100 Appearances

George Wickens – 89

11 needed to reach 100

George Wickens feels like he’s been our keeper forever, but he’s now entering his third season as number one. He’ll crack 100 outings, bar injury, before Christmas. That should either be away at Millwall (if he plays in the League Cup) or at home against Burnley (if Gauci plays on Tuesday).

He’s currently level with Jorge Grant and Justin Walker on 89 outings, whereas 90 will draw him level with Bobby Cumming and Sean Newton.

Tom Bayliss – 87

13 needed to hit 100

You have to feel a bit for Tom, getting injured at Christmas; he never really got himself back in the side, with Ivan keeping him out. Now we have signed Yunus Konak; it makes it even harder for the former Coventry City man.

Tom played 12 times in the Championship for Preston, and he needs to play 13 more times for us to hit the 100 outings mark. He’s currently one behind Jack Muldoon, who appeared 88 times. Also, his 87 appearances for us are the most he has made for any club in his career so far.

Tom Hamer – 78

22 needed to hit 100

Tom Hamer has 105 appearances for Oldham, 147 for Burton, and now needs just 22 to get to three figures for us. It’s doable, but it’s a second half of the season achievement. Will he keep his place as Coubis edges closer? It’s going to be a great battle, but for me, Tom hasn’t done anything wrong and will get the appearances he needs.

He’s currently level with Nathan Arnold in terms of appearances, and one behind Terry Hawkridge and Willie Gamble.

Dom Jefferies – 74

26 needed to hit 100

I think Dom Jefferies is nailed on to hit 100. That’s because he’s versatile, he grafts tirelessly, and nothing screams ‘Lincoln City’ like flexibility and hard work. He might not start all of the 26 matches he needs to hit his number, but my guess is he’ll get there, as long as he stays injury-free.

Rob Street – 66

34 needed to hit 100

I could write the same for Rob Street as I wrote for Dom Jefferies. Isn’t it odd? They’re different types of players, but the attraction is the same. Graft, running, flexibility, and versatility. It’ll mean he has to stay injury-free, but he’s had a solid run so far.

Sonny Bradley – 51

49 needed to hit 100

I included Sonny Bradley because people would ask, ‘What about Sonny Bradley?’ but he won’t hit 100 this season. He needs 49; at present, we have 47 matches to go, so we would have to beat Blackpool (doable) on Tuesday, progress into the next round of the League Cup or the FA Cup, and have Sonny appear tomorrow.

He’s injured, so he won’t, but when he comes back he’ll be hunting down Joe Walsh, Gary Lund and Keith Alexander (52) in the appearance charts.

Brought to you in conjunction with Wingers Lincoln