EFL told to boot Grismby out of Carabao Cup

EFL told to boot Grismby out of Carabao Cup - but Man Utd should not be reinstated

Grimsby Town are facing calls to be thrown out of the Carabao Cup after it emerged they fielded an ineligible player against Manchester United - escaping with a fine thus far

Clarke Oduor's involvement against Man Utd in the Carabao Cup has seen Grimsby fined

TalkSport's Jason Cundy is the latest person to call for Grimsby to be thrown out of the Carabao Cup for fielding an ineligible player during their historic win over Manchester United - but doesn't think the Red Devils should be reinstated.

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The League Two outfit enjoyed one of the best nights in their history as they stunned the Premier League giants, eventually winning 12-11 on penalties having led 2-0 earlier in the contest. However, a registration error surrounding Clarke Oduor has landed the Mariners in hot water.

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But rather than being kicked out of the competition they've been handed a fine and will be allowed to compete in the third round, where they face Sheffield Wednesday.

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Darren Bent is among those to call for Grimsby to be kicked out of the competition, claiming that if Oduor contributed in any way to halting United's ambitions, they should be punished. He said: "You have to question Grimsby's place in the competition."

Now Cundy has taken a similar stance and maintained that rules need to be adhered to - but that United should not get a reprieve with Sheffield Wednesday instead getting safe passage to the next round.

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He said: "First off, if you break the rules like that I don't see how Grimsby can be in the competition, I genuinely don't. It sounds harsh but if that had happened the other way round, would we say 'nah its fine, £20,000 fine for Man Utd'. Are we now judging it by the lcub? they broke the rules, I'm sorry ,you have to leave the competition.

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"I don't think Man Utd should get in either by the way. They got knocked out. What should happen now, whoever they're facing, they should get a bye. Grimsby should not be in the competition, if there's a law it should be the same for everyone."

Grimsby enjoyed a triumphant night but are now facing calls to be thrown out of the Carabao Cup (Image: Shaun Botterill, Getty Images)

He went on to add: "Sorry this sounds very harsh, but there's laws and rules for a reason, and if you break those the punishment has to be. We've just seen what happened with Crystal Palace."

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Oduor signed for Grimsby on loan from Bradford City the day before the match. He made his debut after coming on as a substitute during the second half, but would miss in the shootout, albeit it didn't cost his new side.

It later emerged that he was registered just a minute after the permitted 12pm deadline on August 26. In a statement, the EFL has admitted that Grimsby reported the error themselves, and explained the punishment for the League Two side, which hasn't been universally well received by everyone.

They said in a statement: "The Club has since implemented several actions to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. The Club will be liable for the suspended sum of £10,000, if they were to again field an ineligible player in any League Competition between now and the end of Season 2025/26."

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