The Managers – Chris Sutton – 2009-2010
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LCR FM Sportzone – discussing the fixtures and the historic promotion of the Imps – 2026-7
We open the 2026-7 folder to bring you tonight’s (29 June 2026) Sportzone, with thanks to LCR FM.
Handwritten results, teams, scorers from 1986-7
from the Brian Luke collection
A Change of Kick off denied – Grimsby Derby 2008-9 News report
A police bid to have a derby football match played behind closed doors has been rejected by North East Lincolnshire Council. Senior officers from Humberside Police tried to persuade Grimsby to change the kick-off time against Lincoln from 1500 GMT to 1200 GMT, but the club refused. Council officials said
v Southampton – Cup Action 1-1
and Courtesy of the Staceywest.net
v Maidstone 1989-90
and a defeat against the Stones.
v Sunderland Film Footage – 1960-1
Some rare footage of the last time Lincoln were in the second tier.
v Hull City 2001-2
With added Rob Bradley interview!
Simon Yeo Interview with Tony Smith on LCR FM – Part Two
with thanks to LCR FM – Lincoln’s community radio station.
The Centrespot Tavern Renovation – 2025-6
In the summer of 2025, the Trust was asked to help Proampac regarding the renovation of the Centrespot, which included programme covers that helped decorate it – volunteers from the Trust chose, scanned and provided the final work. Below is an exclusive video that was taken to show the work
Simon Yeo Interview on LCR FM with Tony Smith Part One
with thanks to LCR FM. This is Part One.
The Managers – Steve Tilson – 2010-11
with thanks to Mandi Slater – Mandi is pictured with both Steve Tilson and his assistant Paul Brush on the left. In October 2010, Tilson took over as manager of Lincoln City, succeeding Chris Sutton. His debut match ended in a 0–0 draw, but he quickly made an impact by
Former Players in the Legends Lounge
from left to right – Matt Carmichael, Ian Bowling, Paul Ward, Trevor Swinbourne and Gavin Gordon
How close for Murph’s Mission not to happen – 1986-7
Murph’s mission was the name of the campaign to help manager Colin Murphy get the Imps back to the Football League – at the first attempt. However, this cutting shows that it may not have been needed after all, if Newport County had been wound up during the summer of
Nottingham Forest Trial Invitation – with a twist – 1966-7
An invitation for a trial – but its signed by Bill Anderson, who had moved on after his 19 years at Lincoln City to be Assistant manager at Nottingham Forest.
The Managers – Bill Anderson 1946-1965
Bill Anderson managed Lincoln City F.C. from 1946 to 1965. He remains one of the most important managers in the club’s history. Early life and playing career Before becoming a manager, Anderson was a left-back who played for clubs including: A serious injury forced him to retire from playing at a relatively
The Changing Face of Sincil Bank Stadium 2025-6
Taken June 2026 during the structural changes to the buildings and stadium.
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.
Past Players – Lee Beevers
2004-2009 166/9 2015-2017 59/0
Night Life in the Fans Zone
Now no more, a night time scene from the fans Zone prior to a game.
Away Shirt 2021-2 season
Featuring the names of fans who backed the club during the Covid season.
Re-Release of the 1983-5 Shirt in 2000s
and a shirt that our 2023-4 one was based on.
