Future looks bright! American investors take stake in Lincoln City
The Jabara family also own part of a Major League Baseball team
Harvey Jabara (left) has become a shareholder in the club, and Landon Donovan (right) will join as strategic advisor. | Photo: Lincoln City Football Club
Lincoln City Football Club have been handed a huge financial boost, as the U.S. based Jabara family have become shareholders of the League One side.
The investment has been headed up by Harvey Jabara, an investment executive from Phoenix, Arizona who is a keen lover of sport.
He is the managing member of Olive Management LLC, a family office investment firm, but perhaps most excitingly, he is also a minority member of the consortium that owns Major League Baseball team the San Diego Padres.
He will join the existing group of shareholders in Lincoln City Holdings, which owns 75% of the football club, along with his wife Missy and two sons Jaxon and Jensen.
Harvey Jabara told BBC Radio Lincolnshire that the initial investment would be “high six-figures” and is for a 9% equity in the club.
As well as this, USA legend Landon Donovan, arguably the country’s most famous player ever, will be joining the Imps as a strategic advisor.
He will be working with the board to enhance the club’s networking and relationships across the pond within North America.
It is sure to stand the club in good stead for the foreseeable future, and the news comes on the same day that Virgin Wines were announced as the first of five front of shirt sponsors for next season’s home kit.
Virgin Wines will be one of five sponsors to go on the front of the shirt next season. | Photo: Lincoln City FC
Chairman Clive Nates said: “We are delighted to welcome Harvey, Landon and the Jabara family to Lincoln City Football Club.
“We are continually on the lookout for like-minded people to join our current group of investors to assist with the ongoing development of the Club financially, and also importantly, contribute their knowledge and acumen.
“We have been talking to Harvey and Landon for some time now, but right from the initial meetings, it was clear to see we were aligned in our vision and values for the club.
“Landon has for some time been assisting his close family friend Harvey on finding the right club to partner. It is great for all that we can also benefit from Landon and his vast experience.
“I am sure all Imps fans will join me in welcoming Harvey, Missy, Jaxon, Jensen, and Landon to Lincoln City Football Club.”
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Children and families in Hemswell Cliff now have a newly-refurbished play park to enjoy.
West Lindsey District Council and the Hemswell Resident Company have been working to re-invest part of their service charges to improve the area for all.
Head Teacher at Hemswell Cliff Primary School Mrs Angie Waplington, confirmed that local children have already been making the most out of the fun, new facilities on offer.
She said: “The children love the new equipment, and the park is well used.”
Families and children are enjoying the new space.
West Lindsey Community Policing Inspector, Gary Brockie, said: “Our local policing team works closely with the council to reduce incidents of ASB and the negative impact this can have on our communities, and we wholeheartedly support the actions being taken to improve facilities for local residents.
“Play areas like this provide young people with positive opportunity to exercise and socialise in safe environments and also provide support for parents.”
We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Albion Street Spalding on Saturday 27 November between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Our force control room received a report that a woman in her 20s was assaulted by a man who grabbed her around the neck and forced her to the ground.
We believe the male suspect may have followed the victim over the footbridge from the High Street and onto Albion Street where the incident happened.
Reports suggest that three men came to the rescue of the woman and confronted the man before he left the scene. There are also reports that a passing motorist may have stopped briefly and spoken with these three men.
We are currently pursuing a number of enquiries into this incident but we are particularly keen to identify and speak with these men who appear to have intervened and helped the victim.
It is likely that they have had close contact with the suspect and may have information that will help to identify him.
We would also like to hear from anybody who was in the area of Albion Street or High Street between the hours of 5.30 and 6.30pm on Saturday evening that may be able to assist with this enquiry.
Anybody with any information including dashcam footage, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting Inc 351 – 27/11/21.
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