Over 1,400 Lincoln City fans renewed their season ticket for next year within 24 hours, a new club record.
The Imps’ renewal window for season tickets ahead of the 2021/22 campaign went on sale on Wednesday morning, and around 25% of season ticket holders renewed within the first day.
It is the most season tickets to be sold in one day in the club’s history, with more than 1,400 pledging their seat for next campaign.
Fans have had to watch Lincoln from home for the last year due to coronavirus lockdown meaning that stadiums must be empty for football matches.
The Imps’ following has never faltered during this period, consistently having among the highest numbers in League One for iFollow match passes, where EFL clubs broadcast their games live.
It is no doubt down to the loyal support of the club, but also the unbelievable achievements of the squad and manager Michael Appleton during this season.
Appleton has guided Lincoln City to 3rd place in League One, all but guaranteeing a play-off spot and even having an outside chance of automatic promotion to the Championship.
If they do pull off the unthinkable, it would be the first time since 1960 that the Imps would play in the second tier of English football.
A spokesperson for the club said: “We have been blown away by our supporters once again following the release of season memberships yesterday morning.
“To have around 25% renew within the first 24 hours is incredible and we are really grateful for their support.
“The fans have backed us in huge numbers via iFollow all season and we look forward to welcoming them back in person at LNER Stadium ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.”
Lincoln’s crucial match with second-placed Peterborough United will take place at 3pm on Saturday, May 1, with victory leaving the Imps just five points behind Posh with a game in hand.
Peterborough will be promoted from League One with a draw, and would become the second side to win promotion after playing Lincoln, following Hull whose fate was sealed after a 2-1 victory against Appleton’s Imps last weekend.
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We would like to speak to him in connection with a reported assault at a venue on North Street, Cleethorpes, in the early hours of Sunday 24 July.
It was reported that a man assaulted another man, who was taken to hospital for treatment on his injuries.
Extensive enquiries have been ongoing, but if you are the man in the images, or if you know who he is, you can contact us on 101, quoting log 141 of 25 July.
We are appealing for witnesses following an alleged robbery at around 2.30pm in North Parade, Grantham yesterday (18 August).
This offence took place in the middle of the afternoon in a busy area, and we believe that there may be people who witnessed this, or may have captured the incident itself or the group of youths in the moments before or after in the surrounding streets.
We are asking our community if they have any CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage they can share which could help with our enquiries. We are particularly keen to hear from any drivers who may have been in North Parade at around 2.30pm who have dashcam.
Officers were called to reports that a teenage boy had been approached by a group of around five youths, all boys or young men, who had demanded he hand over a designer bag. One of the group is then reported to have punched the victim to the head, causing an injury before taking the bag. All five then left the area.
Several of the youths were on bikes, wearing black balaclavas and one is reported to have been wearing a light blue tracksuit.
Officers carried out an immediate search of the surrounding streets, and arrested two people in connection with the offence within 40 minutes of the incident being reported.
The bag taken has been recovered.
A 13-year-old boy and a 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of robbery have released on police bail while investigations continue.
If you can help there are a number of ways to get in touch:
By calling 101 quoting incident 223 of 18 August.
By emailing force.[email protected] quoting incident 223 of 18 August in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.