We're Only Here For The Lincoln, your new source for all things Lincoln City! 🔴⚪️
A project by
@Jake_Tonge98
,
@xLepebble
and
@MattFentonImps
.
Join us on Tuesday morning for our first podcast episode, as we cover yesterdays draw against Posh 🎙️⚽️
Solid start at Lincoln for City’s Number One - George Wickens! 🧤
League Starts: 8
Save Percentage: 70%
Saves per game: 2.4
Accurate Passes per game: 10.9 (42%)
Recoveries per game: 7.4
AMR: 6.88
Lincoln fans, what have you made of Wickens at The Imps? 🤔
#UTI
What an international break this is becoming for our young lads. JJ McKiernan notches his first goal for Northern Ireland’s U21 side.
Two assists for our
#10
this afternoon as well. What a performance, JJ😮💨
#ImpsAsOne
#WeAreImps
Congrats to Denny Oliver - Lincoln lad who has highly impressed through the academy. The midfielder, able to play as a 6/ 8, has been a key figure for the U18s for the past 2 seasons with dominating and eye catching performances. Oliver has regularly trained with the first team.
Really good performance today, completely ran the show in both halves. Maybe could and should’ve been 3 or 4.
Pleased for Freddie and Bailey to score and open their accounts for the season.
Away record smashed, third in the league, cracking weekend.
Enjoy folks🫡
FA Cup 1st Round Draw.
⏰ Tonight - 7pm
📺 BBC 2
⚽️ Lincoln City - Ball Number 28
🔮HFTL Draw Prediction:
Jake - Newport County (H)
Matt - Barrow (A)
Lep - Weston Super Mare (H)
Imps - Who would you like Lincoln to draw and why? 🤔
#UTI
MICHAEL SKUBALA MASTERCLASS.
After an uninspiring first half, The Imps turned it on after half time and got it absolutely spot on! Great strikes from Makama and Draper! Superb tactical management to see the game out and get the win.
Lincoln fans, thoughts on today’s game?
#UTI
Congratulations to Sean Roughan for another goal for Ireland U21’s tonight.
Our centre half has now scored in back to back games for his country, not bad for a defender, eh?
That first senior cap can’t be far away now👊🏻
#ImpsAsOne
#WeAreImps
Looks like Tom Bayliss is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Massive loss for the Imps, Bayliss for all his critics has had a very solid start to the season, for me.
Time for Moylan and JJ to step up!
Lincoln City midfielder Tom Bayliss will be out of action for the next few months due to a knee injury. Despite this setback, Head Coach Michael Skubala says he is confident in the depth of his squad.
You can hear a full interview with the Imps boss on Hope and Glory after 6pm
The Imps have scored 1️⃣5️⃣ GOALS this season across 1️⃣0️⃣ different players - this highlights the high amount of attacking threat from different areas on the pitch.
We also have a wide range of assisters with 8️⃣ different players.
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Last 5 FA Cup 1st Round Draws & Outcome:
2019/20: Ipswich (L1) 1-1 Lincoln. Ipswich won replay 1-0.
2020/21: Lincoln 6-2 Forest Green (L2)
2021/22: Lincoln 1-0 Bowers & Pitsea (Isthmian Premier)
2022/23: Chippenham (NLS) 1-0 Lincoln
2023/24: Lincoln 1-2 Morecambe (L2)
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Our fixtures in October -
Blackpool (A)🍊
Leyton Orient (H)🅾️
Wrexham (A) 🐉 *
Birmingham City (H)💸
Crawley (A)🔴
Northampton (H) 👞
Stockport (H) 🎩
* subject to postponement due to international call ups.
How many points should we be targeting?
#ImpsAsOne
#WeAreImps
One person dies by suicide every 90 minutes, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
At your lowest point it won’t feel like it, but everyone has a support team.
Reach out.
#YouAreNotAlone
.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
❤️
Our DMs are ALWAYS open.
MATCHDAY!
The last game before the international break and it is a Lincolnshire Derby.
Imps fans, with an expected much changed side, what’s your thoughts?
HFTL Score Predictions:
Jake: 2-0 Lincoln
Matt: 3-1 Lincoln
Lep: 3-0 Lincoln
What is your score prediction?
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#UTI
MATCHDAY -1!
Lincoln fans - Who would you like to see start tomorrow’s match against Leyton Orient? 🤔
Can you see Tom Hamer coming into the side to replace the suspended Adam Jackson?
Tom Bayliss or Jack Moylan to play in midfield?
Who would you start in attack?
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#UTI
Jovon Makama ✍️ 😃
Makama has had a strong start with 2 goals from 11 games in all competitions.
