Roy Chapman, Imps Player and Manager – 1960s

1952: Started his professional career at Aston Villa F.C.1957: Transferred to Lincoln City F.C. in search of regular first-team football1961: Sold to Mansfield Town F.C. — played there for four seasons1965: Returned to Lincoln City as player-manager1966: Stepped back from management, continuing as a player1967: Joined Port Vale F.C. to finish his playing career Career totals: Scored 200 goals in 415

BBC Panorama – 1997-8

The state of football in the 1990s and features Lincoln City, John Beck and also Jim Smith. (apologies for the state of the upload – it was recorded from analogue TV via an indoor aerial on night of broadcast.)

Mick Harford – autographed photograph collection – 1977-78, 1978-9 1979-80

From the Trevor Baumber collection Mick played for Lincoln City between 1977-1980, with 115 appearances and 41 goals. He later played for Newcastle, Bristol City, Birmingham City, Luton Town, Derby County, Luton Town (again), Chelsea, Sunderland, Coventry and Wimbledon – and managed Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United, QPR (twice) and Luton

Upscaled Team Shot from 1900-1

with thanks to Donald Nannestad for identifying the season. Cleaned up and upscaled. Back row: C Taylor (director), William McMillan, Alfred Webb, Will Gibson, RA Strawson (director), Jack Cowley Middle row: Tom Waterson (trainer), George Fraser, John Crawford, Percy Blow, David Calderhead (Secretary-Manager0 Front row: Jack Dixon, Peter Proudfoot, Dennis

The Managers Part 2

Following Strawson, George Frazer managed for one season, while David Calderhead Junior and Horace Henshall each held the position for three years. Subsequently, we appointed the clever and resourceful Harry Parkes. Our final secretary-manager would prove to be our most successful, as the Brummie (formerly of WBA & Coventry) transitioned

The Managers Part 1

Throughout our history, the Imps have experienced over 40 managerial changes in various forms.  Among these, eight held the title of Secretary-Manager, a unique role that combined the daily management of the club’s administration with the organisation and training of the team. The Directors were responsible for selecting the team

Players of the Season 2025-6

Ivan Varfolomeev won the Young Player of the Year (Harry Wilmott Trophy) and Conor McGrandles the Player of the Year Award (Vic Withers Trophy); both awards organised by the Red Imps Community Trust with Ivan nominated by the coaching staff and Conor voted overwhelmingly by the fans.

William Sellars 1935-6

William Sellars played on the right wing for the Imps in season 1935-36 making 32 appearances. Overall he played 256 Football League appearances scoring 52 goals. Here is some amazing archive material very kindly provided by his granddaughter Jane Hudson of Lincoln. 

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.

Roll of Honour

With thanks to Donald Nannestad A total of 16 Lincoln City players have died in military conflict during the two World Wars comprising five players who were professionals at the start of the conflict, eight former players and three wartime guest players. Only Tommy Strong of the current players had

1980s Pennant

donated by Andrea Furlanetto. Andrea writes: I thought you’d like to see the attached picture of a pennant, that should date to the second half of the ’80s, as it features the imp in the special design that was introduced in 1984. 

Job Done! Celebrations after Promotion 1980-1

Donated by Clive Woodhead Clive writes – City are up and Messrs from the left Biggins,Turner,Cunningham (the winning goal scorer with his face covered) Hughes and Hobson take the plaudits from the fans gathered below what is now The Selenity Stand on May 2 1981. Lincoln beat Darlington 1-0.

Andy Graver Matchball – 11-1 Win 1951-2

Match-ball belonging to Andy Graver that he donated to the Club for them to auction off. It’s signed by the 1951/52 team and the ball itself is from the 11-1 over Crewe Alex. Signatures are faded but can still read J. Garvie and B. Birch. Was donated by Kev Shelbourn.

Supporter’s Club Dinners 1963 1965

Some wonderful memorabilia from the Lincoln City Supporters Club at The Grand Hotel. The evening menu with sign caricatures of the members from the third annual dinner of 1963. Below is the fifth annual dinner menu of 1965. Both of these have been kindly shared by Ashley Hides.

A Ten Year Old Mascot 2006-7

Donated by Clive Alfonso My Son, Mark as a ten year old being a mascot for the evening – Tuesday September 12th, 2006 against Macclesfield Town. Match ticket and programme notes included. Pictures include Jamie Forrester, Paul Morgan and Alan Marriott.

A Day at Burnley 2016-7

Donated by Alan Johnson My wife and I have been together for 17 years. She and her family are all Burnley born and bred, whilst mine are all Lincoln so this was a fixture our families had waited years for! This explains the half and half scarf purchase. I know

Sun Soccer Cards 1978-9

Donated by Gary Hutchinson. In 1978, a daily newspaper released a set of 1000 cards, their first such set for six years. It included international footballers, flags and domestic players, with four from Lincoln City. They were John Fleming, Mick Harford, Clive Wigginton and Dennis Leigh. The paper did not

Match Sponsor Momentos

Donated by Gary Hutchinson. Gary writes – These are two mementos presented to Jewson as match sponsors in consecutive years. The manager of the depot at the time was a big Lincoln fan, so Jewson had quite a tie with the Imps in the early nineties. This was before my time,

v Aldershot 1970/1

From Malcolm Johnson’s collection. Malcolm writes, “The date is 7 February 1970 and the match was against Aldershot. In the centre circle the visitors’ player-manager and captain Jimmy Melia can just be made out tossing up with City’s captain Jim Grummett. An action photograph taken at that same match later

Pathe News Clips

Courtesy of Donald Nannestad, here are two clips of Lincoln City action from the 1950s. The Portsmouth v Lincoln City FA Cup 3rd round tie https://www.britishpathe.com/video/f-a-cup-3rd-round-portsmouth-vs-lincoln-city/query/lincoln+city+football And from 1958 a royal visit. https://www.britishpathe.com/video/royal-visit-to-lincoln-scunthorpe-grimsby/query/lincoln+city+fo