By Keith Alexander 1958-2010 Richard Butcher 1981-2011
David Longhurst 1965-1990
On the 8 September 1990, Lincoln City played York City at Bootham Crescent in a League game. Tragically, the York City midfielder, David Longhurst collapsed on the field and despite the heroic attempts by medical staff sadly passed away. His family have used the C.R.Y charity to raise money for
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – York City 1992-3
Donated by Malcolm Johnson Abandoned at half time due to fog
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – Oxford United 1982-3
Donated by Malcolm Johnson Abandoned after 64 minutes due to fog
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – Crystal Palace 1976-7
Donated by Malcolm Johnson The game was abandoned after 61 minutes due to a frozen pitch.
Directors on Board – May 1970
Donated by Malcolm Johnson. The photo is from Soccer Star Magazine.
Expunged Aldershot Programmes 1991-2
Donated by Malcolm Johnson “On a few occasions in their history Lincoln City have played matches which have later been expunged from the records for various reasons. Two of these came in the 1991/92 season against Aldershot FC who went out of business during the season. “The game at Sincil Bank
Pennant Gift Newcastle Friendly 1996
Donated by Gary Hutchinson. Gary writes, It was presented to the club by IJsselmeervogels, the club we purchased Gijs Bos from. As you can see, it was a gift given to us ahead of the game in which Alan Shearer made his debut for Newcastle, the friendly in 1996.How did it
A Fan’s Notebook 1921-22 Season
Kindly donated by Gary Hutchinson. Gary writes – It is a written record of our 1921/22 season, courtesy of someone called L Howden from Pennell Street. They meticulously noted down the teams, scores and events from every game, as well as some other details such as the divisions and FA
Found 24/7/2021……..
By Rob Bradley at a reclamation yard in Skegness.
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,
Images of Play Off Final 2004-5
Photos donated by Malcolm Johnson.
League Cup – Derby Fourth Round Cutting and Programme 1967-8
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Bournemouth 9-0 Victory Cutting 1982-3
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Northampton 8-0 Victory Cutting
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Badge and Bracelet – unknown date and 70s
Donated by Mark Duckering. Bracelet from 1975-78 era. Top badge unknown.
Fixture List 1959-60
Donated by Mark Duckering, he notes that he found them in his grandad’s belongings.
Lincoln City 1922-3 Cigarette Cards
Donated by Mark Duckering. Mark notes – Given away with Pinnace cigarettes, three sizes where available which could be obtained by returning 25 cards you didn’t want and exchanging for larger versions of the players you did. 100 small cards or 5 medium cards for the largest.
Season Review May 1993
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
The 1983 Lincoln City 7in Single
Donated by Malcolm Johnson For the 100th exhibit we’d thought we would do something special. Here is the 7in vinyl single produced by Lincoln City FC in 1983 which contains the teams renditions of both You’ll Never Walk Alone and the Lincolnshire Poacher. All proceeds were to go to the
1987-8 Promotion Book Cover
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Phil Neale Testimonial Year Book Cover 1984-5
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Seasonal Review Newsletter Cover May 1992
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Official Club Preview Cover to 1991-2 Season
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Club Newsletter November 1992
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Open Top Bus Tour – 2002-3
Donated by Rob Bradley. Rob writes, “Open top bus trip to Guildhall after first Cardiff play-off final. Features Keith Alexander thanking the fans and Ringo and band providing the music.“
Memories of Sincil Bank – Collapsed Wall 1975-6
Donated by Rob Bradley. Rob writes, “Collapsed wall the morning after the September 1975 League Cup game v Stoke City that the Imps won 2-1. I was a surveyor working at the ground at the time assessing it for compliance with the new Safety at Sports Ground Act. The wall
Away to West Brom 1975-6
Donated by Rob Bradley. Rob notes, “WBA v Lincoln City fourth round of FA Cup in record-breaking 75-76 season. Lost unluckily 3-2 to higher ranked hosts. “
Yearbook 1975-6
Courtesy Malcolm Johnson
Promotion Book 1975-6
Courtesy Malcolm Johnson
Championship 1975-6
Courtesy of Malcolm Johnson.
