The last time The Imps faced today’s opponents Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road was on Saturday 29th September 2018, in front of a crowd of 3,202, including 754 Imps. City won 2-0 that day, thanks to Craig Alcock’s own goal in the 74th minute and Shay McCartan in the 80th minute.
Ahead of today’s match, we have done a Q&A with a Cheltenham Town supporter, so thank you to Jon for answering our questions!
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How long have you supported Cheltenham Town?
Since the late 1980s.
Where did you finish last season?
League Two Champions for the first time.
What do you think of your manager?
Among the best in the club’s history, up there with Steve Cotterill. Has exceeded everyone’s expectations since taking over in September 2018.
What are your hopes and expectations for the 2021/22 season?
A lower mid-table would be an admirable outcome, based on budgets and history. The club has never finished higher than 17th in League One (2006/07), so they’ll be looking to surpass that.
One(s) to watch?
Forward Alfie May has been in fine form recently, while wing-backs Matty Blair and Chris Hussey are important to the way Cheltenham play. Both love to get forward.
Which teams do you think will finish in the top six in League One?
Wigan Athletic, Rotherham United, Portsmouth, Wycombe Wanderers, Sunderland, and MK Dons.
Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?
Doncaster Rovers, Morecambe, Crewe, Gillingham.
What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?
Will finish a lot higher than current position suggests. I rate Michael Appleton highly and think he’ll start to move them back up the table soon. An excellent young goalkeeper between the posts, who was outstanding for Cheltenham on loan last season.
What do you think the score will be?
1-1.
Random fact about your Club?
Midfielder John Finnigan, formerly of Lincoln City, was the only man to play in both of Cheltenham’s League Two play-off final wins (2002 and 2006).
If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?
Josh Griffiths, because of his performances last season and also for being a positive influence off the pitch, with real maturity for his years.
What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Cheltenham Town supporter?
Proudest: Reaching the Football League for the first time in 1999. Most embarrassing: The 2014/15 season as a whole.
Who would you say is your most underrated player?
Defender Sean Long.
Which was your favourite match involving Cheltenham Town?
Rushden & Diamonds 1 Cheltenham Town 2, Conference April 3, 1999.
Which was your least favourite match involving Cheltenham Town?
Most of the games in the 2014/15 relegation season!
Do you have a Former Players Association at Cheltenham Town?
There was one, but it’s not currently operating. Would be great to see it back.
Cheltenham Town (a - 11/12/21): Will The Imps Win, Lose or Draw?
Win
Lose
Draw
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