Lincoln Red Imps FC Commercial Brochure

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With a current population of 35,000 people, the six square kilometres of the Rock of Gibraltar are steeped in history, from the very beginning around 100,000 years ago when primitive humans and Neanderthals fished the shoreline and inhabited the limestone caves.

The Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge, guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean has for many years been fought over by Spain, France and Britain, all claiming possession. First settled by the Moors of Tariq ibn Ziyad in 711AD and later ruled by Spain, this muchprized site and its people have witnessed many sieges and battles over the centuries.

Gibraltar’s history spans over 2,900 years and started being recorded around 950 BC with the Phoenicians who lived nearby. The Carthaginians and Romans later worshipped Hercules in shrines said to have been built on the Rock of Gibraltar, which they called Mons Calpe, the ‘Hollow Mountain’, and which they regarded as one of the twin Pillars of Hercules.

The Moors renamed the Rock from Mons Calpe to Jebel Tarik (The Mount of Tariq), which subsequently its name was corrupted to Gibraltar.

By the end of the last siege, in the late 18th century, Gibraltar had faced fourteen sieges in 500 years. In the years after Trafalgar, Gibraltar became a major base in the Peninsular War. Gibraltar grew rapidly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming one of Britain’s most important possessions in the Mediterranean. It was a key stopping point for vessels en route to India via the Suez Canal. A large British naval base was constructed at great expense at the end of the 19th century to became the backbone of Gibraltar’s economy. The Naval Base is still in existence today.

Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded by the British and enabled the Allies to control the entrance to the Mediterranean during the Second World War. It was attacked on several occasions

by German, Italian and Vichy French forces, though without causing much damage.

Today, a British Overseas Territory, the Government of Gibraltar is not subordinate to the Government of the United Kingdom.

After a number of wars, Gibraltar became part of the Kingdom of Spain and remained under Spanish rule until 1704. It was captured during the War of the Spanish Succession by an Anglo-Dutch fleet in the name of Charles VI of Austria. At the end of the war, Spain ceded the territory to Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713.

The British Government, however, is responsible for defence and external affairs but Gibraltar has full internal selfgovernment under its 2006 Constitution.

Spain tried to regain control of Gibraltar, which Britain had declared a Crown Territory, through military, diplomatic and economic pressure. Gibraltar was besieged and heavily bombarded during three wars between Britain and Spain but the attacks were repulsed on each occasion.

The financial sector, Internet gambling, tourism, shipping services fees, and duties on consumer goods generate revenue and a very popular jurisdiction for European off shore companies. Its economic success has made it one of the wealthiest areas of Europe.

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Nowadays, Gibraltar benefits from an extensive shipping trade, offshore banking, and its position as an international conference centre.

THE ROCKON WHICH I STAND

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A PROUD FOOTBALLING HISTORY

Football was introduced in Gibraltar by the British Armed Forces in the late 19th century.

Exactly when the first civilian football teams were formed is not known, but the earliest records mention that the Prince of Wales was already in existence in 1892 and the Gibraltar FC was formed the following year in November 1893.

In 1895 the Gibraltar Civilian Football Association was established changing its name to the Gibraltar Football Association (or also Gibraltar FA) in the later years. The Gibraltar Football Association is said to be one of the ten oldest Football Associations in existence today.

Prior to the Gibraltar League being established, from 1895 to 1907, the only known football competition being played on the Rock was the Merchant’s Cup. This cup was donated every year by the Merchant in Gibraltar, hence its name. The first Merchant Cup Final recorded is between Gibraltar FC and Jubilee FC and was witnessed by 1,500 spectators.

In 1907 The Gibraltar Football League was first established by the Association as a result of the increasing numbers of civilian teams being formed and together with the fact that civilian teams were not allowed to compete in the Military League and Cup. The first league competition saw eight teams competing, with Prince of Wales FC being the winner. The growing success of the League and Cup competitions was reflected in the increasing number of new teams that were registering with the association. Such was the increase in participating teams that a Second Division was added in 1909, and in 1910 the association was organising separate Leagues and Cup competitions.

Over the years club numbers continued to grow on the Rock to the extent that the Association had to maintain up to four senior divisions at various times.

The start of the 2019/2020 season saw the new Gibraltar National League get underway.

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UEFA AND FIFA MEMBERSHIP On 8 January 1997 the GFA applied for FIFA

membership, and in March 1999 FIFA confirmed that the GFA fulfilled the requirements of Article

4.7 of the FIFA Statutes and consequently passed their file onto UEFA.

On 12 April 1999 the GFA applied for membership of UEFA (Union of European Football

Associations). This immediately drew a hostile

reception from the Spanish Football Federation and the Spanish Government.

After a long legal challenge, at the UEFA Congress

held London on 24 May 2013, Gibraltar finally became the 54th member of UEFA and the

smallest UEFA nation by population, with a team in the UEFA Champions League from the 2014/15 season.

Three years later, on May 13th 2016, Gibraltar

was granted FIFA membership so they can enter

for the World Cup, playing their first qualification

game on September 6th 2016 at home to Greece.

