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28 December 2002
Five Marks End Of Year
Lincoln travelled to Cumbria, hoping to capitalise on their excellent 4-2 win over North Ferriby United, however it was not to be as Workington hit Lincoln for five.
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27 December 2002
Excellent Boxing Day Win
Debutant Gareth Jones, who has signed for Lincoln United on loan from Daventry Town was the hero of this game as he scored three goals to give Lincoln an excellent win over promotion favourites North Ferriby United.
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26 December 2002
United Need To Box Clever
Lincoln United take on North Ferriby United at Ashby Avenue on Boxing Day, kick-off is at noon.
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21 December 2002
Game Off
Lincoln United's UniBond First Division match against Rossendale United, at Rossendale, on Saturday was postponed.
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14 December 2002
A Bridge Too Far
Lincoln United dropped further down the table after their defeat to Bamber Bridge on Saturday
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13 December 2002
Bamber To Ask Questions?
Lancashire side Bamber Bridge entertain Lincoln United tomorrow as United aim to rediscover their promotion form that has deserted them in recent weeks.
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10 December 2002
Semi-Final Misery
Gainsborough moved into thee final of the Lincolnshire cup with a last gasp winner from Lee Ellington, but not before Lincoln United gave them a few scares
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08 December 2002
Miller Injured In Defeat
After a brilliant midweek performance in the Chairman’s cup against Belper there was a lot of expectation going into Saturday’s game against Kidsgrove Athletic, unfortunately this expectation wasn’t delivered and Lincoln United continue to slip down the table.
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03 December 2002
Last Cup Hope
Lincoln United travel to First Division promotion rivals Belper Town tonight, in the first round of the Chairmans' Cup.
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02 December 2002
United Denied
A combination of poor weather and excellent goalkeeping denied Lincoln United all three points in this encounter on Saturday.
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29 November 2002
Ossett Visit
Following last week enforced break, due to last Saturday's postponement at Spennymoor, Lincoln United return to action when they entertain Ossett Town at Ashby Avenue tomorrow.
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23 November 2002
Game Off
Lincoln United's UniBond First Division match against Spennymoor United, at Spennymoor, on Saturday was postponed.
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22 November 2002
United Aim To Halt Run
Superstition dictates that "things come in three's", Lincoln United will be looking to disapprove that theory tomorrow, as they look to halt their two game losing run.
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16 November 2002
Disappointment For United
Lincoln lost ground on the lead group after dropping three points against a hard working Chorley side at Ashby Avenue on Saturday.
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15 November 2002
Magpies Look To Steal Points
Chorley are the visitors to Ashby Avenue tomorrow, as Lincoln United seek to consolidate their top five position. The match will be another tough prospect for United as Chorley are only two places below them in the table, two points worse off but with one game in hand.
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12 November 2002
Belper Edge Lincoln
Lincoln United were narrowly defeated 1-0 at promotion rivals Belper Town last night, denying Lincoln the opportunity to move into third place in the table.
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09 November 2002
Cast Iron Victory For Lincoln
Lincoln United moved up to fourth place in the table with a commanding display against Stocksbridge on Saturday.
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08 November 2002
Double Nightmare Over?
Two home defeats for Lincoln United at the hands of the division's leading team Alfreton Town must be put behind United tomorrow as they entertain Stocksbridge Park Steels at Ashby Avenue.
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05 November 2002
Take Two
Lincoln United's fans will be a forgiven tonight if they feel a case of déjà vu, as tonight's game is a Lincoln United v Alfreton Town, take two
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05 November 2002
United Lose Take 2
Lincoln United slipped to their second straight home defeat against Alfreton Town last night after letting a 1-0 half-time lead slip.
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02 November 2002
United Exit Trophy
Another long cup run evaded Lincoln United on Saturday when they lost 3-2 at home to Alfreton Town in the FA Trophy first round. It was a brave attempt by United against a side who are runaway leaders of the UniBond First Division.
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01 November 2002
Lincoln Want Cup Success
A break from UniBond League action takes place for Lincoln United tomorrow, when they bid to capture cup success. On Saturday, Lincoln entertain Alfreton Town at Ashby Avenue in the first round of the FA Trophy, kick-off is 3pm.
