Lincoln Travel – Friday

Lincoln City v Hereford United
Football League 2
Friday 12th March 2010 KO 7.45pm
Sincil Bank Stadium
Lincoln
LN5 8LD
Phone 01522 880011

Lincoln City were formed in 1884 and have always played their football in the lower leagues including dipping their toes into the Conference in season 87/88. They have also had their financial ups and downs but currently find themselves stranded in 21st at this stage of the seasons League 2 campaign. Sincil Bank became an all-seated stadium at the beginning of 1999/2000 season with a capacity of over 10,000 making it arguably one of the better facilities in the Division. Visiting fans are accommodated in part of the Co-Op Community Stand where admission for adults is £17 (£15 if prepaid), concessions £12(£11) and U15s £6(£5). Concessions apply to over 60's, students aged 16 or 17 in full time education and the disabled. Advance tickets are available through the Lincoln ticket office but it’s not known if HUFC have accepted an invitation to sell from Edgar Street. EDIT - The HUFC Official site have now confirmed that advance tickets are available from the Club offices.

BY CAR – To Worcester then M5 north, M42 and continue onto the A42 joining the A453 just before the M1. Follow signs for Nottingham, then for A52 (Grantham) and then join the A46 (sign Newark). Follow the A46 into Lincoln (which leads in to the High Street). Sincil Bank is well signposted from the city centre. Parking is either in the streets around the ground or on the “South Common” which is a five-minute-walk from the ground. Alternatively, follow the signs for “away coaches” to South Park Avenue, which is a ten-minute walk from the ground. Postcode is LN5 8LD. Distance is approx. 155 miles so you should allow around three and a half hours.

HUISA – departs from Radford’s at 2,00pm with a fare of £20. Seats can be booked through The Club office during normal hours (08442 761939).

FUNBUS - departs from ‘Spoons shortly after 2.00pm (as soon as everyone is on board), Evesham ‘Spoons est 3.15pm and Stratford est 3.40pm. Full.

REFRESHMENTS. The Supporters club at the ground (The Trust Suite) located at the south end of the ground does admit visiting fans and serves a mean hot pork roll as well as Mansfield Smooth whilst the best bet for a “proper” pint is without doubt The Golden Lion in High Street. The George and Dragon and The City Vaults have also received recommendations as has The Portland down Sincil Bank some 800 yards from the ground while the local ‘Spoons is The Ritz on the High Street. Inside the ground, the refreshments are good with the usual hot drinks and pies along with Lincolnshire sausages and bacon rolls.

Turner, Turner, give us a wave.

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