week before, Grimsby Town beat Forest Green Rovers 31 in the 2016 National League play-off Final at Wembley Stadium, seeing Grimsby promoted back to League Two after a six-year absence from the Football League. VAN METER. [6] Between 1884 and 1910, various kit colours were introduced, with the most common colours being variations of pale blue and chocolate brown, worn with white shorts and black socks. As of the 201213 season, the GTFC Supporters Trust known as the 'Mariners Trust' has taken over responsibility for the operation of most of the bars at the stadium, which hopefully will lead to refurbishment, and new ideas from fans as to how the bars operate. Read about our approach to external linking. Colin Murray Thursday 2 Mar 2023 7:13 pm. Better-known for its fishing industry, fourth-tier minnows Grimsby Town splashed some FA Cup magic by knocking out Premier League Southampton to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 84 years on Wednesday. My earliest memory of the FA Cup is from the 1980 final when West Ham played Arsenal. 2023 BBC. Jerry Smith: professional golfer. . Whether it was the unlikely three-goal lead at half-time, seeing an academy graduate, Edwin Essel, come on for his first taste of these big nights in the 88th minute or the majority of the 7,106 singing hes one of our own to local hero Harry Clifton as he scored, it was one for the ages. Instead the club joined the Football Alliance. The club's record appearance holder is John McDermott, who made 754 appearances between 1987 and 2007, while their leading scorer is Pat Glover, with 180 goals (193039). [1] In the 198384 season the club finished 5th in the Second Division after spending most of the latter part of the campaign in the top three promotion places. Despite not being from Grimsby or England, the Man v. Food presenter said he is a supporter of the club, and was involved in a BBC Radio 5 Live phone-in before the 2013 FA Trophy final between Grimsby and Wrexham. They were just two games away from certain promotion when the season was cut short, as well as reaching the League Cup Final and the Lincolnshire Women's County Cup Final. Irrespective of the money this is a vintage year in the Cup, sitting alongside the day our inflatable mascot, Harry Haddock, made his first appearance at Wimbledon in the fifth round of 1989 or when we last reached the semi final, in 1939, playing Wolverhampton Wanderers. Slade's Assistant Graham Rodger was his replacement but by November he had been dismissed following a poor start to the season, he was replaced by Alan Buckley who arrived back with The Mariners for a third time but could only produce a bottom half finish in League Two. Fourth-tier Grimsby hail 'miracle' FA Cup upset. [136] As of 2020, new plans have been agreed with the council, Grimsby Town FC and The Freemen of Grimsby to build the stadium on recently cleared land off Freeman Street. His decision was down to several boardroom issues, a big loss in form and his unwillingness to work with a consortium looking to buy out John Fenty. In 1890 the club became a limited company and in 1892 finally entered the Football League, when it was expanded to two divisions. He owned a 51% majority stake in the club and had made significant loans to the club to ensure its continued operation. [citation needed] The season was overshadowed by the collapse of ITV Digital putting enormous strain on finances for the club.[75]. Grimsby under Woods struggled and despite winning four and drawing one of their last six games to give them a chance of league survival going into the last game of the season., they were defeated 30 by Burton Albion,[94] and thus were relegated from the Football League for the first time in nearly 100 years. This is especially true when it comes to the FA Cup, where the competition is fierce and the financial reward can be transformative if we dare to dream that another round is possible. [32] Chilton continued as manager at Grimsby Town until April 1959 when he joined Wigan Athletic as manager for one season during 196061. 