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

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

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.