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LINCOLN UNITED FC

 

ONE CLUB, ONE COMMUNITY    BY LAURA MCWILLIAMS   2 DAYS AGO

A year ago this week it was reported that Lincoln United Football Club were joining forces with Hykeham Town Football Club and what a year it's been... A new executive board were inducted into the club and whilst there have been some changes along the way and the odd addition, we wanted to look back at how far 'The Whites', one club, one community had come in the space of a year. Inheriting a club which had 'seen better days', Lincoln United Football Club wants to thank the fantastic community, volunteer workforce and sponsors that has ensured our club is in a strong and stable position in readiness for future seasons. Looking back at the changes to the club in the last 365 days...

Football Operations
1. Sam Wilkinson officially appointed to lead the men's first team into the 2020/21 season. 
2. The addition of a new women's first team. 
3. A fully integrated junior pathway from 'Mini-Whites and Wildcats' to our U18's.
4. Technical Director and Phase Lead coaches appointed to drive forward the technical direction of our football club and to support our volunteer coaches. 
5. Average men's first team attendance - 215 per game.
6. Average women's first team attendance - 100 per game.

Stadia Improvement & Investment
1. New look stadium signage and revamped look of Ashby Avenue
2. Club legends recognised through stadium stand name
3. New floodlights system
4. Weston Stand improvement with pest control for Ashby Avenue's pigeon contingent
5. New changing room floors
6. Changing room modernisation
7. Improved electrical infrastructure
8. New and improved boardroom
9. New canteen and kitchen
10. New installed CCTV across the site
11. Installed pitch irrigation system 

TOTAL STADIA INVESTMENT - SURPLUS £50KMarketing and Commercials
1. New revamped and consistent social media delivery, inclusive of new social media channels in Lincoln United Women and Lincoln United Juniors.
2. New club branding as seen at Ashby Avenue and on social media.
3. New and vibrant media team inducted at the club including regular updates on match days, regular photos, match-reports and match filming.
4. One club branding with all teams within the club wearing the same teamwear throughout.
5. The club's first 'Platinum Sponsor' - TR Weston & Son Ltd, new women's team sponsor - Abode Group, new men's development team sponsor - MEC Recycling Ltd and, club teamwear sponsor - Lincs Joinery Ltd.
6. An array of fantastic sponsors across our stadium and amazing junior section.
7. Record number of club season tickets.

Whilst there hasn't been much football played, we can't wait to get back to playing, with the juniors and the men's development team having confirmed starting dates in the near future. A fast paced, ever changing 365 days but we've enjoyed every second and we can't wait to see you all back at Ashby Avenue again soon. 

Finally, from all on Lincoln United's executive board, THANK-YOU for your support and making what seemed the impossible, possible. Here's to the return to football and the coming seasons ahead.

 

Last edited by Matchman (18/3/2021 11:00 PM)