By 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
The Plaque Unveiling
Courtesy of Andrew Blow (www.blowbyblow.co.uk)
First Shareholders List of Lincoln City FC Ltd
Donated by Ian Nannestad. Presented to the Board of Trade, the predecessors to Companies House.
Percy Freeman Testimonial Programme 1976-7
The complete programme against Sheffield United from Percy’s testimonial game
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
David Hughes 1958-2023
David Hughes, who has passed away at the age of 65, was a midfield player who signed for the Imps from First Division Club Aston Villa in April 1978. He made his debut for City in a 2-1 win over Carlisle United in the final home game of 1977-78 but
Murph
Our Former Players Association President Colin Murphy was an iconic figure in the history of Lincoln City. His two spells as manager are among the Imps most memorable times of the last 50 years and in his first spell he took the club to the brink of second tier football
Memory Game – Blackpool Play Off Final 2020-1
We could dream after 4 minutes…. but still, what a day.
Sponsor’s Plate v Barnet 1997-8
donated by Emma Lanckham A plate in her possession that was presented to the match sponsors at the game against Barnet on Saturday February 21 1998.
Souvenir Handbook 1951-2
From the Brian Luke Collection
Share Certificate and Letter 1963-4
Brought along to the fan marquee on Saturday before the Blackpool game (26 August 2023) Imps fan Jonathan Emptage shows a letter and share certificate given to his dad back in 1963.
1989-90 Shirt still in use!
Worn here by Imps fan Terry Pepper, he says that he won the shirt in an auction and it was once match worn by Captain Trevor Matthewson – and has worn the shirt on matchdays ever since.
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.
60 Years of Imps Programmes Display
Can now be found in the Red Imps Bar, under the GBM stand, celebrating 60 years of programmes.
Daily Mirror Bobby Moore Gallery of Star Soccer Sides Book of the Clubs 1971-2
An intriguing little book this giving a paragraph to all of the Football League teams playing in that season. What’s more interesting is the decision to use the Lincoln City Supporters Club badge next to the Imps entry!
Memory Game – Lincoln City 9 Bournemouth 0 1982-3
On Saturday 18 December, Harry Redknapp managed for the first time. Lincoln’s team that day – Felgate, Carr, Neale, Cockerill, Peake, Thompson, Burke, Turner, Hobson, Bell, Shipley And the goal scorers – Cockerill (2), Hobson (3), Bell (3) and an own goal Viewed by 4,138 Here’s some images from the
George Whyte Autograph – 1930s
Part of the Brian Luke Collection thanks to Donald Nannestad for identifying the player. George played over 300 games between 1931 and 1939.
King Football Here Again – Lincolnshire Echo 1935-6
Part of the Brian Luke Collection
v Manchester City Match Ticket Stub 1996-7
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
When the Imps played the Spurs – 1983-4
Match programme from the game played at White Hart Lane and signed by many of the Imps players who took part in this game.
Inside the Royal Box – Wembley Final 2017-8
Donated by Melanie Tointon
Lewis and Corner arrive at Wrexham 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead Not sure who the man on the left is – possibly a bystander? At least Jack Lewis and Norman Corner are recognisable having just arrived at Wrexham’s ground on the team bus on 14 September 1968.
Away to Crewe Alexandra Action 1970-1
Donated by Clive Woodhead Gresty Road, Crewe February 13 1971. City prepare to take a free kick. Note the No 10 in the Crewe defensive wall. A certain Stan Bowles. Sadly City lost 3-1 this day, with Bobby Svarc scoring a consolation goal in a 3-1 defeat.
Ron Gray – Football Manager – 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead Lincoln City Manager Ron Gray pictured outside the Sincil Bank ground in August 1968 on what was an Open Day before the season began. He was instrumental in reviving City after the club having being in the doldrums in the early and mid 1960s.
Felgate and Peake after Promotion 1980-1
Donated by Clive Woodhead David Felgate and Trevor Peake two of the vital ingredients of Lincoln’s promotion winning team come off the field after the 1-0 victory v Darlington on May 2 1981.
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.
A Photo of Bert Loxley 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead Clive writes – The man of many talents ie Bert Loxley who on this day in September 14 1968 would probably have been best described as a trainer/coach.He is seen having alighted from the team coach at Wrexham .He would get back on it a happy
A Photo of Norman Corner 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead Clive writes – Norman Corner in the centre shadows the Wrexham keeper as he prepares to kick the ball upfield in the match that City won 1-0 on September 14 1968 courtesy of a Roger Holmes goal. It was one of the rare City games I
A Photo of Roger Holmes 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead September 14 1968.Roger Holmes featured here scored the winner in a 1-0 win on this day at Wrexham.Such a shame that injuries blighted his career,as he was often tipped to go far in the game.
A Photo of Graham Taylor 1968-9
Donated by Clive Woodhead. Clive writes – I took this photo of Graham Taylor outside Wrexham’s Racecourse ground on 14 September 1968,little realising that some eight years later he would become one of Lincoln’s most successful ever Managers.He was a very decent man who showed me great kindness in showing
Dennis Houston – Lincoln City Chairman 1980-82
A selection of photographs donated to the Trust, including players and management of the time.
Spotlight on Lincoln City Radio Documentary – BBC Radio Lincolnshire 8 March 1981
Donated by Malcolm Johnson. With thanks and gratitude to BBC Radio Lincolnshire for allowing us to use the original radio recordings. Due to the archival nature there may be some radio interference heard from time to time. Thanks also go to Michael Hortin.
The 1980-81 Season – as told by BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Donated by Malcolm Johnson. With thanks and gratitude to BBC Radio Lincolnshire for allowing us to use the original radio recordings. Due to the archival nature there may be some radio interference heard from time to time. Thanks also go to Michael Hortin.
Marshall Cavandish Book of Football – 1972
2 pages of Lincoln City’s feature in the old magazine part work Marshall Cavandish Book of Football.
Sporting Moments Fixture Card – 1990-1
A very strange item this – no Lincoln branding on the front but at the back there are fixtures for both Lincoln City and Boston United.
