Archive News - January 2008

TRUST GET SHIRTY added 31/01/08
With Peter Jackson affectionately known as "The Lord of the Imps" it seemed apt that a large shirt being ordered to adorn the Co-Op Stand should be emblazoned with his name. Imps fans Matt Harris and Neil Hobbs are the driving force behind this initiative.... More >>

THE RACE IS ON added 31/01/08
With the American owners of Liverpool Tom Hicks and George Gillett not being flavour of the month with the Anfield faithful other options of ownership are being looked at. A group of supporters are now looking at a £500m buyout under the banner of "ShareLiverpool".... More >>

MURPHY'S MISSION DINNER added 28/01/08
Lincoln City Supporters Trust is organising the above dinner to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Imps' return to the Football League, which will be held at the Bentley Hotel, South Hykeham on Thursday 27 March 2008..... More >>

MEET THE TRUST added 23/01/08
On January 12th , Lincoln City Supporters Trust held their first ‘Meet the Trust’ event in the Executive Club. This was an idea first suggested by supporters and the Trust have now implemented this great way of having a dialogue with our membership. .... More >>

DEADLINE DATE APPROACHES added 23/01/08
With the window for share purchases about to close on 6th February the Trust would like to remind supporters that the deadline is fast approaching. Following the AGM resolution regarding share sales being blocked there were numerous questions from shareholders, and those interested in purchasing shares. The Club recently clarified the current situation and that information is repeated below for supporters benefit..... More >>

LINCOLN & DISTRICT FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB added 23/01/08
The Supporters Trust recognise the valuable input over the years from other supporters groups at Sincil Bank. The Trust itself is very much a new structure for a supporters group and has a very different constitution to the traditional supporters club. Mike Thompson, Treasurer of both the Trust and L&DFSC explains a little bit about one of the other supporters groups.... More >>

NEWARK FANS FORUM REPORT added 22/01/08
For the first time for a number of years the Trust organised a Fans Forum for supporters in the Newark area which was held last night at the Chesters Pub in Balderton, Newark. Publicity was kept fairly low key as the event was aimed primarily at Imps supporters with NG postcodes.... More >>

IMPS CHAIRMAN IN THE HOT SEAT added 22/01/08
As requested on a popular Imps supporters message board Imps Chairman Steff Wright has been kind enough to take time out to answer a number of questions from supporters regarding a number of issues regarding Lincoln City Football Club and other areas of interest.... More >>

SUPPORTERS DIRECT REPORT added 21/01/08
The Lincoln City Supporters Trust are part of a larger movement which has an umbrella organisation which is known as Supporters Direct. This is based in London with a further office in Scotland to run the organisation north of the border. As was previously reported Supporters Direct are also expanding into Europe. Here Chief Executive Phil French gives his report on the organisation.... More >>

MEMBER JOINS THE TRUST BOARD added 21/01/08
The Trust Board are delighted to welcome onto the Board Steve Derbyshire. Steve was co-opted onto the Trust Board last year having attended a number of meetings as an observer during the year..... More >>

IMPS CHAIRMAN IN Q & A added 21/01/08
Imps Chairman Steff Wright has kindly agreed to answer a number of questions on all things Lincoln City. These have been passed to through the medium of one of the popular message boards frequented by a large cross section of Imps supporters..... More >>

FSF FANS PARLIAMENT 2008 added 19/01/08
The 2008 Annual Fans Parliament will be held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday 5th July, following a change from the original date.... More >>

2008 RACENIGHT REMINDER added 18/01/08
A reminder that once again the Trust are organising the above event in the Trust Suite, and once again it looks like a being a great night out.... More >>

FANS FORUM IS ON THE ROAD added 18/01/08
There have been a lot of Fans Forums at Sincil Bank in recent years but the Trust realise they have a lot of members in other areas outside the City. For the first time in recent years the Fans Forum will be on the road. ... More >>

BANISH THE JANUARY BLUES added 17/01/08
The Trust have a great way of earning money for the Trust and the Club and that is through our www.buy.at/impstrust website shop. This months focus is on looking at holiday opportunities and we are delighted to be able to highlight part of the Co-Operative Group. Travelcare is the UK’s largest independent Travel Agency and offers its customers a large selection of holidays from tour operators such as Thomas Cook, Thomson, Airtours and Virgin Holidays. With no ownership ties, Travelcare is able to offer independent, honest advice.... More >>

TRUST CHAIRMAN SPEAKS added 17/01/08
Lincoln City Supporters’ Trust (LCST) is often thought of as providing a strong voice on behalf of the fans, particularly with the Football Club Board where the supporters’ trust have two representatives. However, the Trust is much more than a voice. We are also a provider of real practical ground level activities, which not only help the football club but also increasingly integrate the club into the local community.... More >>

TRUST GOLD MEMBERS HAVE A BALL added 15/01/08
I first became a Lincoln City fan in late April 1975. This was my final year at primary school, and every week after returning to that educational establishment, the gang would run around the playground at break demanding to know if you were a Leeds or Liverpool fan ! I always said Liverpool, but I was neither really, and had no real interest in football as a spectator sport at all.... More >>

2008 TRUST MEMBERSHIP DEAL added 15/01/08
It was recently agreed at a recent Trust Board meeting that the annual membership fee for non season ticket holders is brought into line with season ticket holds if the subscription is paid by Standing Order.... More >>

TRUST GOLD MEMBERS MEETING added 14/01/08
The latest of the three meetings the Trust Gold Membership has was held prior to the recent home game against Rotherham. This is a unique opportunity for supporters to join a scheme which gives them regular access to the Club Board and management team.... More >>

TRUST AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS added 14/01/08
As mentioned in a previous news item the Trust now hold an open auction in the Trust Suite prior to home games. This has proved to be a huge success with popular and rare memorobia going under the hammer..... More >>

TRUST LOSES COOP REPRESENTATIVE added 09/01/08
A member of the Trust Board has resigned recently due to moving on to pastures new. Jane Powell who was co-opted to the Trust Board over a year ago resigned recently from the Trust Board having been an invaluable member of the Board.... More >>

MEMOROBILIA UNDER THE HAMMER added 09/01/08
Prior to home matches at Sincil Bank Elected Supporter Director David Beck announces the teams in the Trust Suite to expectant City supporters. This ritual is now followed by another very popular event and that is an auction for a sought after item of sporting memorabilia.... More >>

SUPPORTERS DIRECT MOVE INTO EUROPE added 08/01/08
Supporter representatives from across Europe have held their first ever meeting with UEFA this week, as part of an ongoing process to establish a formal vehicle for fan representation.... More >>

BEST WISHES FOR 2008 added 07/01/08
The Supporters' Trust Board would like to wish all their loyal members and other Imps supporters the very best for the coming year.... More >>

BOXING DAY COLLECTION UPDATE added 07/01/08
The Boxing Day collection at the Lincoln City game in memory of the Bradford City fire disaster raised £3312.72 for the Bradford University Burns Unit.... More >>

TRUST RULE CHANGES EXPLAINED added 07/01/08
There have been questions from members lately on how some features of the Rules work and their significance to members. I hope that the following comments will help in clarifying the position.... More >>

 

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