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RICT Community Team Sponsors 2026

I would like to thank the 11 local businesses and the Local Charity Hartsholme Community
Trust, who have signed up to our RICT Community Team for 2026. All our local businesses
are supporters of the mighty Imps, and every penny donated will go towards helping good
causes. We will keep you updated throughout the year on who we support. In the past, we
have helped many organisations, including those that deal with suicide prevention and
dementia.

Please take a close look at our sponsors, and if you can use their services, don’t hesitate to
contact them on the details provided.

If you are interested in becoming a Team member, contact me at biffbean@yahoo.co.uk

Biff Bean Community Engagement Lead

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FPA Guests v Burton

Thanks to Donald Nannestad

The FPA host for tomorrow’s game against Burton Albion is Matt Carmichael. The former players who are guests are Matt Rhead, Jack Muldoon, Terry Hawkridge, Jake Sheridan and Chris Moyses. Details are here:

Matt Carmichael

Matt Carmichael was signed by Colin Murphy in August 1989. At the time he was planning to join the Met Police after having previously served in the British Army, but Colin offered him a professional contract and his career changed track. He was initially used as a striker and scored on his debut against Scunthorpe United but later converted to centre back. He was voted the supporters player of the season in 1991-92 and made over 150 first team appearances before moving on to Scunthorpe in July 1993. Matt later played for Preston, Mansfield, Doncaster and Darlington. Matt is vice chairman of the Former Players Association.

Debut vs Scunthorpe, home 19 August 1989

Lincoln City Record

Football League: 113 appearances plus 20 as substitute, 18 goals

FA Cup: 4 appearances plus 1 as substitute

Football League Cup: 9 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 1 goal

Other: 7 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 2 goals

Matt Rhead

Matt Rhead signed for the Imps in May 2015 from Mansfield Town and was one of the key figures in City’s climb from the National league through to League One. Matt was leading scorer in his first season with 23 goals (including a hat-trick at Whyteleafe in an FA Cup tie). He finished as leading scorer again in 2016-17 when City won promotion back to the Football League and also featured in every game of the Imps FA Cup run with took them through to the quarter-finals. Matt played a key role in City’s Football League Trophy win at Wembley the following season and and featured regularly in the 2018-19 team which won the League Two title. He moved on to play for Billericay Town and has since been at Boreham Wood and Alfreton before joining Kidsgrove Athletic.

Debut vs Cheltenham Town, home 8 August 2015

Lincoln City Record

Football League: 47 appearances plus 28 as substitute, 9 goals

FA Cup: 13 appearances plus 3 as substitute, 4 goals

Football League Cup: 2 appearances plus 1 as substitute

Football League Trophy: 8 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 2 goals

National League: 81 appearances plus 5 as substitute, 34 goals

FA Trophy 2 appearances plus 3 as substitute

Jack Muldoon

Jack Muldoon signed for the Imps in the summer of 2015 after being released by Rochdale and quickly established himself in City’s starting line-up. He featured regularly in City 2016-17 team which won the National League but at the end of the season moved on to play for AFC Fylde. He joined Harrogate Town for the 2018-19 season and has since made over 300 appearances for the Yorkshire club. He was leading scorer in his first three seasons at Harrogate including in 2019-20 when the club won promotion to the Football League.

Debut vs Cheltenham Town, home 8 August 2015

Lincoln City Record

National League: 55 appearances plus 16 as substitute, 12 goals

FA Cup: 6 appearances plus 6 as substitute

FA Trophy: 4 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 1 goalTerry Hawkridge

Terry Hawkridge was signed from Scunthorpe United shortly after the start of the 2015-16 season and was a key player during City’s final two seasons in the National League. Terry played as a wide left-sided player and although he only scored four goals for City in the National League these included both goals against Macclesfield in the game in which the Imps clinched the championship and promotion back to the Football League. He left Sincil Bank in the summer of 2017 to sign for Notts County and his clubs since then include Boston United and Worksop Town.

Debut vs Wrexham, home 5 September 2015 (National League)

Lincoln City Record

National League: 58 appearances plus 12 as substitute, 4 goals

FA Cup: 11 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 1 goal

FA Trophy: 5 appearances plus 1 as substitute, 2 goals

Jake Sheridan

Jake Sheridan was midfield player joined the Imps in November 2011, initially on loan before his move was made permanent. He made his first team debut in a 3-0 win over Ebbsfleet United and continued to appear regularly the end of 2013-14 when he moved on to sign for Alfreton Town. 

