🚨 Football Drama Alert! 🚨 Grimsby Town’s epic Carabao Cup journey continues despite a hiccup! After stunning Manchester United in a thrilling match ending in a nail-biting 12-11 penalty shootout, Grimsby faced a potential set-back. It turns out they fielded an ineligible player, Clarke Oduor, due to a last-minute registration mishap. 😲
But breathe easy, Mariners fans! The EFL have decided Grimsby will advance to the third round, facing Sheffield Wednesday on 16 September at Hillsborough, 7:45 PM sharp. The club’s accepted a £20,000 fine (half of it suspended) for the oversight, acknowledging their admin error and pledging to prevent future slip-ups. 👏
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s hopes for a rematch have been dashed, with no replay on the cards. As we gear up for the next round, all eyes will be on Grimsby to see if they can keep their underdog spirit alive against Wednesday, another giant killer from the previous round! ⚽️🔥
Stay tuned for more football action and updates! Who are you rooting for in the next round? Let us know in the comments! 🗣️⚽️