28 Players/Coaches. Some would say Bill Shankly went on to greater things and those in the know would say Alan. Josh Emmanuel showed his quality on both ends of the pitch in Grimsby Town . Club's all-time leading appearance holder with 755 games in all competitions. [35] Drewry became President of the Football League and Chairman of the Football Association after Grimsby, before he was elected as the 5th President of FIFA. The 25-year-old has quickly become a key player for the Mariners this season after joining late on January deadline day. [120], On 29 December 2019, Ian Holloway joined Grimsby Town as manager, at the same time becoming a share-owner in the club,[121] On 23 December 2020, just under one year later, Holloway left the club abruptly in controversial circumstances by announcing on Twitter that he was to resign with immediate effect. to fan 18 in a game; won 266 games for Indians (1936 to '56). "If we can be a catalyst and help everyone in the town walk a couple of inches taller, like we all will tonight, that's the role we want to play," he said. Visit ESPN to view Grimsby Town squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. Despite this, the club struggled to avoid relegation, only securing their place in Division One on the last day of the season with a win over promoted Fulham. [67] The club were drawn against Southern section champions AFC Bournemouth and in a tight game, an equaliser from substitute Kingsley Black took the game into extra time, and in the 112th minute Grimsby secured the game courtesy of a golden goal from Wayne Burnett. [6], Grimsby Town play their home games at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes. Grimsby's incredible fans, inflatable fish and FA Cup history. Andy Smith Defender (On Loan From Hull City) 31. However, they conceded a penalty with 9 minutes left and Wrexham equalised. The band went on to enjoy four UK number one singles with their tracks Hot. [148], Grimsby is the football club that Sacha Baron Cohen's character Nobby supports in the 2016 action comedy film Grimsby. Players signed to, and have played for Grimsby Town that have had full international caps during their careers. A popular myth has it that in 1976 the local Member of Parliament and then Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland invited the then United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to watch the Mariners play Gillingham. [57], The Mariners began to produce homegrown talent from the club's youth academy, including Jack Lester, John Oster, Gary Croft and Peter Handyside. Historical results. Grimsby Town have been drawn against Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-final. Football has the power to punctuate our lives with a type of communion that is so often absent elsewhere. [115] On 10 April 2017, Marcus Bignot was relieved of his duties from the club. On 1 March 2023, Grimsby Town became the first team in FA Cup history to beat five teams from higher divisions following a 2-1 win at Southampton to advance to the quarter finals. [38], The club stayed in Division Three until relegation in 1977 but were promoted again in 1979. Lloyd Griffith, a comedian born in Grimsby who has been one of Fenty's fiercest critics, was on Thursday morning, "elated, absolutely elated". [87] The season ended with eight straight defeats. Grimsby fans and Harry Haddock celebrate their fourth round win over Luton. Season 2021/2022. Bob Feller. [133] Tall floodlights were purchased second hand from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1958 and installed in 1960 at a cost of 9,000 which was raised by the supporters club, they have illuminated matches ever since when required. Winner of Grimsby's BBC cult heroes poll in 2004. Players. [24], In 1968 Grimsby slipped into the Fourth Division for the first time. The league soon collapsed and the following year the club applied to join the Football League, an application that was refused. It was a mystery why Houlston felt the need to resign, given that he was such a enthusiastic ambassador for women's game, and had done so much to champion the formation of women's football at the club. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I dont remember much about the game itself or even the score but I do remember vividly the sense of injustice when 17-year-old Paul Allen, the then youngest player to appear in a final, was clear through and cynically brought down by Arsenals Willie Young. Read about our approach to external linking. Initial estimates had suggested that the club would be able to move to the new stadium for the start of the 201112 season. Player, 19961997 & 20022003 (42 games, 10 goals), Having started his career with the club, he went on to play International football for, Is currently the only Grimsby player to be named in the. Grimsby Town . The club said it would gain about 250,000 for the famous win, with the proceeds promised to go into next season's playing budget. Financially it is massive for a lower-division club because a win would be the equivalent of between 10% and 20% of the annual player budget and the next round could be as much as 50%. Inflatable fish mascots were thrusted skywards on the south . [139] Mariners fans since 2006 have also had a friendship with the supporters of Belgian club Eendracht Aalst. English clubs avoid punishment over booing of players taking a knee. [103] They faced Newport County again straight away in the play-off semi-finals, where they were knocked out by a 10 loss in both legs. [49] This was their highest league finish since the 194748 season. [106][107] The game was forced to penalties where Jon-Paul Pittman missed the penultimate penalty in their 53 shootout. It is unclear what the score was, but was likely to have been 8-1. WATERLOO. