Grimsby has been fined £20,000 by the English Football League for fielding an ineligible player, Clarke Oduor, during their League Cup victory against Manchester United.
The registration for Oduor, a Kenya defender on loan from Bradford, was submitted at 12:01 pm, a minute and 59 seconds after the 12:00 pm deadline.
The EFL chose to issue a fine rather than expel Grimsby or order a replay of the match.
Grimsby, who self-reported the breach, blamed a computer malfunction for the delay.
Ironically, Oduor was the only Grimsby player to miss a penalty in the shootout.
Grimsby accepted the fine, stating it was an honest mistake, and has since reviewed its procedures to prevent a repeat.
Manchester United has until Monday to appeal the decision.
This incident highlights the strict deadlines and technical challenges of player registration in professional football, even for small clubs.
The fine is a significant blow to the club, but they are relieved to have avoided expulsion from the competition.
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