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29 October 2002
Ten Star Performance
Lincoln completed a season double over their Nottinghamshire rivals Eastwood Town last night, when they won 2-1, despite being reduced to ten men.
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28 October 2002
United Head East
A trip to Nottinghamshire to take on Eastwood Town awaits Lincoln United tonight. In September, Lincoln comprehensively beat Eastwood 6-0 at Ashby Avenue and Town will be especially eager to gain satisfaction by defeating Lincoln tonight.
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26 October 2002
United Give Trafford The Blues
Lincoln had to wear their away kits at home Saturday afternoon but that didn't affect their performance as they crushed Trafford with a five star display.
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25 October 2002
United Aim For Revenge
On Saturday, Lincoln United entertain Trafford at Ashby Avenue, where they will be seeking revenge for their 3-2 away defeat at Trafford only a fortnight ago.
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22 October 2002
Cup Glory Defeats Lincoln
Lincoln United bowed out of the Unibond league challenge cup after a heart fought match against the divisions form team North Ferriby.
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22 October 2002
Cup Glory Defeats Lincoln
Lincoln United bowed out of the Unibond league challenge cup after a heart fought match against the divisions form team North Ferriby
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19 October 2002
United Take Points With Dominating Display
United produced a performance Saturday which will go a long way to re-establishing them as one of the better sides in the league
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18 October 2002
Kendal Trip
Lincoln United travel to Cumbria tomorrow, to take on Kendal Town.
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17 October 2002
Website Offline
Over the past two weeks, this website has been offline due to technical difficulties involving our webhost. This was in no way the fault of Lincoln United FC, however we would still like to apologise to our readers. Without being too technical, the problem occurred due to our webhost's decision to swap servers, leaving a number of their hosted sites affected.
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25 September 2002
Late Strike Denies United
A late injury time equaliser denied Lincoln United all three points in this top of the table clash at Stocksbridge Park Steels, last night.
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24 September 2002
Top Of The Table Clash
Lincoln United travel to South Yorkshire tonight to take on Stocksbridge Park Steels in a top of the table clash. Both teams have 14 points, with Lincoln and Stocksbridge in 4th and 5th position respectively, although United have a game in hand.
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21 September 2002
Honours Even
Honours were even on Saturday, when Bishop Auckland visited Ashby Avenue, earning a point in a six goal thriller. Following on from Tuesday's 6-0 demolition of Eastwood Town at Ashby Avenue, Lincoln's fans have now seen twelve goals within four days.
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20 September 2002
Auckland Game For United
Lincoln United play their second home fixture of the week tomorrow, when they entertain Bishop Auckland at Ashby Avenue.
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17 September 2002
Home Return
After several weeks away from Ashby Avenue, Lincoln United make a return, when they face Eastwood Town in a rearranged fixture tonight.
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17 September 2002
Eastwood Hit For Six
Lincoln United produced a superb display to beat Eastwood 6-0, to move United into fourth position in the First Division, three points behind leaders Alferton with a game in hand.
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14 September 2002
Cup Run Over
For the second successive season, Lincoln United exited the FA Cup at the First Qualifying Round, this time losing to divisional rivals Farsley Celtic
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13 September 2002
Cup Goals Thriller?
It is the FA Cup First Round Qualifying on Saturday, so Lincoln United take a break from their UniBond First Division programme, to take on Farsley Celtic.
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11 September 2002
Fourth Away Win!
Lincoln United won their fourth straight away match when they travelled to Cheshire on Tuesday night to beat Witton Albion 2-1.
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10 September 2002
United Travel Again
It is another long trip on the road for Lincoln United as tonight they travel to Witton Albion for a UniBond First Division clash.
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08 September 2002
Awash With Goals
Lincoln United travelled to Staffordshire on Saturday, to take on the highly fancied Leek Town, who featured former United defender Chris White in their side. United returned with an excellent 3-2 win to lift them into the top of the UniBond First Division.
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06 September 2002
United Aim To Spring A Leek
Lincoln United travel to Leek Town on Saturday as they resume UniBond League action following FA Cup action and postponements.