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. [105] Grimsby reached the 2015 Conference Premier play-off Final against Bristol Rovers in front of a Conference record 47,029 crowd at Wembley Stadium. . Grimsby Town . League Two League level: Fourth Tier Table position . [46][47] However, Crosland's decision to force the US foreign policy leader to fly from London to Lincolnshire for their Saturday morning meeting was influenced by his desire to stay in his constituency and watch his local football team. When Grimsby play away at Premier League Southampton on Wednesday it will be only the 11th time we have reached this stage of the competition we first entered in 1882. [1], The club was originally called Grimsby Pelham, this being the family name of the Earl of Yarborough, a significant landowner in the area. Our town is starting to reinvent itself as the home of the renewables industry and tilting its narrative away from a story of industrial decline to a low-carbon future and a community full of nascent solidarity and hope. [29] Shankly's record in league football at Grimsby was 62 wins and 35 defeats from 118 matches. #2. Major League Baseball Players Born in Iowa Since the 19th Century, Major League Baseball has enjoyed a rich, diverse, world-wide set of talent not seen in any other major league sport. Players from A-Z. Bob Smith: NFL football player. I imagine nothing he achieved will be more important than having the bar in our largest stand named after him. ", Morning, you Maaaaariners! "It was surreal," the 47-year-old supporter said. A Paul Bolland goal in the away first leg was enough to see Town through. Grimsby were again relegated out of the Football League in 2021, but secured an immediate promotion at the first attempt with victory over Solihull Moors in the 2022 National League play-off final at the London Stadium. The new manager chopped and changed the playing squad around and brought in some expensive loan signings from abroad such as Zhang Enhua,[69][70] Menno Willems signing from Vitesse for 160K,[71] David Nielsen and Knut Anders Fostervold. [146], In April 2007, it was announced that Grimsby Town had struck a deal with Sky channel Propeller TV to show four 30-minute shows named GTTV. [73][74] Grimsby's push for promotion faltered and the team's form declined rapidly, with Lawrence being dismissed halfway into the season. [31] But the following season, Chilton led Grimsby to the Division Three North title the only club ever to go from relegation to promotion in one season. For a list of all Grimsby Town players with a Wikipedia article, see, Since 1888 - Football league statistics (requires registration), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Grimsby_Town_F.C._players&oldid=1137419506, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 15:25. Paul Hurst took sole charge. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [90][91] Neil Woods was controversially made permanent manager on 23 November 2009. [158], More clubs have lost their managers after meeting Grimsby Town than after playing any other club.[159]. The club's demise from the second tier of English football, down to the fourth meant the expansion seating was removed. [67] This was the first major trophy awarded to the club following its first appearance at Wembley. 37 Armel Bella-Kotchap. FA Cup heroes Grimsby Town have apologised this afternoon after being slated for using a video of Katie Price 's son Harvey in the aftermath of their underdog win. Hurst after Grimsby's victory at Southampton / Alex Davidson/GettyImages. In the summer of 1997, Buckley succeeded in bringing in players to the club who were to be instrumental in the club's upcoming season; former skipper Paul Groves was re-signed from West Bromwich Albion, and Kevin Donovan and David Smith also joined the club from Albion. Grimsby Town Football Club is a professional football club based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England, that competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system, following the victory in the 2022 National League play-off Final. Close menu; Overview; Squad . Sky Sports News' Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling tweeted: Brilliant night for @officialgtfc and specially for @Gav_Holohan34. Crazy cup night. Two penalties netted by Gavan Holohan either side of half-time sealed a 2-1 victory on one of the biggest nights in Grimsby's