Lincoln Red Imps crowned champions for 25th time
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Lincoln Red Imps claimed their twenty-fifth league title on the final league match of the Gibraltar National League, although, having to find their way around what was a determined Lions defensive display ready to spoil their party again. Lincoln Red Imps now head into Wednesday’s Rock Cup final against Glacis United looking to add to their tally of league and cup doubles.
Lincoln Red Imps had missed their chance to claim the title earlier in the week after St Joseph’s forced a draw after a second half comeback. Entering the match two points behind Europa, Lincoln Red Imps required all three points to claim the league title. Anything else would have handed the title to their arch rivals Europa. After Europa’s defeat of Mons Calpe there would have been no difficult calculations required with Lincoln left with just the one option.
Lincoln Red Imps ease their way to quarter finals 7th April 2021
Lincoln Red imps started this Wednesday nights first round Rock Cup tie against Lions with a changed formation from that expected. The likes of Tjay De Barr, Roy Chipolina, Anthony Hernandez and Torrilla missing from the starting eleven. It was however, to see the likes of new signing Wall and the return of Ethan Britto, who has had a start-stop type of season, take to the field. The match highlighting Lincoln’s strength in depth.
The changes did not do much for Lincoln’s resolve to start the ball rolling early on in the game. With Lions keeping to their defensive, time-wasting posture from the start Lincoln attacked them from the kick off.
Lincoln Red Imps reinforce midfield with new signing 30th December 2020
Lincoln Red Imps now under the helm of Mick McElwee have signed Spanish midfielder Miguel Carralero Garcia in a bid to reinforce their midfield. The club, prior to the latest halt in all football activities on the pitch, had suffered from a depleted squad following the unavailability of kept players including up to six National.
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