By A 2pm kick off on a Saturday (maybe for railway travel?) saw a rare in season friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion. At the time Brighton were a Third Division South side. from local newspaper cutting, cleaned up with AI.
Team Shot – 1958-9
From the Brian Luke Collection
Lincoln City Postcard – Greetings – 1950s
From the Brian Luke Collection
Willie Windle – 1940s/1950s
From the Brian Luke Collection 91 appearances and 22 goals for the Imps.
Blackburn Report – 2nd Division 1952-3
Brian has confirmed this is a game from the 1952-3 season – the 1st September! From the Brian Luke Collection
Bill Anderson Writes! – 1950s/60s?
From the Brian Luke Collection, unknown publication or date.
Autograph Sheet – 1940s/1950s
Some names here from both the 1940s and 1950s of Lincoln City, on a sheet of people that is letterheaded with the manager of the time, Joe McClelland, who served between 1936 and 1946. From the Brian Luke collection
Toffs 1940s/1950s Home Shirt
Released in 1990s, a replica version of the classic ‘Blinds’ strip of the Imps from the 1940s and 50s.
A Letter from the Manager – 1951-2
and discussing tactics with a fan, involving Jock Dodds.
A Letter from the Manager – 1959-60
Bill Anderson, then a tier 2 manager with Lincoln, writes to a fan about the injury to goalkeeper Bill Heath.
Imps Team Shot – 1954-5
Cleaned up image of the first team from the 1954-5 season
Cup Special – Penalty Kick Crazy – 1956-7
Cuttings from the Daily Sketch newspaper – and other newspapers – from Monday January 7 1957 of a FA Cup game against then non league Peterborough United which saw Lincoln score from a debatable last minute penalty.
Down the Years with Lincoln City by John J Sawyer – Download – 1950s
with thanks to Paul Mason who kindly donated the book to us. For convenience, we have edited out the advertising and kept to the writing.
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
Signed Programme v Derby County – 1958-9
With thanks to Paul and Jess Liddle
Last time in Division 2…. Full Programme v Liverpool 1959-60
The complete programme from our game against Liverpool donated by Malcolm Johnson. 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
Andy Graver Returns – for a THIRD time! 1957-8
From the Brian Luke Collection
Ron Harbertson Interviewed
From the Darlo Till I Die Podcast
Imps Against Portsmouth Away Programme 1958-9
Donated by Ian Dovey
Autograph Book Pages 1956-7
Donated by Ian Dovey
Bert Linnecor’s Blazer Badge – 1950s/60s
Donated by his son Mark. Mark states: This was my dad’s blazer badge. Not sure on the precise date but late 50s early 60s
Autographs 1951-2
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.
On January 28 1950….
And from the West Lancashire Evening Gazette’s “Green Sports” newspaper, where the Imps were on this day…. with the results of the league too.
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.
Division III North Champions Team Shots 1947-8 1951-2
Donated by Gary Parle
Official Programme – v Spartak FK 23 April 1956
The complete programme available to download
Up The Imps article In The Forge Magazine June 1952
Courtesy Andy Blow. Andy writes – Its from The Forge – the magazine of Smith Clayton Forge, Lincoln, in 1952. Passed to me by Tony Hepplestone.
Fixture List 1959-60
Donated by Mark Duckering, he notes that he found them in his grandad’s belongings.
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.
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
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
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