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05 September 2002
FA Cup Draw
Lincoln United now know their opponents for the first round qualifying FA Cup fixture, later this month. Last Saturday, United beat Squires Gate 2-1 in the preliminary round, to claim their place in the lucrative qualifying rounds. However, they were made to wait for their opponents after Seaham Red Star gained an excellent drew 1-1 at UniBond First Division club Farsley Celtic. On Tuesday, the two sides meet in the replay but the game could not have been different, with Farsley Celtic comprehensively winning 6-1 away at Seaham Red Star
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02 September 2002
Eastwood Game Off
Lincoln United's home UniBond First Division fixture against Eastwood Town on Tuesday 3rd September has been postponed. On Saturday, Eastwood drew 1-1 at Bourne Town in the FA Cup Preliminary Round, and therefore their FA Cup replay has been scheduled for tomorrow evening and takes priority over league fixtures.
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01 September 2002
United Win Cup Tie
The road to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium is now underway, with the completion of the additional preliminary rounds of the FA Cup on Saturday. Lincoln United visited Lancashire to take on Squires Gate in the FA Cup Preliminary round, with the victors awarded the prize of a place in the FA Cup First Qualifying round.
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30 August 2002
The Long FA Cup Road
Lincoln United embark on the first stage of a hopefully long FA Cup run tomorrow, when they travel to Lancashire club Squires Gate in the FA Cup Preliminary round.
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27 August 2002
First Win And In Style
Lincoln United won their first match of the new season with an impressive 4-2 away win at Kidsgrove Athletic on Bank Holiday Monday.
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25 August 2002
New Kids On The Block
After an enforced break due to the postponement of the home match against troubled Spennymoor United, Lincoln United return to action on Bank Holiday Monday with a trip to Staffordshire, to face Kidsgrove Athletic
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22 August 2002
Spennymoor Game Postponed
Lincoln United's home match this Saturday, August 24th against Spennymoor United has been postponed.
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21 August 2002
Ex-Boston Man Haunts United
A goal from former Boston United striker Leroy Chambers, was the only difference between the two sides as Belper Town beat Lincoln United 1-0.
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20 August 2002
United Make Home Debut
Lincoln United play their first home fixture of the 2002/03 season tonight, when they take on Belper Town at Ashby Avenue, kick-off 7.45pm.
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18 August 2002
United Denied Opening Win
An injury time goal denied Lincoln United a superb opening day away win over promotion favourites Bishop Auckland. Relegated from the UniBond Premier Division due to a substandard ground, despite not being in the relegation places, Bishop Auckland were always going to be a hard side for Lincoln's new look team to face.
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29 July 2002
Twin Drew United
Lincoln United took on Football League First Division side Sheffield United at Ashby Avenue on Saturday, where they recorded a 1-1 draw.
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26 July 2002
Rovers Return With Defeat
On of the favourites to win the Conference division were in action in a friendly at Ashby Avenue last night. Doncaster Rovers sent a strong first team but were left disappointed as Lincoln United won 2-1.
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25 July 2002
Barnett Captured
Lincoln United's manager Garry Goddard has succeeded in capturing right-back Jason Barnett on a free transfer, following his release from neighbours Lincoln City in April.
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22 July 2002
United Lose To Trinity
Lincoln United lost 1-0 at home to Lincolnshire rivals Gainsborough Trinity, on Saturday afternoon. Although the game was officially a pre-season friendly, the winners also took home the Hykeham Forum Supplies Trophy.
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17 July 2002
Welsh Opts For Moorlands
Former Lincoln City central defender Steve Welsh has turned down Lincoln United in favour of Lincoln Moorlands.
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16 July 2002
United Only Just Lose
Hull City, the big spending Football League Club, visited Lincoln United last night and were the winners but by only one goal as United lost 2-1.
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15 July 2002
Taming The Tigers?
Lincoln United play their second prestigious pre-season friendly tonight when they host big spending Hull City at Ashby Avenue.
