Ex-Imp Jack Hobbs adds his backing to the Future Imps Fund
Former Academy star Jack Hobbs is the latest former City youngster to add his support to the Future Imps Fund - the Academy’s fundraising campaign.
Hobbs famously made his debut for the Imps aged just 16 years and 149 days - playing just three minutes as a substitute against Bristol Rovers in 2005 - before securing a move to Liverpool later that year. His career has since taken him to Scunthorpe United, Leicester City and more recently Hull City with whom he achieved promotion to the Barclays Premier League earlier this year.
"I still care deeply about the club where I began my career, and about the Youth Academy at Lincoln City, so I'm delighted to be able to support the Future Imps Fund," said Hobbs.
"I have many fantastic memories from my years in the Academy. It is a warm and friendly club but still has very high standards and a great track record in developing good players."
Hobbs has been fortunate to enjoy playing and training among top class players and at top class facilities but was quick to point out the work of the Academy given its far more restricted surroundings.
"I spent most of my young career training on the old sand-based Astroturf at the club,” he recalled.
"Everyone at Lincoln works hard because they care about the Club and despite the huge cut in funding it is clear that the staff, the Club and the fans at Lincoln are determined to keep the Academy alive and well.
"I would urge anyone who can help in any way to add their support to this campaign."
There are many ways in which you can support the Future Imps Fund - from sponsoring a youth team player, to sponsoring an academy kit, to joining our Regular Payment Scheme with a chance to win one of many great Lincoln City match day prizes kindly provided by the Football Club.
Plus, the Academy would welcome any new business or fundraising ideas which you may have.
To join the Youth Academy’s Future Imps Fund 'Regular Payment Scheme' and be entered into the prize draw simply download this Entry Form or request a copy at futureimpsfund@redimps.com and follow the instructions.
For more information about the Future Imps Fund go to www.redimps.com/futureimpsfund.
To contact the Youth Academy email futureimpsfund@redimps.com.