Debut vs Ebbsfleet United, home 26 November 2011

Lincoln City Record

National League: 62 appearances plus 28 as substitute, 2 goals

FA Cup: 5 appearances plus 3 as substitute, 1 goal

FA Trophy: 2 appearances plus 4 as substitute, 1 goal

Chris Moyses

Chris Moyses was a full-back who made his first senior appearances for City as a 16 year old when he played in three Football League Trophy games in August 1982. Chris, who was born and bred in Lincoln, initially joined the Imps under the Youth Opportunities Programme and progressed to becoming an apprentice and then signed as a professional. He made his Football League debut at Millwall in May 1984 and featured in the following three games only to be released at the end of that season. Chris went on to play for Halifax and was later at clubs including Grantham, Spalding, King’s Lynn and Bourne. He returned to the Imps in May 2011 when he became involved in the youth team. In November 2014 Chris became caretaker manager and the following month took over as manager. He began the rebuilding of the team before leaving his role in May 2016 having signed many of the players who earned promotion back to the Football League the following season.

Debut vs Scunthorpe United (Football League Trophy) , away 14 August 1982

Lincoln City Record

Football League: 2 appearances plus 2 as substitute

Football League Trophy: 3 appearances

Press Release: FA Charges

As Lincoln City fans we have taken great pride in the atmosphere created by fellow supporters this season. There is no doubt that the backing from our fellow Imps has had a huge positive impact on and off the pitch.

We want to be as clear as we can be that all are welcome in the Imps family and that there is never a place among our fanbase for any discriminatory actions. These FA charges relate to homophobic chanting – this is never acceptable. We believe that working with fans we can build a truly impressive atmosphere at the LNER Stadium without ever having to resort to such chants.

A second financial fine for the club this season takes money away from areas we would much rather see investment – whether on the team or facilities to improve our matchdays and drive the club forward. Another repeat of this kind of incident would also likely lead to a forced closure of part of the stadium – severely impacting not only other fans who had no part in this but also hindering the club financially at a time when there is so much to be positive about.

As we enter a key part of the season we want to give the players and staff the support the first half of the campaign deserves. Let’s play our part and make it a season to remember.

#ImpsAsOne

Fan Advisory Board, Lincoln City Banter, Red Imps Community Trust, Vital Lincoln City, 617 Squadron

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Fighting Fit Prehab Sessions

“Fighting Fit Prehab” sessions are run by the Trust’s permanent charity partner. They are designed to build resilience of body and mind for people who have received a cancer diagnosis. Please click here for more details.

December Trust Board Notes available

Please click here to view notes of the Trust Board Meeting held in December 2025.

Press Release: Trust reacts to change of ownership announcement

We note the significant news emerging today which features annual accounting results, the club’s excellent performance on and off the pitch over the last year, and of course the significant changes in governance positions.

Also, we welcome Ron Fowler as Club chair, wish him every success, and confirm, as a supporters’ organisation with a membership of over 6000 fans, he has our absolute backing and confirm that we will help in any way we can.

 The Red Imps Community Trust want to convey our huge appreciation for Clive Nates and the impact he has made on our club in his tenure as club chair. All fans look upon Clive with much respect and affection and we are delighted he will continue in the boardroom in his new position.

Thank you Clive for everything – you are a true Imp.

Red Imps Community Trust 14 January 2026

Imps going through change of control process

With thanks to Lincoln City Football Club

The Red Imps Community Trust will be publishing a statement towards this news later.

Lincoln City can confirm that Liquid Investments, Inc. is seeking to become the club’s controlling shareholder, with Ron Fowler assuming the position of chairman.

This follows a proposal by Ron and Fowler, approved at a board meeting on 11 December, for Liquid Investments, Inc. to increase its shareholding in Lincoln City Holdings above 25%.

This triggered several steps with the EFL and, as this process is currently ongoing, it limits what can be said publicly at this stage due to Regulations which are in place to protect all parties, including the integrity of the league.  

While Ron will assume the role of chairman of both Lincoln City Holdings and the football club, Clive Nates will remain an integral part of the club, joining Jay Wright as co-vice chairman. 

The ongoing EFL process requires confidentiality from the club, but, as documentation for City’s AGM needs to be released with 28 clear days’ notice, we have been given permission to provide this interim update.  

There will be a full and detailed update from Ron and Clive once we can provide it, which is expected within the next two weeks.  

The EFL’s website provides more information on the process currently being undertaken