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13 July 2002
United Win Derby Game
Lincoln United beat their Football League neighbours Lincoln City at Ashby Avenue in the first of their pre-season fixtures. A 36th minute goal from former Leicester City striker Ian Williams, who converted Gary Walters' corner was sufficient for United to win 1-0.
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13 July 2002
The Rest Of The Pre-season
Next on the agenda for Lincoln United is a home friendly against Hull City who are playing their first pre-season fixture. The match is Monday July 15th, kick-off 7.30pm, admission is £4 but for anyone who can/has obtained a copy of the Hull Daily Mail, there is a voucher entitling you to a £1 discount.
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12 July 2002
The Season Starts Here!
The 2002/03 season starts here, well not quite but it is close as Lincoln United play their first pre-season friendly against local rivals Lincoln City.
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09 July 2002
Barnett Trains With United
Former Lincoln City defender Jason Barnett is training with Lincoln United, as he seeks a new club, following his release from City.
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07 July 2002
Cup Draw Information
There has been important changes to the format of the UniBond cup competition, that will be effective from the 2002/03 season.
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01 July 2002
League Teams To Visit
The 2001/02 season was a troubled season for Lincoln United with the club undergoing a significant change in personnel, both on and off the field. This week, Lincoln United's players are to begin their preparations for the new season aiming to put last year's disappointment behind them.
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29 June 2002
FA Cup Draw
The draw for the early rounds of the FA Cup have been made today, with Lincoln United facing a trip to Squires Gate of the North West Counties First Division. Squires Gate, who were founded in 1948, are based just south of Blackpool, Lancashire. The winners of this Preliminary Round tie will play either Farsley Celtic or Seaham Red Star away in the First Qualifying Round on September 14th.
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29 June 2002
FA Trophy Draw
The draw for the non-league equivalent of the FA Cup, the FA Trophy has taken place. Lincoln United have been entered into the preliminary round where they will meet Bishop Auckland at Ashby Avenue, the winners of the tie will play Alfreton Town or Guiseley at home, in the first round
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29 June 2002
FA Youth Cup Draw
In a busy day for the Football Association, the FA Youth Cup 1st Qualifying round draw has been made. Lincoln United's youth side will host Sutton Coldfield Town with the tie to be played before September 7th.
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29 June 2002
FA Youth Cup Draw
In a busy day for the Football Association, the FA Youth Cup 1st Qualifying round draw has been made. Lincoln United's youth side will host Sutton Coldfield Town with the tie to be played before September 7th.
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20 June 2002
Friendly Announced
Lincoln United have announced a pre-season friendly against neighbours Lincoln City. The match will be played on July 12th at Ashby Avenue, kick-off 7.45pm.
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20 May 2002
Lincs Senior Cup Draw
The draw for the first round of next season's Lincolnshire Senior Cup has taken place. Last season, Lincoln United lost in the first round, 4-5 on penalties to neighbours Lincoln City after drawing 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes.
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05 May 2002
Pre-season Announced
Even though the 2001/02 season has only just ended for Lincoln United, but not for the division as the UniBond play-offs are still to be contested, the club is already looking forward to next season.
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03 May 2002
End Of Season
The troubled 2001/02 season at Ashby Avenue, draws to close tonight when Lincoln United travel to Derbyshire to take on Belper Town.
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27 April 2002
United Don't Work Hard Enough
Although safe from relegation, Lincoln United's management staff blasted their players for a lacklustre performance at Workington. United's hosts went into this game with an outside chance of falling into the bottom two relegation places but their 1-0 win has ended that possibility.
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20 April 2002
Miller's Praise
Recent signings Paul Miller and Gary Cochrane were given praise by Lincoln United's manager Gary Goddard following this draw with fourth placed Radcliffe Borough
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17 April 2002
Sharp Controversy
This point against North Ferriby means that Lincoln require just two more points or a defeat for Kendal, to guarantee First Division football at Ashby Avenue next season. Though Lincoln remain in 16th they are eight points ahead of Kendal, both sides have only three matches remaining.
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16 April 2002
Confidence Boost
Tonight Lincoln United take on North Ferriby United at Ashby Avenue as they seek a win that would almost mathematically guarantee First Division football for next season. Lincoln require just five points from their final four games, alternatively defeats for the lower placed teams would also secure it.