Paired Programmes
Donated by Tony Smith, a series of programmes ‘paired’ together.
Unofficial Team Photograph 1968-9
Taken by Malcolm Johnson. Malcolm writes: I took this photo myself at either the game with Workington on 5th April 1969 or Bradford (PA) on Easter Monday 7th April 1969. For some reason I had my camera with me and for some reason I was in front of the St
Lincoln Legends Playing Cards
Kindly donated by Patrick Reeve. Patrick explains both the cards and the ‘signings’ on them…. In about 2007, Lincoln City produced a set of playing cards to celebrate the Legends of the club. When I bought the cards, I decided to see if I could find all of the players
v Notts County Home Programme 68-9 – first Graham Taylor Game
Donated by Paul Bee. Paul notes not only was it Taylor’s first game as a player it was also George Peden’s, both debuting in a 5-0 victory.
Lincoln City Yearbook Cover 1990
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Season Ticket Cover 1977-8
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
An Interview with Stuart Wright
Stuart was Ernie Wright’s son, who produced “Ernie’s Scrapbook’, a historical collection of Lincoln City in the 1950s and 1960s – find out more here.
Trust Newsletter Summer 2001 Cover
Donated by Rob Bradley
Lincoln City Programme – Judgement Day 2011
Programme produced for the last game of the 2010/1 season, ending with the club’s relegation out of the Football League. Donated by Rob Bradley.
Relegated – Lincolnshire Echo Cover 2011
Donated by Rob Bradley. Issue after relegation from the Football League at end of 2010/1 season.
Play Off Final Team Sheet Cardiff 2002-3
Donated by Rob Bradley
Calendar Cover 1999
Donated by Rob Bradley
Prince Abdullah of Malaysia Shield
Given to the club when Rob Bradley was chairman as a gift.
Memories of Sincil Bank – Flooding by the Drain
Sometime in 2000s.
Memories Around Sincil Bank – early 1980s
Part of what is now The Stacey West stand can be seen on the right hand side. When Lincoln had the avoiding rail line, diverting freight and regular train services from the city centre.
Away Shirt – Paul Green – 125th Anniversary 2008-9
Courtesy of Steve Rowland
Home Shirt 2007-8
Courtesy of Steve Rowland
Home Shirt 1985-7
Courtesy of Steve Rowland
BDV Silk Cigarette League Colours Card – 1920s?
Courtesy of Gary Parle
Home Programme v Grimsby 1948-9
The largest Football League crowd at Sincil Bank is 23146 who saw bottom of the table City host Grimsby Town who were themselves in 20th in Division 2 in 1949. The line ups were as per the programme with Jock Dodds putting City ahead after nine minutes only for Tommy
v Everton Away Programme 1953-4
Donated by Gary Parle. Gary notes, ” City’s visit to Goodison Park on Good Friday April 16th 1954 attracted the largest Football League crowd that the Imps have played in front of as 61231 attended. The City line up was Jerry Lowery; Horace Green, Don Dykes; Doug Wright, Tony Emery, Bob
Luton Town 8-1 Victory Newspaper cutting
A newspaper cutting from Malcolm Johnson’s collection from the 1966-7 season. The Stacey West website has a lot of information about this game – https://staceywest.net/2017/08/31/looking-back-imps-8-1-luton/
Team Shot 1969-70
From Malcolm Johnson’s collection.
Imp Shield
From Malcolm Johnson’s collection.
Home Programme v Liverpool 1959-60
From Malcolm Johnson’s collection. Cover of the programme. Malcolm notes, “I first saw City play in the late 1950s, but the only programme I still have from that time is the attached. The ‘43095’ written in pencil on the cover is the number of a railway engine that would have
Football League Review 1970-1
From Malcolm Johnson’s collection, Dave Smith on the cover of this regular magazine of the 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
