Grimsby Town pay the fine for one min late registration

Hi,

I'm Ian

Grimsby Town have been handed a £20k fine for the late registration of Clarke Odur for the League Cup game against Man Utd.

Grimsby won 12-11 on pens. We only received £7.5 k for winning the game.

Here are the details in brief of the offense & punishment:

Fine Details:

Grimsby Town has been fined £10,000 immediately, with an additional £10,000 suspended for one season.

Offense:

The fine is due to the late registration of Clarke Odur, a loan signing, by just one minute, dispute mitigation of technology issues, been accepted by The FA.

Media Coverage:

Some news agencies and websites are reporting on this incident, the coverage is unfairly harsh or slanderous towards the club.

Recent Achievement:

Despite this setback, Grimsby Town had a significant victory against Manchester United, winning 12-11 on penalties in the League Cup on 27th August 2025. This is a remarkable achievement for a smaller club.

Financial Impact:

For a smaller club like Grimsby Town, a total potential fine of £20,000 is substantial. The immediate £10,000 fine will need to be paid, and the club will have to be cautious to avoid triggering the suspended fine.

It's understandable that this situation feels harsh, especially given the minor nature of the offense and the financial strain it places on the club. If you feel the media coverage is unfair, please donate to show support GTFC

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