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Lincoln to host 'takeover day'
Lincoln United have announced that chairman Rob Bradley, joint vice-chairmen Ian Beaumont and Barry Clements, and all club officials are all to 'step down' for a day on November 30 for a 'takeover day'.
The S/East Division side host Frickley Athletic at the Sun Hat Villas Stadium on November 30 and will host a 'takeover day' for Sports Business, Events Management, and Erasmus European exchange students at Lincoln University all filling the roles as part of their courses.
The club are also offering ticket discounts for students at just £4, as well as half time entertainment.
'On November 30th, University of Lincoln students will be taking it upon themselves to 'takeover' Lincoln United's home fixture against Frickley Athletic as part of our Events Management Year Two assessment," student Tom Doherty said.
"The matchday will see students carry out (with help) the roles of the club's matchday staff ranging from hosting sponsors and away officials, speaking to the team, helping out with the stewarding and so on, as well as carrying out planning, marketing and commercial operations to oversee a thoroughly successful day at Ashby Avenue."
The club are also offering ticket discounts for students at just £4, as well as half time entertainment.
'On November 30th, University of Lincoln students will be taking it upon themselves to 'takeover' Lincoln United's home fixture against Frickley Athletic as part of our Events Management Year Two assessment," student Tom Doherty said.
"The matchday will see students carry out (with help) the roles of the club's matchday staff ranging from hosting sponsors and away officials, speaking to the team, helping out with the stewarding and so on, as well as carrying out planning, marketing and commercial operations to oversee a thoroughly successful day at Ashby Avenue."