League One Per Game:
Shots: 1.1 (0.6 on target)
Key Passes: 0.4
Successful Passes: 5.4 (62%)
Duels Won: 2.6 (25%)
AMR: 6.52
What have you made of Makama’s season so far? 💫
#UTI
Love. To. See. It. 🤩
The Imps have been incredible this calendar year, very impressive stats! Michael Skubala has been a big success, long may it continue! 👏
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No team has more points than Lincoln City in 2024 (LG1)
The Imps have played 30 matches, winning 17 drawing 9 losing 4 times. (60 points)
They also L1D3 in the first 4 matches of 2024.
They’ve scored 51 conceded 21.
#ImpsAsOne
Sean Roughan starts tonight for Ireland U21 as they attempt to qualify for the European Championships.
A win tonight in Trieste would mean they would leapfrog their opponents on H2H and qualify for the competition for the first time.
All the best tonight, Sean☘️👊🏻
Looking ahead to Saturday’s match against table toppers Birmingham City, this fixture has occurred 37 times with 25 Blues wins, 8 draws and 4 Lincoln victories.
We have not faced each other since a League Cup tie in 2004 - Birmingham won 3-1. The last Imps win was in 1911.
#UTI
Liverpool based Benjamin Speedie will referee the Imps game against Stockport County tomorrow.
He has reffed 11 games in the EFL so far this season. Handing out 29 yellows and 0 reds.
He has awarded two penalties in games this season also.
So the Imps will head to Chesham United of the National League South in Round 1 of this year’s FA Cup.
The Generals are 14th this season in the National League South.
What do we make of that and who will be making the trip to Buckinghamshire?
#ImpsAsOne
#WeAreImps
Simon Mather has been appointed as the man in the middle for our clash with league leaders Birmingham City on Saturday.
He has officiated 8 games this year, mainly in League Two.
Mather has dished out 23 yellows and 3 reds thus far.
It's been a solid weekend for
@xLepebble
as he went 11-4 in FUT Champs! 🏆
This had us wondering, how are our fellow Imps doing on Ultimate Team?👀
Send us a screenshot of the team you're currently using! 📸
Bonus points for anyone who's using Imps in their starting XI! 🔴⚪️🎮
MATCHDAY -1!
Lincoln fans - Who would you like to see start tomorrow night’s game against Crawley Town? 🤔
Does Bailey Cadamarteri keep his starting place after his goal?
Could Erik Ring be given a start after impressing from the bench?
Who would you play in midfield?
#UTI
NEW HFTL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW -
No football this weekend, no worries as the chaps are joined by EFL extraordinaire
@GabSutton
to discuss the Imps' first 9 league games of the season.
Get amongst it!
#ImpsAsOne
#WeAreImps
Absolutely made up for Jovon, very much a fan favourite on the HFTL podcast.
This is thoroughly warranted. The development from 2023 Jovon to 2024 Jovon is night and day.
Very clever from the club tying him down to a long term deal, his value will only go up from here!
@HFTL1884
Morning all: There's to be a round of applause at 82 minutes tomorrow for City fan Lisa Dixon's mother, who passed away recently. I'm going to mention it in my blog, but can't find the lady's first name anywhere; are you able to help, please?
IT IS MATCHDAY!
We are buzzing for this one, another match at the Bank 🏠
How are we feeling, Lincoln fans? Are we confident going into the game?
HFTL Score Predictions:
Jake: 2-1 Lincoln
Matt: 1-0 Lincoln
Lep: 2-0 Lincoln
What is everyone’s score prediction?
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#UTI
Afternoon Imps! 👋
Reflection on yesterday’s game vs Birmingham City; what’s your thoughts on the match?
Looking into the stats, Birmingham dominated ball possession and passing attempts - however Lincoln match Birmingham in terms of shots and chance creation.
#UTI
MATCHDAY! 🛣️
Crawley Town away tonight - 22nd vs 7th. Our last visit to Crawley was in 23rd March 2019 as The Imps won 3-0.
Hands up if you’re going tonight 🙋🏼♂️
HFTL Score Predictions:
Jake: 4-0 W
Matt: 2-0 W
Lep: 6-2 W
@TomFM_YT
: 4-1 W
What is your score prediction?
#UTI
MATCHDAY -1!
Lincoln fans - Who would you like to see start tomorrow against Stockport County? 🤔
After conceding 6 goals in the last 2 matches, would you change the defence?
Would you put Conor McGrandles back into the side?
Could we see a change of formation/ system?