history and their reward is a trip to top-flight Brighton and Hove Albion in the last eight -- a clash destined to be billed as the Seagulls versus Haddocks. Grimsby reached the semi-final of the FA Cup in 1936, the game was played at Huddersfield Town's Leeds Road, but lost 10 to Arsenal,[17] with the goal coming from Cliff Bastin five minutes before half time. [citation needed] Arthur Drewry, a local businessman, married the daughter of Grimsby Town's chairman, and subsequently served as a director of the club before his own chairmanship. Fans, inflatable fish & FA Cup history - Grimsby's great night as they stun Southampton. Former Ipswich Town boss Paul Hurst hailed a 'special night' for his Grimsby Town players and fans after they pulled off a huge shock in the FA Cup last night. Market values . It is just a fantastic day, we have gone down in the history books. The League Two side provided. [35], Grimsby Town broke their transfer record in 1972 with a fee of 20,000 for the signing of Phil Hubbard. In more recent times games against Lincoln City (a Lincolnshire derby) has been Grimsby's primary derby game, although historically Lincoln are another local side who have predominantly spent a lot of time in lower divisions to the ones Grimsby have regularly featured in, Town's relegation to League Two in 2004 renewed this rivalry with notable games being the play-off semi-final in 2006 in which Grimsby ran out 31 winners on aggregate. ", Mr Fenwick added: "I've seen a lot of rubbish in the last 15 years, but I've seen us win at Anfield, at Newcastle, at Wembley several times, so I'm very lucky.". Plans were underway to relocate the club to land at the side of the Peaks Parkway in Grimsby. Attendance: 65,000 Teams: The FA Cup may not seem as special as it used to but for lower division clubs it is huge, both emotionally and financially. 2 1 1 . The original 1878 kit of Grimsby Pelham, featured a shirt with narrow horizontal stripes in royal blue and white, with long white shorts and black socks. Video, 00:01:46, Grimsby's incredible fans, inflatable fish and FA Cup history, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. 2 1 1 . The following players have gone on to play top flight football in a major league after first playing with Grimsby Town. 5d diamond painting recreates the look of diamonds with stunning sparkling facets, reflecting the light beautifully and giving you superior, non-fading color, Relax, unwind, and create your first 5D diamond masterpiece by just using the . Go win the whole thing.". Three Grimsby Town players, forward Jackie Bestall, goalkeeper George Tweedy and defender Harry Betmead each received a solitary England cap during the period 19351937. He also wrote songs for his solo projects and played with blues-rock bands Deep Purple, Zephyr, and The James Gang. Grimsby's aging team made a bright start in 195253 with five straight wins but eventually slipped and finished in 5th place. Paul Groves, the skipper, was chosen to replace him and he steered them to a 19th in the final table, enough to avoid relegation, but a disappointing end to a season which had begun so promisingly. Grimsby Town Women commenced the 2021/22 season very strongly and led the league as strong favourites to gain promotion once again. In the mid 2000s Grimsby's fall from the second tier to the fourth was followed closely with Scunthorpe earning several promotions, with the 200405 season being the only campaign both sides met in the same division before being reunited once more in 2019. Rob Scott sacked. The Mariners then moved to Abbey Park until 1899 before a move to Blundell Park, the club's current stadium.[1]. [92] Almost immediately Woods was dealt a blow when the club decided to do a U-turn and sell captain Ryan Bennett to Peterborough United for 500,000 despite rejecting this offer in the summer and the player only recently signing a new four-year deal. Shortly afterwards Allenby Chilton became Grimsby's first player-manager, he joined late in the 195455 season from Manchester United. [28].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. [114] On 7 November 2016, Marcus Bignot, then manager of non-League side, Solihull Moors, was officially announced as the new Grimsby Town manager, along with the appointment of Micky Moore as his assistant. Their dominance in the division at this time saw them score 30 goals in just 7 games, conceding just once. Which duo has the most goal contributions in Europe this season? [19], Grimsby also reached the semi-final of the FA Cup on 25 March 1939, Grimsby played Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford. Fantasy Premier League Quiz Player of the Month Goal of the Month Manager of the Month ePremier League FPL Player Price changes.