Remembering Lincoln City Pioneers John Walker and Eddie Dilsworth
John Walker and Eddie Dilsworth might not be names that sit in Lincoln City history for many, but they were trailblazers at the club. I […]
1960-1969
Remembering Lincoln City In The Old Second Division
It’s been sixty years since Lincoln City competed in the old Second Division, and for many, that is out of our memory bank by some […]
The Last Time Lincoln City Were In The Second Tier
For all the excitement around Lincoln City returning to the Championship, there is a sobering footnote attached to it: the last time we were there, […]
Looking Back: Imps 8-1 Luton
1966/67 was a great year to be an English football fan. England had won the World Cup, and the country was gripped by a wave […]
The Most Prolific Post-War Lincoln City Striker
You may recall a day or two ago that I mentioned how I feel my support of the Imps was always fated. I mean aside […]
Most Prolific Lincoln City Strikers – 10
Number 10 in our countdown brings us to a striker remembered not only for his goals but for his impact on one of the most […]
Most Prolific Lincoln City Strikers- #24
Number 24 on our list is a name a little less familiar to younger fans than yesterday’s. Before we go on, this is a list […]
Lincoln City’s Involvement In The 1964 Match Fixing Scandal
The 1964 betting scandal that engulfed English football seemingly centred on three Sheffield Wednesday players, Peter Swan, Tony Kay and David Layne, whose careers were […]
Memory Match: Birmingham City 2-1 Imps 1969
Saturday 4th January 1969 Birmingham City 2 Lincoln City 1 (FA Cup Third Round) After the grim days of the early and mid-1960s Lincoln City […]
Looking Back At: Dick Neal
I was contacted by a reader, Derek Burrows, who suggested I tell the story of Dick Neal ahead of our clash with Birmingham City. Neal’s […]
Looking Back At: Keith Ellis
Keith Ellis Date of birth: 6.11.35 Born: Sheffield Height: 6ft 1in Position: Centre forward City appearances: League: 7 FA Cup: 1, goals: 1, Total: 8, […]
The Fortnight That Was – Derby County in November 1967
It might have escaped your attention, but 56 years ago today, the Imps got their record attendance for a game. It came in the League […]
The Story of The Imps Record Breaking Winter of 1963
60 years ago, the Imps took part in a relatively low-key affair. We played a Coventry City side from one division higher in 1962/63, managed […]
The Arsenal Winger Who Signed For City And Left An Hour Later
Yesterday, we looked at some players City almost signed – from James McClean to Darren Rogers; we featured players who had been to the Bank […]
Looking Back At: The Imps Great League Cup Run
Most of the 1960s were dark days for Lincoln City, with three successive seasons of relegation and re-election followed by three out of four when […]
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