City have partnered with Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) to invite businesses to support their local team and encourage residents and visitors into the city during matchdays.
Located throughout the city of Lincoln will be new window vinyls displayed in various businesses to show their support of the Imps. The vinyls, provided by Lincoln BIG and the club, show unity and support for the football team throughout the season, while strengthening the local community.
An interactive map is set to launch on the free loyalty app on Friday 25 August and will run throughout autumn and winter until 2024.
The football trail will feature multiple locations across the city, with each business hosting a window vinyl. Participants can discover new businesses and check-in on the LoyalFree app, and each check in will enter them into a competition for the chance to win a retro shirt, signed by City legend and record appearance holder, Grant Brown!
This competition will run until Christmas, so make sure you check in at a participating business before then to be in with a chance of winning.
Lincoln BIG’s relationship & operations manager Danielle said: “This is a unique partnership and we’re looking forward to growing our relationship with Lincoln City Football Club to benefit both Lincoln BIG members, and the football community. The Lincoln BIG team invite everyone to visit the participating businesses and check in on the LoyalFree app to be in with a chance of winning the exclusive signed shirt. When watching the Imps play, everyone is encouraged to explore what the city has to offer.
“Thank you to all the businesses who are showing their support. We hope to paint the city red with vinyls from local businesses and enhance the experience of fans in the city by showcasing what else there is to enjoy. Together we will provide Lincoln City Football Club fans and residents with a pleasant and enjoyable experience in the city.”
Jake Longworth, head of marketing & retail at City, added: “We are really pleased to be teaming up with Lincoln BIG to help bring Lincoln City FC to the centre of Lincoln. We want to do our bit to try and support local businesses and those that visit us will also be visiting the city itself. We hope to raise further awareness of the Imps and we’d love to encourage new supporters to visit the LNER Stadium to watch a game. We’re an extremely welcoming family community club and look forward to working closely on projects with Lincoln BIG in the future.”
Taking part in the competition is easy! Simply download the LoyalFree app for free and head to the trails section of the app for more information. The LoyalFree app can be downloaded HERE or by searching for ‘LoyalFree’ in your app store.