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Michael Skubala Wins Manager of the Month, Again Michael Skubala and the Lincoln City management team have once again lifted the Manager of the Month award. In a remarkable season of achievements, the Imps' boss and his staff have been honoured for a third time, and were nominated for one more as well. It would be hard not to give it to them - February saw us win four and draw one, scoring 15 goals and conceding just twice.

Michael Skubala Wins Manager of the Month, Again (Olé Olé)

‘Collective Desire’ – Reaction To Third Manager Of The Month For Michael Skubala Michael Skubala became only the third Lincoln City manager to collect three Football League Manager of the Month awards this morning, joining Colin Murphy and Graham Taylor. He became only the second to collect three or more in a season, a remarkable achievement given our position in the budget table, and the size of some of our rivals. The Imps were relentless in February, dropping just two points in the tie with Bolton, and putting four past Plymouth, Blackpool and…

'Collective Desire' - Reaction The Third Manager Of The Month For Michael Skubala

‘Always There’ – Michael Skubala Reflects on Stockport County Is this weekend's game with Stockport County game 20 of an unbeaten run, or the game where it comes to an end? A relentless Lincoln City have not just gone 19 unbeaten, but won 15 of those 19. It's a run which has seen us strengthen our grip on the League One promotion battle to a point where it is ours to lose.

'Always There' - Michael Skubala Reflects on Stockport County

Cardiff City Boss Praises Club After Racist Abuse Report Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has praised his club’s swift action after allegations of racist abuse during our recent visit to the Welsh capital. The Imps’ 2-0 victory over the Bluebirds last weekend was overshadowed by reports that City captain Tendayi Darikwa was the target of racist comments from a supporter inside the stadium. Michael Skubala revealed after the match that there had been “allegations of racist comments” directed towards the defender, prompting an investigation by the home club.

Cardiff City Boss Praises Club After Racist Abuse Report

Celtic Eye Huddersfield Town Talent as Transfer Interest Intensifies Interest in Huddersfield Town youngster Cameron Ashia is beginning to gather pace, with Celtic among the clubs reportedly keeping a close eye on the midfielder’s progress. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most promising young players at the John Smith’s Stadium this season, and his development has not gone unnoticed. Ashia has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in League One, becoming a regular presence in Huddersfield’s senior squad after initially arriving through the club’s B Team system in 2024.

Celtic Eye Huddersfield Town Talent as Transfer Interest Intensifies

Blackpool Boss Makes Honest Admission Amidst Relegation Battle Blackpool boss Ian Evatt admits his side are mentally fragile after their latest League One defeat. The Seasiders slipped back into the relegation zone after a damaging 4-1 loss to AFC Wimbledon, with Evatt delivering a blunt assessment of his team’s mentality following the collapse. Blackpool travelled to Plough Lane knowing results elsewhere had already tightened the battle at the bottom of League One, but the night quickly turned sour.

Blackpool Boss Makes Honest Relegation Admission

Ref Watch: Lincoln City v Stockport County Referee: Charles Breakspear, Charles Assistant Referee: Matthew Sowerby, Aaron Hallam Fourth Official: Matt Archibald We've seen this referee already this season, but he's been around for a while. The earliest Lincoln City match overseen by Charles Breakspear in the available records dates back to the 2012/13 Conference season. In January of that campaign, Forest Green Rovers visited Sincil Bank and left with a 2-1 victory, a frustrating afternoon for the Imps as the visitors made their chances count.

Ref Watch: Lincoln City v Stockport County

Comparing Two Lincoln City Record Unbeaten Runs – Match by Match City go into this weekend's clash with Stockport County on the cusp of matching an all-time record in the Football League for unbeaten matches. If we avoid defeat against the Hatters, it will mean we have done so for 20 consecutive League One matches, with the current record standing at 19. That record, set by Danny Cowley's Imps in 2018/19, helped us to the League Two title.

Comparing Two Lincoln City Record Unbeaten Runs - Match by Match

Looking Back: A Six-Goal Thriller Sees Spoils Shared Between Lincoln City and Stockport County This weekend, we face Stockport County with both sides firmly in the play-off mix.  Our history with Stockport is very complex. They were one of the sides we battled with in 1987, when we were relegated from the league, and they were not, and they were the side that slipped out of the league in 2011 alongside us. We're kindred spirits, although they did go a division lower, and have played Championship football since the Sky TV era.

Looking Back: A Six-Goal Thriller Sees Spoils Shared Between Lincoln City and Stcokport County

‘Everybody Wants To Beat Us’ – Michael Skubala Speaks Ahead Of Lincoln City Day Off Michael Skubala suggested that Lincoln City have a target on their backs going into the final ten games of the season. Six wins from ten will guarantee the Imps Championship football next season, or a points tally of 17. That will reduce with every game Bolton do not win, but at present the maths still say we may not go up.

