May 10, 2021 4.10 pm This story is over 14 months old

Cowleys to stay at Portsmouth despite missing out on Lincoln reunion in play-offs

Imps legends staying on the south coast

Danny and Nicky Cowley have signed new long-term contracts at Portsmouth. | Photo: Portsmouth FC

By Ellis Karran Local News Reporter

Lincoln City legends Danny and Nicky Cowley have signed long-term contracts at League One side Portsmouth after just missing out on the play-off places.

The former Lincoln City manager Danny and his brother Nicky Cowley joined Pompey in March, but despite an upturn in form they could not guide the club to the League One play-off places.

Portsmouth ended up finishing in 8th place, just two points from a play-off spot, after losing to Accrington Stanley on the final game of the season.

Cowley’s former employers Lincoln City had no such troubles, finishing in fifth place and securing a play-off semi final tie with Sunderland, starting at the LNER Stadium next week.

This means that any hopes of a dream reunion between Cowley and the Imps may be diminished, unless Lincoln do not secure promotion to the Championship via the play-offs.

Cowley spent over three years at Lincoln City, guiding the club to two promotions and two league titles, as well as a magical FA Cup run to the quarter-finals in 2017.

Danny Cowley pictured with the FA Cup. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Danny and Nicky left the Imps in September 2019 to join Championship side Huddersfield Town, and were shockingly sacked despite guiding the Yorkshire side out of the relegation zone.

They were replaced by current manager Michael Appleton, who has inspired Lincoln towards the top end of the table with a modern brand of attacking football.

Lincoln City’s supporters will get to watch Appleton’s side live for the first time in over a year next Wednesday, as the club prepare to welcome back a reduced capacity for the League One play-off run.

The Imps will face Sunderland in a two-legged tie, starting at the LNER Stadium on Wednesday, May 19 before playing the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light three days later.

The aggregate winner of this tie will face the winner of Oxford United and Blackpool at Wembley, for the chance to join Hull City and Peterborough United in earning promotion to the Championship.

The three promoted sides from League One will replace Rotherham United, Wycombe Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday, who were relegated from the Championship on Saturday.

7 hours ago

Lincoln woman enjoys 106th ‘butler in buff’ birthday bash
What a way to celebrate being 106 years young!

Norah's birthday wish came true after she was served lunch by a butler in the buff. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

By Joseph Verney Local News Reporter

A Lincoln care home resident had a day she’ll never forget after celebrating her 106th birthday by being served lunch by a butler in the buff.

Norah Shaw received close to 200 birthday cards after an appeal from Tennyson Wharf Care Home in Burton Waters.

As well as being served lunch by a buff butler provided by Butlers in the Buff, Norah also enjoyed a performance from her favourite singer Eleanor Mattley, as well as cake and wine.

Norah enjoyed chatting to her buff butler Ed. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

The care home said: “Well, what an absolutely fantastic day for a truly special lady.

“We would just like to say a huge thank you to every single person who sent Norah birthday cards and presents. We are all so touched by the heartwarming kindness that has been shown. It really has been astonishing.

Norah even got a card from The Queen. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

“Norah was blown away with the generosity and kindness so thank you to each and and every single person for being so amazing. It was so lovely to all be a part of seeing Norah enjoy them all.

“As you can see, Norah thoroughly enjoyed her butler in the buff surprise. The amazing kitchen supplied a wonderful afternoon tea which Ed, the butler served to Norah. What an experience that was for everyone involved.

Norah celebrating a birthday she will never forget! | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

Staff enjoyed celebrating Norah’s birthday with her. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

Norah also enjoyed a performance from her favourite singer – Eleanor Mattley. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding

“We finished the day with a special performance from Norah’s all time favourite singer Eleanor Mattley Productions – Care Home Entertainment with prosecco and cake. The atmosphere was amazing as staff and residents joined together in song and dance for a truly magnificent afternoon.”

9 hours ago

The Lincolnite tries: The new Be At One Lincoln bar
We went for a sneak preview at the city’s newest bar

The team at Be At One Lincoln are looking forward to welcoming their first guests on August 9. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

By Joseph Verney Local News Reporter

A new bar promising dancing bartenders and over 100 cocktails will open in Lincoln on Tuesday, and The Lincolnite went for a sneak preview as the first customer.

Be At One, which is managed by Stonegate Pub Group, will open on the High Street in the former Curiosity Shop on August 9 after more than £750,000 worth of investment.

The bar features an electric colour scheme with teal, pink and blue furnishings throughout. Gold and silver accents complete the space, with LED walls, ceilings, and neon signs lighting up the night. The bar also has an outside terrace area for guests to enjoy.

Lincoln will be the 38th Be At One to be opened by Stonegate Pub Group in England and Wales and General Manager Oskar Wozniak can’t wait to welcome the first guests through the door.

See inside Be At One Lincoln. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Oskar Wozniak is the General Manager at Be At One Lincoln. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Oskar, who has worked at other Be At One venues in Birmingham and Leeds, told The Lincolnite: “I am excited. Once we’re open and doing what we do best, throwing a great party and making the best cocktails, we look forward to being a go to venue in Lincoln.”

Bar staff at Be At One Lincoln served up a range of cocktails for The Lincolnite, including classics such as Pornstar Martini, as well as its very own ‘Raspberry Beret’ and ‘Pretty Whiskey Business’.

Adding the finishing touches to a cocktail! | Photo: Steve Smailes at The Lincolnite

Raspberry Beret is a popular Be At One cocktail across the country. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The new bar saw four members of the Be At One team move over to Lincoln and over 10 new jobs were also created.

Be At One Lincoln will be open daily at the following times:

Monday to Wednesday – 4.30pm-1am
Thursday – 4.30pm-2am
Friday – 3pm-2am
Saturday – 12pm-2am
Sunday – 3pm-1am

A view from the second floor. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Be At One Lincoln is located in the unit formerly occupied by Curiosity Shop on the High Street. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite