“The story with Michael Bostwick being heavily linked with a move to Mansfield Town opens up the old debate.”

The story with Michael Bostwick being heavily linked with a moved to Mansfield Town opens up the old debate of iconic players joining perceived rival teams. For us, as Lincoln fans, it is often said: “I’d want (insert player name here) to go anywhere other than Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Peterborough and Mansfield.”

But does that really matter in the grand scheme of things and especially at a time now when many players will fail to win contracts for whenever the next season kicks off?

We have had many heroes of the past play for our rivals. Gordon Hobson turned out for Grimsby, Alan Marriott went to the Stags when released. Even the great Keith Alexander went to manage Peterborough from us. I could go on, but their legacy at Lincoln City remains undiminished by their later affiliations. And this to me will be the same with Bossie. We were fortunate to sign him. It was reported at the time of his arrival that he had turned down an offer from Blackburn to sign for us. His signature was a sign that upon our return to the Football League we were not just going to stand still. It was also a sign of the calibre of person we were signing. A dedicated monster on the pitch but one who puts his family very much first at foremost and that last aspect will be the defining part of where he will be playing next.

So does it really matter if our icons sign for a rival? Not to me. Remember those immense performances over the last three seasons. When discussions over your best Lincoln XI over your time as a supporter he’ll be fitting alongside Trevor Peake at the centre of my defence. Younger supporters will have him first name on the sheet then work out the rest.

Cheers Bossie

Writer: sedgleyimp

So Does It Really Matter If Our Icons Sign For A Rival?

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