'Everybody Wants To Beat Us' - Michael Skubala Speaks Ahead Of Lincoln City Day Off

Grantham Town Forced To Settle For a Point After Former Imps Keeping Heroics Grantham Town were forced to settle for a point in a key United Counties League promotion clash after Newark Town fought back in the second half at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium, writes David Ward. The Gingerbreads remain firmly in the hunt near the top of the Premier Division North, but Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw means the race at the summit remains tight with only a handful of games remaining.

Grantham Town Forced To Settle For a Point After Former Imps Keeping Heroics

Fighting Spirit: Lincoln City Win Exeter City Battle As Promotion Beckons Last night felt like the traditional Lincoln City banana skin. Exeter City have been a bogey team in recent seasons. We've been poor in some matches against them, and we've been robbed in others. We fight against them, sometimes metaphorically, and sometimes literally, and rarely do we get a big result. Rarely do we get the outcome we need against them, especially at their place.

Fighting Spirit: Lincoln City Win Exeter City Battle As Promotion Beckons

‘Made It About Him’ – Exeter City Boss Reacts To Ugly Scenes After Lincoln City Defeat Exeter City boss Matt Taylor claimed Sonny Bradley made it 'all about him' and triggered the ugly scenes that followed the Imps' 1-0 win in Devon last night. Bradley removed his shirt at the final whistle, which Exeter players took exception to. There was a bit of a melee, with two players booked by referee Carl Brook. An FA charge of failing to control players is sure to follow, which will come with a fine and a telling off.

'Made It About Him' - Exeter City Boss Reacts To Ugly Scenes After Lincoln City Defeat

‘A Team Of Men’ – Exeter City Laments Imps’ Defeat, Believes Goal Was Offside Exeter City manager Matt Taylor spoke to the press after the Imps' 1-0 win at St James Park last night, paying tribute to City in a game he felt might have been different. Winless in nine, the Grecians looked a solid outfit, a reflection of what they've been for the past couple of seasons. City got the only goal of the game from an…

'A Team Of Men' - Exeter City Laments Imps' Defeat, Believes Goal Was Offside

‘Got Out Of Hand’ – Michael Skubala On Melee As Lincoln City Win At Exeter The fine 1-0 win in Devon that put Lincoln City four points clear at the top of the table had a bit of everything, including a melee after the final whistle. There may be a fine for failing to control players, but emotions ran high once Carl Brook ended proceedings. Former Plymouth Argyle defender Sonny Bradley seemed to be in the thick of it, and he collected a yellow card along with Dom Jefferies and Exeter striker Josh Magennis.

'Got Out Of Hand' - Michael Skubala On Melee As Lincoln City Win At Exeter

Michael Skubala Nominated For Manager of the Month, Again Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala has been nominated for the Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month award once again after another outstanding run of results. The Imps' head coach has been recognised for our performances during February, a month in which City extended their remarkable unbeaten sequence and continued their push at the top end of the League One table.

Michael Skubala Nominated For Manager of the Month, Again

‘Could Have Been 4-0’ – Michael Skubala Reflects On Lincoln City Win In Devon Michael Skubala's Lincoln City took another huge stride towards Championship football with a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Exeter City. City spurned a number of chances, with one coming as early as the first minute, but took the lead before the half-hour mark through Tom Hamer's header. Thirty minutes later, the home side found their top gear, and it turned into a nail-biting finale, which we rode out.

'Could Have Been 4-0' - Michael Skubala Reflects On Lincoln City Win In Devon

Advantage Lincoln In League One Title Race: Exeter City 0-1 Imps Lincoln City took another giant stride towards promotion to the Championship by extending the lead over third-placed Bolton Wanderers to 13 points with ten matches left to play. On an attritional evening in Devon, City knew a win would open a bigger gap over the Trotters as this was the game in hand we've been holding, like an ace up the sleeve.

Advantage Lincoln In League One Title Race: Exeter City 0-1 Imps

When Lincoln City and Cardiff City Battled For Promotion, And a Slip Up At Exeter City Cost Us Lincoln City travelled to Exeter City on April 12th 1997, knowing their promotion hopes were hanging by a thread. I often do these matches of the past, and usually I look at all the meetings between the club we're playing and us, choose one with either a City win, or something controversial in it, and write about that. I chose this because it is a 3-3 draw, and only when I drilled down did I realise how comfortably it fitted into our current promotion challenge with Cardiff City.

When Lincoln City and Cardiff City Battled For Promotion, And a Slip Up At Exeter City Cost Us

Season Ticket Waiting List Introduced – Historic Moment For Lincoln City At midday today, Lincoln City entered uncharted territory. For what I believe is the first time in the club's history, a waiting list has had to be set up for new season ticket sales. As a potential promotion to the Championship beckons, the first time we could move from the third tier to the second in 74 years, fans who want to buy a new season ticket will have to wait.

