News Round-up (5/8)

5th August 2007

Lincoln City FC have claimed their first piece of silverware of the new season, albeit silverware related to last season!

On Wednesday, Lincoln City defeated Championship newcomers Scunthorpe United to claim the 2006/7 Lincolnshire Senior Cup. The only goal of the game came deep into second half injury time when Jamie Forrester converted Dany N'Guessan's cross.

Lincoln took their fine pre-season form into their final pre-season match that saw them entertain Watford at Sincil Bank on Sunday. Unfortunately, the match ended as 2-1 defeat for Lincoln. Watford scored both of their goals during the first half with Ewan Clark and Steve Kabba on target. To their credit, Lincoln City matched their higher-level opponents for periods of the match.

Substitute Ollie Ryan continued his impressive pre-season form by scoring Lincoln's goal in the 68th minute. Shortly afterwards, he came within an inch of equalising when he saw a 25-yard shot hit the Watford post.

Depsite Lincoln fielding strong line-ups for both of these two games, Head Coach John Schofield is still looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the big kick-off next Saturday. Expected to sign is attacking midfielder Ben Wright, who will join from Norweign club I.K.Start; the move is currently subject to international clearance.

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