#UTI
We’ve had some cracking goals in the Lincolnshire Derby over the years! From Hamza Bencherif’s last minute winner & Charlee Adams’ thunderbolt in 2014/15 to Harry Toffolo’s strike in 2018/19.
What has been your favourite ever Lincoln goal vs Grimsby, and why?
#UTI
Carl Brook is the man in the middle for our visit to Crawley Town tonight.
He has refereed 9 games this season, giving 41 yellows and 1 red.
His last 3 games officiating Lincoln:
March 24 - Orient (H) 1-0 W
Nov 22 - Chippenham (A) 1-0 L
March 22 - Wimbledon (A) 2-0 W
MATCHDAY -1!
Lincoln fans - Who would you like to see start tomorrow’s game against Birmingham City? 🤔
With Tom Bayliss’ injury, who would you play in midfield?
Could you see Reeco Hackett and Ethan Hamilton come into the starting 11?
Who would you start in attack?
🗣️
#UTI
The U18s squad was blessed with an array of talent in 2020/21, reaching the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. A number of players achieved a professional contract 👀
Well worth a read.
🧵⬇️
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In the 2020/21 season, Lincoln U18s impressively reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup and narrowly lost 3-2 AET to Watford U18s.
Where Are They Now?
🧵
#UTI
@LCFCAcademy
Driving up to Blackpool later?
Need something to make the drive to a bit quicker?
Tuck into the newest HFTL episode dissecting our win at Cambridge and looking ahead to tonight’s top of the table clash at Bloomfield Road.
In this thread, we will look into the key indicators and statistics from this season, and compare Lincoln City 2024/25 over the first 9 league games against our previous 5 seasons in League One.
MATCHDAY! 🔴⚪️
Big game today as we face Birmingham City at Sincil Bank in front of a sold out crowd.
Lincoln fans - What’s your thoughts ahead of today’s game?
HFTL Score Predictions:
Jake: 1-1
Matt: 2-1 Birmingham
Lep: 1-0 Lincoln
What is your score prediction?
#UTI
IT IS MATCHDAY!
We are buzzing for this one, another match at the Bank 🏠
How are we feeling, Lincoln fans? Are we confident going into the game?
HFTL Score Predictions:
Jake: 2-1 Lincoln
Matt: 1-0 Lincoln
Lep: 2-0 Lincoln
What is everyone’s score prediction?
🗣️
#UTI
Zach Jeacock has been reliable and looked assured when called upon. Definitely a future Number One 🧤
ALL COMPETITIONS
Games: 4 (3 Starts)
Clean Sheets: 2
Save Percentage: 63%
Saves per game: 1.7
Accurate Passes per game: 14.75 (65%)
Recoveries per game: 4.75
AMR: 6.6
#UTI
Gary Taylor-Fletcher
GTF signed for Orient in June 2001 for £50k, but failed to impress and spent large parts of his 2 year spell at The O’s out on loan.
GTF joined Lincoln in August 2003 and scored 30 in 90 games, helping the club consecutively finish in the Play Offs!
Lee Angol
Angol is hailed as the 🐐 from a selection of Lincoln supporters after winning 2 league titles (NL 16/17 & L2 18/19) across 2 loan moves.
Angol joined The O’s in July 2019 and scored 7 goals in 46 appearances in a 2 year spell at the club.
He has reffed the Imps four teams over his short EFL career thus far:
January 2023 - MK Dons (A) - 0-0 D
February 2022 - Doncaster (H) - 0-1 L
September 2021 - Ipswich (H) - 0-1 L
October 2020 - Crewe (A) - 1-0 W*
* A Harry Anderson winner to keep the Imps top of L1!
Team News
Shayne Lavery and Josh Stokes remain injured for Cambridge. Ryan Loft is still out, potentially Elias Kachunga too.
George Wickens could possibly be back after missing last week.
Ethan Hamilton has trained all week. Reeco Hackett has also been on the grass.
HFTL’s Jake thoughts
“Blackpool will prove to be a tough test for us tonight, with their current form and players within their squad. But it’s a game that if we play at the same tempo and style we did on Saturday, I think it’s one we can see a positive outcome come from it”.
Opposition Manager
Steve Bruce
Bruce was appointed head coach at Blackpool on 3rd September 2024 - his side have won their last 4 league games.
Bruce has managed over 1000 matches with a 38% win rate. His former clubs include Birmingham, Wigan, Sunderland, Hull and Newcastle.
Jordan Maguire-Drew
JMD joined Lincoln on loan in July 2017 but failed to make an impact. He scored a fantastic free kick against Everton U21s in the EFL Trophy.
He joined Orient on permanent in Jan 2019 and helped the club win the National League. He scored 12 in 69 games.