A Good Week Of History!

9th February 2008

Another week has past in the history of Lincoln City FC, so what exactly has happened?

Well, on Tuesday evening, Lincoln City eased their relegation fears via a 2-1 victory at fellow strugglers Macclesfield Town. In truth, the result probably flattered Lincoln, who only managed a couple of shots on target all match. However, we are not going to criticise the actual footballing performance, as Lincoln dug in and doggedly earnt all three points. All the goals were scored later on, with Danny N'Guessan opening the scoring when he scored a breakaway goal.

A fine goal by Jamie Forrester was next to hit the back of the net, as he fended off attentions from several Macclesfield defenders. Alas, Lincoln's goal-against statistics added another, as Gareth Evans headed a late goal to leave Imps' fans nervously awaiting the final whistle.

One piece of bad news is that assistant-manager Neil McDonald has left Sincil Bank to become the first team coach at Leeds United. Even this news does have a good side, as Lincoln have received an undisclosed five-figure sum for McDonald, who was under contract at Lincoln. Imps' boss Peter Jackson is hopeful of appointing a new assistant manager before Tuesday's match at Accrington Stanley.

The next significant historical event came today (Saturday) when Lincoln City hosted Rochdale at Sincil Bank. This was an evenly contested match, which is promising as Rochdale are aiming for promotion this season.

The first goal came a minute before half time when Lincoln were awarded a free-kick. Lee Frecklington sent the ball goalwards where the Rochdale goalkeeper could only parry it to Forrester, who scored from close range for 1-0 to Lincoln. The lead lasted until the 55th minute when Rochdale pulled a goal back. It came indirectly from Lincoln pressure, as N'Guessan had seen his shot sail over the crossbar for a goal kick. The goal kick started open play with Thomas Kennedy passing to Rene Howe, who sent the ball past Alan Marriott in The Imps' goal for 1-1.

As the match wore on, it seemed that it would end in a 1-1 draw. However, in the 80th minute, Lincoln won an attacking throw-in, which Nat Brown hurled towards a packed penalty area. The loose ball fell to Danny Hone, who sent a right foot shot into the goal for 2-1 to Lincoln. That was how the match ended, thereby earning Lincoln City their third consecutive victory.

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