Imps put a dent in that very big football club from Mansfield.

Steve “box office” Evans loftily declared that he had other priorities than the Checkatrade Trophy, as have we all but I don’t suppose his clubs supporters were too happy to be put in their place by minnows Lincoln City at Field Mill last night. City themselves made changes to their regular line up and, predictably it was a couple of Mansfield old boys, Ollie Palmer and Matt Green who did the damage to the Stags as the Imps got their trophy campaign off to a roaring start.

Much has been made of the supporters distain for the competition, not just Mr Evans then but the City fans turned out in numbers for this local derby and it sounded a great atmosphere on the radio. I haven’t much time for the supposed boycott of the competition preferring the City managers view that it’s a competition we’re in so we might as well take it seriously.

The combative Scotsman lost no time in renewing hostilities with the Imps but it was Danny Cowley who found himself in the directors box after a spat on the sidelines so at least the Stags boss will have something to chuckle about. It was the Imps supremo who had the last laugh though as City fought back from Town’s early goal to set things up nicely for the forthcoming match between the two sides at Sincil Bank.

Imps supporters will presumably be preparing a suitable welcome for the Caledonian schemer and it’s nice to know that some spice has returned to City’s world after the bland fare on offer for the last few years although one or two protagonists did their best to liven things up. They are now in the past though as we contemplate a return to the old order.

It’s great to be back.