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1980-1989

On This Day: Injury Crisis Leaves Lincoln City With Just 11 Fit Players

August 18, 2026 Gary 0

On this day in 1988, Lincoln City were preparing for their first season back in the Football League, but Colin Murphy’s carefully assembled squad was […]

Five More Strikers Who Terrorised Lincoln City Over The Years

June 19, 2026 Gary 1

On Wednesday, I did a Top Ten Strikers For Scoring Past Lincoln City article. It featured what Transfermarkt claimed were the ten strikers who scored […]

The Lincoln City Signing Who Failed a Medical a Month After Signing

June 5, 2026 Gary 0

You hear of transfers not going ahead because of a failed medical, and there are doubtless some that you don’t hear about as well, but […]

Lincoln City v Leyton Orient 1986: When Eastenders Help Drive Down Attendances

April 10, 2026 Gary 1

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 […]

‘Hoping That Lincoln Would Go Up’ – Luton Town Hero On Why He Coveted a Lincoln City Promotion

April 2, 2026 Gary 0

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

April 2, 2026 Gary 0

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 20, 2026 Gary 0

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

March 16, 2026 Gary 1

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

March 6, 2026 Gary 0

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

March 2, 2026 Gary 0

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

February 17, 2026 Gary 0

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

February 5, 2026 Gary 0

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

December 20, 2025 Gary 0

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

December 18, 2025 Gary 2

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

December 6, 2025 Gary 0

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 […]

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