By Signed by Bert Linnecor.
Review of Imps – 1960-1
Unknown publication – from the Brian Luke Collection
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
Bill Anderson Writes! – 1950s/60s?
From the Brian Luke Collection, unknown publication or date.
George Peden RIP
with thanks to Donald Nannestad George Peden, who has sadly passed away at the age of 83, signed for the Imps in May 1967 from Scottish club Hearts and despite arriving after the transfer deadline he was allowed to play in City’s final two matches of the season as nothing
v Sunderland Film Footage – 1960-1
Some rare footage of the last time Lincoln were in the second tier.
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
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
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
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.
Former Player Portraits: George Peden
1967-1974 Lincoln City 223 apps 13 goals also played for Amiston Rangers, Heart of Midlothian and Worksop Town.
Dave Smith 1947-2022
Obituary by Donald Nannestad Dave Smith, who has passed away at the age of 74, was one of the most talented players to wear a City shirt in the last 70 years.Dave is one of the very few players to make over 400 senior appearances for the Imps and was
Club Blazer Badge 1962
Donated by Rob Stainton and owned by his father, former player Bryan Stainton.
