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unusual facts about Scunthorpe United



1970–71 Liverpool F.C. season

One signing which took place a few days before they finished runners-up in the FA Cup Final was the signing of Kevin Keegan from Scunthorpe United for £35,000.

Andy Toman

He joined Scunthorpe United for the 1993-1994 season but, despite scoring 5 goals in just 15 league appearances, he moved on to join Scarborough, this time on a permanent basis.

Dean Kiely

He went on to play a run of three games while Carson sat through a suspension following his headbutting of Cardiff striker Michael Chopra, against QPR (2–2), Peterborough United (2–0), and Scunthorpe United (3–1).

Humber derby

The most recent derby took place on 9 November 2013 with a 0-0 draw in the F.A. Cup First Round between Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United at Blundell Park, meaning a further meeting will take place in a replay at Glanford Park.

Ian Thompstone

Ian Thompstone (born 17 January 1971) is an English former footballer who played for Manchester City, Exeter City, Halifax Town, Scunthorpe United, Rochdale and Scarborough as a midfielder.

Nigel Adkins

He signed winger Dany N'Guessan on loan from Leicester City, and signed Jonathan Forte on a 3 and a half-year contract from Adkins' former club Scunthorpe United.


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