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15 April 2002
Almost Safe
At the end of last month, Lincoln United were held at home to a 1-1 draw by Kendal, a draw that edged United nervously towards the relegation zone. Two weeks on and it is Kendal Town's turn to be left with their nervous in tatters, following Lincoln's excellent 2-1 win.
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13 April 2002
Relegation Six Pointer Looms
The long journey to Cumbria to take on Kendal Town awaits Lincoln United on Saturday. This is a relegation six pointer though life has been made easier for both sides now that only two teams will be relegated from the UniBond Division 1.
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05 April 2002
Nine Points To Go
Lincoln United play Spennymoor United at Ashby Avenue knowing that a win would almost guarantee them First Division football next season. On Monday they drew with relegation rivals Stocksbridge 0-0 in a poor game but it was a vital point. The game also saw ex-Wimbledon midfielder Paul Miller make his debut for United.
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01 April 2002
One Down, One To Go
The Easter programme continues today when Lincoln United travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels, kick-off 3pm.
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29 March 2002
Good News For United?
Lincoln United head into Saturday's home match against Kendal Town hoping for three good news items.
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23 March 2002
Two Valuable Points Lost
An injury time goal cost Lincoln United two valuable points from their trip to Scotland to take on Gretna. Despite Gretna being in the top eight of the division, Lincoln were a match for their opponents but luck often favours sides near the top.
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16 March 2002
Worries Mount
Lincoln United's relegation worries mounted as they lost at Ashton United on Saturday. The defeat leave Lincoln eight points above the relegation zone, in 15th position, but they have played several games more.
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09 March 2002
Five Alive
Lincoln United took on bottom place Ossett Albion but overpowered their opponents to halt the slide down the table.
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02 March 2002
Heartbreak For Lincoln
An away day misery was compounded in the final minutes when Witton Albion scored a second goal to seal victory. Its was an unjust defeat for United as they had survived almost thirty minutes with ten players following Lee Cooper's dismissal for two bookable offences in the sixtieth minute.
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01 March 2002
Goddard Confident
Lincoln United travel to Cheshire on Saturday to take on Witton Albion in a rearranged fixture.
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23 February 2002
United's Nerves Hold Out
Lincoln United returned to winning ways this afternoon at Ashby Avenue but their nerves were frayed in the final minutes.
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22 February 2002
United Aim To Bounce Back
Chorley face Lincoln United on Saturday at Ashby Avenue as Lincoln seek to put Tuesday's unexpected 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Belper Town behind them.
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19 February 2002
Surprise Defeat
Lincoln United's manager Gary Goddard experienced defeat last night for the first time since he rejoined United as manager in January. The home loss to relegation threatened Belper Town was a major surprise for Lincoln after their superb performance at Rossendale on Saturday.
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16 February 2002
Away Draw Duck Broken
As predicted in Friday's preview, Lincoln United succeeded in recording their first away draw of this season's UniBond First Division campaign. Lincoln travelled to promotion chasing Rossendale United and despite losing at half time, Lincoln fought back to claim a well deserved point.
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15 February 2002
Lancashire Hot Pot?
Lincoln United travel to Rossendale United on Saturday as they seek to extend their unbeaten run to four games. Since new manager Gary Goddard took over in mid January, Lincoln have yet to lose a game having drawn two and won the other.
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09 February 2002
All Square
The windy conditions could have spoilt this game but instead Mother Nature's input added to this fiercely competitive fixture, which at times threatened to boil over.
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08 February 2002
Visitors From Trafford
Lincoln United take on Manchester United's neighbours, Trafford at Ashby Avenue on Saturday. It is a game that United need to win to haul themselves away from a potential relegation scrap.
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05 February 2002
Friendly Cancelled
Tonight's friendly against Premiership side Hucknall Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Ashby Avenue.
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02 February 2002
United Win Thriller
These two sides showed why they perhaps languishing at the foot of the table as they abandoned their defence in search of all out attack. The result was a victory in a thrilling game that gave Lincoln United a vital boost as they attempt to climb back into mid-table.
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