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unusual facts about Scunthorpe United F.C.



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.

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.

Jason Tindall

After missing the entire 2004/5 season, he resorted to surgery in the United States with specialist surgeon Dr Richard Steadman, returning to action on 2 January 2006 as an 86th minute substitute in the Cherries 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United F.C. at Dean Court.

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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