By from the Brian Luke collection – please note, from a very elderly VHS cassette
A Stacey West Patreon Special – the complete Wycombe Wanderers game from 1987-8
with thanks to Andy Blow. and a bonus video – Mystic Chris!
The Aftermath After Promotion – Rare Footage – 1987-8
With thanks to Andy Blow, this is the aftermath of Yorkshire TV footage from beating Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 and achieving an immediate return to the Football League. Beware – at least one bare bottom. footage (C) Yorkshire Television
BBC1 Final Score 2 May 1988
A certain team got promoted back into the Football League on this date. So how about the BBC Final Score for that date on a Bank Holiday Monday. copyright BBC
GM Vauxhall Conference Presentation 1987-8
Friendly and official opening of the St. Andrew’s stand by Brian Clough. May 8th, 1988. Also the presentation of the trophy for winning the GM Vauxhall Conference. Supplied by Andy Kelly.
Graham Bressington Player’s Trophy 1987-8
Donated by Graham Bressington. This is his GMVC players’s trophy from the 1987/88 season, obviously. A remarkable reminder of the glory season and back to the Football League.
Clive Evans Home Shirt 1987-8
Donated by Anthony Cash.
Murph’s Training Jacket 1987-8
Donated by Martin Blow. During the 87/88 season Colin Murphy was the man to try and return Lincoln City back to the Football League. The season was declared as Murphy’s Mission. This is the training jacket he wore in the GM Vauxhall Conference year and was auctioned by the Club
GM Vauxhall Conference Home Shirt 1987-8
Donated by Martin Blow This shirt was made by Spall for the Conference winning season of 1987/88. Worn by players such Trevor Matthewson, John McGinley, Dave Mossman, Mick Wait, Paul Smith and Phil Brown to name all but few. Managed by Colin Murphy, it was a record breaking season as such
Wycombe Wanderers Home Programme 1987-8
Donated by Martin Blow. “My first season supporting Lincoln City – memories of some great games, some not so great. Tug of war with Barnet and Kettering for the top spot of the Conference.This programme is the final game of the season – promotion back to the Football League! Mark
1987-8 Promotion Book Cover
Donated by Malcolm Johnson
Lincoln City Souvenir Magazine 1988
To celebrate promotion from the GM Vauxhall Conference in 1988.
The Boys Are Back
Lincolnshire Echo front cover from promotion from the GM Vauxhall Conference in 1988. courtesy Rob Bradley