Season Ticket Waiting List Introduced - Historic Moment For Lincoln City

Two of Lincoln City’s League One Rivals Reportedly Up For Sale Two of Lincoln City’s League One rivals could soon be changing hands, with reports suggesting both Bradford City and Wigan Athletic are currently on the market. Recent reporting has lifted the lid on potential investment opportunities across the EFL, and it appears two clubs the Imps have already faced this season are among those quietly available to prospective buyers. According to a…

Two of Lincoln City's League One Rivals Reportedly Up For Sale

Cardiff City Issue Strong Statement In Race Row Cardiff City have responded in the strongest possible way to allegations of racial abuse directed at Imps captain Tendayi Darikwa this weekend. Our fine 2-0 was marred by a stoppage after we took the lead. Rob Street's goal led to wild celebrations, but in the aftermath, Tendayi reported being the victim of racist abuse. My understanding is that everything was handled impeccably by the officials and Cardiff City at the time, and the decision was made by our captain to play on.

Cardiff City Issue Strong Statement In Race Row

Michael Skubala Highlights Difficulty In Preparing For Exeter City Clash Michael Skubala believes tonight's game against Exeter City is hard to prepare for, given Exeter's recent managerial upheavals. In recent seasons, we've been blocked by Gary Caldwell's resilient but limited approach, with very few shots against but very few wins in the bag. It's been hard for us, but he's gone. Dan Green came and went, and now Matt Taylor is in the hot seat.

Michael Skubala Highlights Difficulty In Preparing For Exeter City Clash

Exeter City Boss Reveals Injury Latest Ahead Of Lincoln City Visit Matt Taylor revealed he'll have a few doubts in the Exeter City squad ahead of this evening's game against Lincoln City. Taylor has been in charge of the Grecians for a little over a week and is still feeling his way through the squad, which has been hit by injury in recent months. While we nurse Jack Moylan back to health, and are set to be without James Collins, Oscar Thorn, Adam Jackson and Freddie Draper, Taylor has injury issues of his own.

Exeter City Boss Reveals Injury Latest Ahead Of Lincoln City Visit

League One Latest: Job To Go At Plymouth Argyle, Manchester United Youngster Backed Financial pressure, loan uncertainty and a few telling dressing room messages have all shaped the latest news from around League One. While City continue to set the pace at the top, there is plenty going on elsewhere in the division. From Plymouth Argyle’s off-field concerns to updates involving Bradford City, Wigan Athletic and Port Vale, here are four stories from across League One.

League One Latest: Job To Go At Plymouth Argyle, Manchester United Youngster Backed

Lincoln City Fans Left Stranded: Further Collective Demonisation Of Football Fans Some Lincoln City supporters were left stranded in Cardiff on Saturday evening after a coach company refused to transport them home following the discovery of alcohol on board one of the vehicles. The incident occurred after City’s 2-0 victory over Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium, a result that sent the Imps to the top of League One. Two coaches operated by Black Cat Travel had transported supporters to South Wales for the top-of-the-table clash, but the company later confirmed neither vehicle would be used to take passengers home after South Wales Police reportedly discovered alcohol on one of the buses.

Lincoln City Fans Left Stranded: Further Collective Demonisation Of Football Fans

Lincoln City’s League One Rivals Sack Manager As Relegation Beckons Northampton Town have sacked manager Kevin Nolan after a dramatic collapse in form that has dragged the Cobblers into the League One relegation zone. The decision was confirmed on Monday afternoon following a run of just one win in 16 league matches, a sequence that has left Northampton 23rd in the table and three points from safety. The 43-year-old departs after 70 matches in charge, having been appointed in December 2024 on a two-and-a-half-year contract following the resignation of Jon Brady.

Lincoln City's League One Rivals Sack Manager As Relegation Beckons

‘Not Played On Paper’ – Exeter City Boss Loks Ahead To Lincoln City Challenge Lincoln City make the trip down the M5 to face Devon side Exeter City tomorrow, looking for a first win at St James Park since August 2018. That win came in our 2018/19 title-winning season, and we go back to face the Grecians once again embroiled in a title battle. This time, we're on the back of 18 League One matches unbeaten, a run that tops Michael Skubala's previous best, 16, set in 2023/24.

'Not Played On Paper' - Exeter City Boss Loks Ahead To Lincoln City Challenge

Lincoln City Injury Update Ahead of Exeter City Clash Lincoln City have stayed down in Bath as they await the second game in four days in the south west against Exeter City. After going for a meal on Saturday evening as a group, it is back to the grindstone, hunting three points on a trip to mid-table Exeter City. Under new management, they'll be hoping to do the double over us, while we're after our first win at St James Park since August 2018.

Lincoln City Injury Update Ahead of Exeter City Clash