By And away to Swansea City….. a 2-0 defeat and a police dog bit a player at Torquay, that game had a delayed finish and they got the points required which sent Lincoln bottom of the league, for the first and only time that season.
Bradford v Lincoln – in aid of the Disaster Fund – 1988-9
The programme of a game that took place between the two clubs to generate funds for the Hillsborough/Liverpool Disaster Appeal Fund. And perhaps donate to the Bradford Burns Unit too? The link is here
Collection of Programmes from over the years
Donated by Dan and Trevor Baumber
60 Years of Programmes – Design Proofs
As can be seen in the GMB Stand catering area on a match day. The original proofs before printing.
Complete Programme v Luton Town 1998-9
of interest is this is the first game that Chairman John Reames became Chairman/Manager of the club, a role he remained in until the end of the 1999-2000 season. Also there is an early advertisement for the Impetus scheme, that later became the Red Imps Community Trust.
Home Programme v York City 1935-6
With thanks to Jane Hudson
60 Years of Imps Programmes Display
Can now be found in the Red Imps Bar, under the GBM stand, celebrating 60 years of programmes.
Charity All Star Programme at Sincil Bank 1977-8
Charity game at Sincil Bank, with cover and the stars involved…
Taylor’s Return – v Watford Programme and excerpt 1978-9
Programme and excerpt celebrating the return of Graham Taylor to Sincil Bank, over a year since he left to manage Watford.
Official Programme – v Spartak FK 23 April 1956
The complete programme available to download
Percy Freeman Testimonial Programme Cover 1970s
Programme cover, unfortunately not dated!
Phil Neale Testimonial Ball and Programme
Donated by Phil Neale OBE himself. Both signed by City and Watford players.
Nobby Lawton Testimonial Programme Cover 1971-2
From Wednesday 15 March 1972
Souvenir Programme Football League Champions 1975-6
v Coventry City – Championship Presentation Game
Youth Club Cup Final Programme at Sincil Bank 1979-80
Donated by Malcolm Johnson “Here’s the four-page programme for the National Association of Youth Clubs Cup Final that was inserted into the programme for City’s home game with Scunthorpe on 13 October 1979. I’ve no memory of it, and there’s no mention in any of my newspaper cuttings, but I
Allan Clarke – Signed Programme 1990-1
Submitted by Martin Blow. Quite a unique signed team sheet by Alan Clarke from a Lincolnshire Senior Cup tie against Spalding United. August 1990 and Alan Clarke was new into the management role at Sincil Bank. He lasted until November 30th. Sacked! Replaced by Steve Thompson.
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
v Brentford Programme 1967-8
Courtesy Malcolm Johnson
v Notts County Programme 1966-7
Courtesy of Malcolm Johnson
Lincoln City Reserves away to Notts County Reserves Programme 1967-8
Donated by Malcolm Johnson. As Malcolm notes, “a strong city line up for some reason, with Norman Corner scoring both goals in a 2-1 win.”
Programme Copper Printing Blocks – 1960s
Donated by Dave Allsop. Dave notes, “I was a printer at Moorprint back in the Eighties, and we printed the City programme, my old workmate, Charlie Jackson used to work at Bargate Press who printed the programmes back in the 50s / 60s, when he retired he gave me the
Chesterfield Away Programme Cover 1965-6
Donated by Malcolm Johnson, he notes – Here’s the cover of the programme for City’s away match with Chesterfield on 8 January 1966. Note the lack of floodlights in the drawing of the ground – Chesterfield were one of the last league clubs to have them installed.This was my first
Bradford Park Avenue v Lincoln City Programme Cover 1969-70
Donated by Malcolm Johnson Here’s the programme cover for City’s away game with Bradford (Park Avenue) towards the end of their last season in the Football League.
Friendly v Nottingham Forest 1988-9 Programme Cover
Donated by Malcolm Johnson The cover of the programme for the friendly match with Nottingham Forest on 8 May 1988 arranged to mark the official opening of the new St Andrews Stand (now known as the Selenity). The game also saw the presentation of the GM Vauxhall Conference championship trophy.
David Longhurst 1965-1990
On the 8 September 1990, Lincoln City played York City at Bootham Crescent in a League game. Tragically, the York City midfielder, David Longhurst collapsed on the field and despite the heroic attempts by medical staff sadly passed away. His family have used the C.R.Y charity to raise money for
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – York City 1992-3
Donated by Malcolm Johnson Abandoned at half time due to fog
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – Oxford United 1982-3
Donated by Malcolm Johnson Abandoned after 64 minutes due to fog
Abandoned Game Programme Cover – Crystal Palace 1976-7
Donated by Malcolm Johnson The game was abandoned after 61 minutes due to a frozen pitch.
Expunged Aldershot Programmes 1991-2
Donated by Malcolm Johnson “On a few occasions in their history Lincoln City have played matches which have later been expunged from the records for various reasons. Two of these came in the 1991/92 season against Aldershot FC who went out of business during the season. “The game at Sincil Bank
Paired Programmes
Donated by Tony Smith, a series of programmes ‘paired’ together.
v Notts County Home Programme 68-9 – first Graham Taylor Game
Donated by Paul Bee. Paul notes not only was it Taylor’s first game as a player it was also George Peden’s, both debuting in a 5-0 victory.
Home Programme v Grimsby 1948-9
The largest Football League crowd at Sincil Bank is 23146 who saw bottom of the table City host Grimsby Town who were themselves in 20th in Division 2 in 1949. The line ups were as per the programme with Jock Dodds putting City ahead after nine minutes only for Tommy
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
Programme v Macclesfield Town 2016-7
THAT game versus Macclesfield.
Programme v Brentford 1967-8
League Division 4 match from 67-8.
