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Grantham Rovers F.C.

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Grantham Rovers
Full nameGrantham Rovers Football Club
Nickname(s)Rovers
Founded1884
Dissolved1897
GroundHarlaxton Road
SecretaryAlf Martin

Grantham Rovers Football Club was an English team located in Grantham, Lincolnshire that played in the Midland League from 1891 to 1897.[1]

History

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The club was formed in 1884.[2]

Grantham Rovers disbanded in 1897 after incurring debts of £140.[3]

Colours

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The club wore black jerseys with an amber sash.[4]

Ground

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The club played on the Harlaxton Road.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Grantham Rovers". fchd.info. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. ^ Alcock, Charles (1891). Football Annual. London: Wright & Co. p. 171.
  3. ^ "Granthan Rovers F.C. Disbanded". Lincolnshire Echo. 27 August 1897. Retrieved 24 June 2020 – via playupliverpool.com.
  4. ^ "Answers to correspondents". Athletic News: 4. 16 October 1893.
  5. ^ Alcock, Charles (1891). Football Annual. London: Wright & Co. p. 171.