The Lincoln City fanbase have been sharing tributes and memories of a devoted supporter who lost his life at the age of 47 after battling cancer.
Michael Waterfall worked at Lincoln County Hospital and was a lifelong fan of the Imps, following them home and away for a number of years.
He witnessed relegations, promotions, trips to Wembley, the true highs and lows of a football fan were etched in Michael’s memory.
Michael tragically lost his life on Thursday, April 29 after a short battle with cancer, at just 47-years-old.
In a post from Lincoln City’s Supporter Liaison Officers, Lindsey Warwick called Michael “a lifelong imp who always had time for a chat and a smile.”
Lindsey continued: “He will be truly missed by many. Our condolences and thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time.”
Michael was a much-loved figure at Sincil Bank.
Hannah Creedy commented in tribute of her co-worker Michael, saying: “I have known and worked with you for over 10 years and have never seen you without a smile on your face. I hope you are now at peace.”
Many more supporters joined in to share memories they have on the terraces and beyond with Michael, who was clearly an immensely popular figure among the Imps fanbase.
Amanda Clayson said: “RIP my friend and fellow Imp”, while Alan Long, one of the club’s Supporter Liaison Officers, said: “Huge Imps fan who will be missed by us all at Lincoln City FC. RIP Michael.”
Fran Miller commented: “Sincere condolences to family and friends. Always sorry to lose a fellow Imp.”
Lincoln City will be hoping to honour Michael with promotion to the Championship, as the 3rd placed Imps prepare for a huge match away at 2nd placed Peterborough United, knowing a draw will secure a play-off spot and a win will keep slight hopes of automatic promotion alive.
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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 orĀ online.