As the season draws ever closer with both men's teams kicking off their pre-season campaign this week; first team gaffer, Sam Wilkinson, has added defender, Kyle Watkins, to the ranks.

Former Lincoln City player and Boston Town's captain last season has agreed and signed on the dotted line for 'The Whites' in readiness for the 2020/21 season. Wilkinson has been open in the fact he was looking for a defender that fitted the bill of the club's ethos - 'local and wanting to play for Lincoln United' and he's delighted to be able to add Watkins to the first team squad.

"Really pleased that Kyle has agreed to sign for us, he's a player I knew about when he was a young kid at Collingham. He stood out at that age and deservedly got his chance at Lincoln City.

"Since he got released from Lincoln, he's played and captained Boston Town, which, at 18, says a lot about this lad's attitude and character. Aside from his psychological attributes, he's a big strong boy and is comfortable on the ball. He wants to continue to develop and play as high as he can and I'm sure we can develop him further at Lincoln United".

The new central defender had this to say on signing down at Ashby Avenue, "When Sam approached me about signing I thought it was a great opportunity to step up, challenge myself and play at a higher level. In the few weeks I've trained I've really enjoyed it and you can see how high the standards are at the club. I'm really looking forward to the season and get back playing again."

Lincoln United's commercial brochure is available to view below with many different sponsorship opportunities, including individual player sponsorship, of which Kyle is now available. If you're interested in supporting 'The Whites' in any way, please take a look at the brochure and contact our Commercial Director at glen.merryweather@lincolnunitedfc.com