Imps' Newsround 11/10/06

11th October 2006

Lincoln City's striker Martin Gritton pressed his claims for a starting role by scoring twice in Lincoln City's reserves' 3-2 victory at Doncaster Rovers, which took place yesterday evening.

The Imps went into a 2-0 lead following goals from Gritton and Ollie Ryan, only for Doncaster's Michele Di Piedi to half the deficit before half time. Gritton restored Lincoln's two goal lead before Jason Price completed the scoring.

This match was perhaps more significant for the return to fitness of Nat Brown and Gary Birch. Both players have been injured for several weeks, although Birch remains match unfit as he only come on as a second half substitute.

Birch could in fact fit the bill for Spalding United, who are looking to take an experienced striker on loan. Spalding manager Phil Hubbard has this week contacted Lincoln City, along with Notts County and Peterborough United, as he seeks to bolster his squad with loan signings.

Two players who are already on loan are Imps' goalkeeper Ayden Duffy and defender Tom Kemp. Both players have this week extended their loan spells at Worksop Town and Tamworth respectively. Duffy will now spend a further two months at Worksop, while Kemp - who is a target for Sheffield United - will spend a third and final month at Tamworth.

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Lincoln City res: Simon Rayner, Colin Cryan, Phil Watt, Rob Younger, Nat Brown, Andy Toyne, Leon Mettam, Shane Clarke, Martin Gritton (Gary Birch 67), Ollie Ryan, Owain Warlow (Tom Wilkinson 67). Subs (not used): Luke Baxter, Jack Cotton, Nigel Wallace.

Doncaster Rovers res: Ben Smith. Matt Noble, Rob Pacey, Theo Streete, Gerard Alonso (Liam Nelthorpe 88), Jason Price, Antony Griffith, Sean Thornton, Liam Green, Michele Di Piedi (Craig Sutton 74), Bruce Dyer (Wade Fairhurst 67). Subs (not used): Andrew Boyce, Michael Guilliat.