Lincoln City v Leyton Orient 1986: When Eastenders Help Drive Down Attendances
A last-gasp goal in each half secured Lincoln City a dramatic 2-0 victory over Leyton Orient at Sincil Bank in September 1986. However, the story […]
1980-1989
‘Hoping That Lincoln Would Go Up’ – Luton Town Hero On Why He Coveted a Lincoln City Promotion
Wayne Turner is Mr Luton Town. A hometown boy, he graduated from their academy and played a role in their promotion from the Second Division […]
Looking Back At: Lincoln City Put Five Past Wimbledon At The Bank
It might be AFC Wimbledon this weekend, but it’s Wimbledon in my eyes. Always has been, always will be. I remember the 1987 and 1988 […]
Looking Back: Lincoln City and Rotherham Share Six Goals On Dark Night For English Football
March 13th, 1985 was a memorable night for one big reason. It was not memorable for Rotherham’s visit to Sincil Bank in a rearranged fixture. […]
Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town Last Time We Almost Went Up Automatically
Lincoln City travelled to face Huddersfield Town in buoyant mood in March 1982, the side carrying a quietly impressive run of form into a demanding […]
Remembering Another Lincoln City Top of the Table Clash
First against second this weekend in a game that might have a big say in the League One title race. Promotion is at the forefront […]
To Hull and Back – The Evolution of Murphy’s Imps
Lincoln City and Hull City used to be quite a rivalry, but fans haven’t seen us play each other in a stadium since 2004. It […]
Champions v Relegation Strugglers: Lincoln City Stun Northampton Town in 1987
Lincoln City produced one of the most improbable performances of their season on Sunday, 26 April 1987, derailing Northampton Town’s Fourth Division title party at […]
Looking Back: Plymouth Argyle Blown Away As Imps Strengthen Grip On Third Division
Back in October 1982, things were looking good for the Imps ahead of a trip to Plymouth Argyle. We were top of the table and […]
On This Day: Imps Sack Beleaguered Boss, Former Liverpool Man Dismissed Also
As we look ahead to today, hoping for a boost going into Christmas, Michael Skubala is not in any danger, nor our third-tier status. However, […]
On This Day: City Put Nine Past Bournemouth In Harry Redknapp’s First Game
42 years ago today, City recorded a win that is still talked about. It was perhaps the highest point of Colin Murphy‘s Lincoln City reign, […]
The Imps’ Last Silverware of the 20th Century
The year is 1988; Lincoln City have bounced back from the GMVC at the first attempt. Fans were eager to put trips to Fisher and […]
Most Prolific Lincoln City Strikers- #20
Number 20 on our list brings us into the modern era and to a name that still commands huge respect across English football. Few players […]
Memory Match: Wycombe in the GMVC (No, Not That One)
It may surprise many to hear this, but we played Wycombe twice in our GMVC season. Given the magnitude of the second meeting, our 2-0 […]
Ten Great Opening Day Fixtures: Scunthorpe, 1989
They say football is a game of moments, and for Lincoln City, the opening day of the 1989–90 season delivered a full spectrum in ninety […]
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