Why are Lincoln City called the Imps?
Lincoln City's 'Imps' nickname comes from a mischievous stone gargoyle in Lincoln Cathedral — a legend carved in stone and song.
A Legend in Stone
Lincoln City are known as the Imps, and at Metaverse Football Club we find it one of football's most magical nicknames. The name comes from the Lincoln Imp, a stone gargoyle carved inside Lincoln Cathedral, depicting a mischievous little devil.
According to legend, two imps wreaked havoc in the cathedral until an angel turned one to stone; the other escaped. The imp became a symbol of Lincoln, and the football club, founded in 1884, naturally took the name.
A Mischievous Identity
The Imps reflect Lincoln's playful, proud spirit — a club with deep roots in its cathedral city. At Metaverse Football Club, we love how a medieval legend lives on in modern football.
From Sincil Bank to the Championship, the Imps work their magic — a story Metaverse Football Club is proud to share.
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