Gibraltar took part in the UEFA Nations League in 2018 and our club sides have enjoyed

participation in both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League competitions in recent

years.

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NEW DOMESTIC LEAGUE STRUCTURE

This year has seen the introduction of a new League system in which both the Premier Division and Second Division has been merged. The League will consist of three rounds in total. In the first round, teams shall play each other once.

After the first round has been completed, the League shall split into two groups.

The best seven ranked teams shall play the remaining two rounds in a group called The Championship Group.

The remaining teams shall play the remaining two rounds in a separate group called The Challenge Group.

The Gibtelecom Rock Cup will continue to run alongside the League competition.

Currently the Gibraltar National League holds three slots in European Competitions. The League winners will compete in the UEFA Champions League, the League runner-up will compete in the UEFA Europa League, whilst the third European slot goes to the Rock Cup winners.

There is also a Women’s League and Cup competition.

With the abolishment of the Reserve League in 2017, the GFA introduced an Under 23 Intermediate League in 2018.

At youth level, clubs compete in the Under-12, 14 and 16 categories. The GFA also provides non-competitive Leagues from Under-5 to Under-10 categories.

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ARICHHISTORY

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The club was first formed in 1976 by Charles Polson and managed by Charles Head. A group of players associated to the old Police youth team called the Blue Batons and subsequently complemented by players that had been released from other local clubs.

That year Lincoln Red Imps debuted for the first time in senior football in the local Fourth Division. Who would have thought back then that Lincoln Red Imps would go on to become the most successful football club in the history of Gibraltar football?

Eight years later, for season 1984/85, Lincoln had made it to the top-tier of Gibraltar football and successfully went on to win the title for the first time in their debut season. This was the first of seven League titles between 1984 and 1994.

At the same time, the club continued to develop its Youth Programme and continued to produce very talented, young players that eventually paid off at the turn of the Millennium as the club dominated the local football scene.

The club won the treble (League, Rock Cup and Senior Cup) in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2014. They won the League and Rock Cup double in 2009, 2010 and 2015 and a League and Senior Cup double in 2012.

We then went down in the record books as the greatest team in the history of Gibraltarian football, winning an unprecedented 14 GFA Premier League titles in a row (from 2003 to 2016), smashing the previous record of nine in a row held by the great Glacis United team of the 1960s and 70s.

Fourteen years of sheer domination has proven the worth of the investment Lincoln has made into the development of youth football since the mid-1980s. To date, the Youth Academy has continued to produce high-quality, talented young players; the likes of TJay De Barr and Jaylan Hankins, who joined Oviedo FC and UD Las Palmas respectively in readiness for the 2019/2020 season.

As a consequence of the constant and evolving changes and transformation in local football, Lincoln Red Imps continue to adapt and 06 COMMERCIAL BROCHURE OF THE LINCOLN RED IMPS

implement the necessary changes by reviewing and developing our policies and the manner in which we do business to continue to thrive and consolidate itself as Gibraltar’s leading football club.

Since the Gibraltar Football Association was admitted to UEFA as the 54th Nation in 2014, Lincoln Red Imps made history by being the first Gibraltarian team to participate in the UEFA Champions League and has continued to do so every year since, with the exception of one year when we participated in the UEFA Europa League.

Overall our campaign in Europe can be considered as successful with progression to the second round of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

The most honourable and reputable night in our history came in 2016 where the mighty Celtic awaited us in the second round of the Champions League. What was to follow will live long in the memories of all those who witnessed events on July 13th 2016.

A vintage piece of Lee Casciaro magic allied to a superb defensive performance, gave Lincoln the greatest result in Gibraltarian club football history as we beat the Scottish Champions (and former European Cup winners) 1-0. The result astounded the entire football world and made headlines around the globe.

Lincoln went down 3-0 in the second leg in front of a massive 50,000 crowd at Celtic Park but the first leg result was testament to the huge strides the club had made in the years since entering the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

In 2017 Lincoln Red Imps became the first, and so far only, Gibraltarian club to become a member of the European Club Association.

Going forward we look forward to creating many more special memories.

THETROPHYCABINET

Gibraltar Premier Division: 24 1984–85, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017-18, 2018-19 Rock Cup: 18 1985–86, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 Gibraltar League Senior Cup: 18 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2013–14, (Abolished) Pepe Reyes Cup: 11 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 UEFA Champions League: Qualified 1st Round: 2014/15 - HB Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 2015/16 - FC Santa Coloma, Andorra 2016/17 - FC Flora Tallinn, Estonia Qualified Preliminary Round: 2017/18 - Semi-Final - La Fiorita, San Marino Final - KF Drita, Kosovo 2018/19 - Semi-Final KF Feronikeli, Kosovo Qualified 2nd Round: 2015/16 - FC Midtjylland, Denmark 2016/17 - Celtic FC, Scotland UEFA Europa League: Qualified 1st Round: 2017/18 - AEK Larnaca, Cyprus Qualified 2nd Round: 2018/19 - The New Saints FC, Wales 2019/20 - FC Ararat-Armenia, Armenia

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OURVISION

The club vision is to consolidate itself as Gibraltar’s leading football club.

