1951-52 autographs – supplied by Mike Willis of Kettering. Obtained by his dad Jack.
Programme v Birmingham City
With thanks to Ron Myland. Ron writes, “from 8th. November 1952—my earliest Lincoln City programme.”
Imps Team Shot 1950-1
From the Weekly Telegraph December 30 1950. From the Brian Luke Collection.
The Team that Performed the Great Impscape
In 1957-8 Lincoln went to Barnsley after failing to win in 18 games. The Imps were bottom of the league and facing a return to Division 3 North. Beating Barnsley 3-1 the team won the remaining five games – allowing Lincoln to remain in Division 2 for another three years.
An Interview with Dick Neal
Dick played for the Imps in the 1950s and 1960s in 2 different spells. In this exclusive interview with the Nannestads, Dick talks about his career at the club as well as in football, taking in clubs such as Wolves, Birmingham and Middlesbrough. Please note that the interview is effected
When Prince Phillip asked about the Imps
Cutting from the Lincolnshire Echo June 27 1958.
Imps with the Stars!
Tommy Trinder, popular comic and director – later Chairman of Fulham FC, seen with Bill Anderson and Tony Emery. Bill Maynard, another comic and actor, playing snooker with the Imps squad of the 1950s. Both images from the Brian Luke Collection.
Team Shot 1956-7
Back row Left to Right: Graham, Downie, Neal, Middleton, Troops Front row Left to Right: Munroe, Gibson, Amery (sic), Northcott, Bannan, Withers From the April 11 1957 edition of Sport Express, part of the Brian Luke Collection
Souvenir Handbook 1951-2
From the Brian Luke Collection
Queen Elizabeth II at Sincil Bank 1958
Courtesy of British Pathe, the Queen and Prince Phillip attended Lincoln to open the new Pelham Bridge, before a trip around Sincil Bank (around 1 min 40 seconds into the video) Please note there is no sound on the video.