To continue competing, develop and progress to further stages in European football.

Have a well-structured and professional club.

Invest in our youth and develop local talent.

To be a club that is at the heart of youth and Gibraltar community initiatives.

Instil to our members the core value of hard work, commitment, passion, loyalty, respect and discipline.

A feeling that will last a lifetime...

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PROJECTEDREVENUES Merchandise sales, such as team shirts and memorabilia Online shop

Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships UEFA Competitions

International Player Payments from GFA Youth Solidarity Payment

Widen the scope of commercial activity, online and via social media TV Rights Licensing

FIFA Training Compensation Payment

Sports and Leisure Entertainment Licence FIRST-TEAM SPONSOR:

YOUTH SPONSOR:

FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31st December 2018 are complete.

Financial Statements have been published via the club’s Official Website - www.lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk

As per UEFA Club Licence, Financial Statements have been disclosed to the Gibraltar Football Association.

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LEGAL ENTITY

THELEGALENTITY The club operates as a private company, incorporated on November 8th 2013 as a private company limited by shares with a Share Capital of £1,000 divided into 1,000 ordinary shares at £1.00 each under Gibraltar Companies Act. Company Number: 110695 Registered Address: 64 Red Sand House, Red Sand Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA PO Box: 1411 CORPORATE SET-UP The Board of Directors currently consists of the following Executive Members: President: Dylan Glen Viagas Vice President: Christian Trevor Laguea Other Members: Elton Duarte and Stephen Michael Head The Executive Board is directly answerable to its members and the Gibraltar Football Association.

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CLUB LICENCES

The club is the holder of a Gibraltar Football Association UEFA Club Licence.

The club is currently awaiting approval from The Government of Gibraltar a business licence for sports and leisure entertainment.

As an Employer, the club is registered with the Government of Gibraltar Employment and Training Board (ETB).

CLUB POLICES

The club adheres and complies with all the Policies in vigour by the Gibraltar Football Association by virtue of its GFA Licence as well as its own policies.

The club is a data controller under the Data Protection Act 2004. It applies, complies and implements all employment laws.

Health and Safety Policy is implemented at its premises Social Media Policy

Anti-bribery and Crime Policy Anti-Bullying Policy

Safeguarding Children Policy The Club Code of Conduct

Youth Development Policy

Security Policy for UEFA Competitions

The club complies and has full access to the FIFA TMS System.

All GFA and Club Policies are applicable to all Club Members and any breach of any Policy is dealt with under the Club Discipline Policy and Procedures.

CLUBCOACHES

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The club has a complete coaching team in all of its senior, youth and women’s set-up.

All youth teams have a minimum of two coaches qualified as imposed by the Gibraltar Football Association. These qualifications, via the GFA, are attained from the English and/or Welsh FA and they range from Level 1 Certificates to UEFA B Licences.

Support for all youth teams is available in the form of professional coaching for goalkeeper and outfield players, Fitness Coach, Medical and Physio.

Further to the attained qualification by each of the coaches, further development programmes are provided by the club via seminars (Classroom and pitch-side).

Coaching staff are required to comply with all club policies.

TEAMS Lincoln Red Imps FC have teams in every category organised by the Gibraltar Football Association.

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COMPETITIVE: National League

Intermediate League (Under-23) Women’s League

Under-16 Category (2 teams) Under-14 Category

Under-12 Category (2 teams) NON COMPETITIVE: Under-10 Category Under-9 Category Under-8 Category Under-7 Category Under-6 Category Under-5 Category The club also caters and provides coaching for boys and girls who have not attained

the age to play in the Under-5 Category.

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MEDIACOVERAGE As the most successful club in Gibraltar football, Lincoln Red Imps FC continue to attract a considerable amount of media coverage from different prestigious media channels throughout Europe.

Television, radio, magazines and newspapers have been attracted and numerous reports and articles have been published on our club. Our International players are also a source of attraction, with the three National Team captains (Roy Chipolina, Joseph Chipolina and Lee Casciaro) all being Lincoln Red Imps players.

The club has also featured in many games being televised live throughout Europe as a consequence of our participation in the UEFA Champions League competitions. Prestigious channels such as Bein Sports and the BBC have televised Lincoln Red Imps games.

The club has also entered into an agreement with APE Publications to manage our website and provide a digital Match Programme for every domestic League game.

With a newly-constructed website launched in June 2019 - www.lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk - we are starting to gather the fruits of this venture and what started as a pilot scheme, the club is now making it a priority to continue to invest time and resources to continue expanding and stay in touch with all our fans around the world.

On other social media networks, the club, to present date, has 26,748 Facebook likes, 7,449 Twitter followers and 1,762 Instagram followers.

Meanwhile in the first two months since the Official Website went live, we had 7,076 new users, generating a total of 25,689 page views.

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INVESTMENTSTRATEGY

Our investment strategy is focused on: 1. Football Development 2. Corporate Development Football Strategy: Over the last 30 years we have a proven track record in developing local talent. We adhere and comply with a robust youth development policy that is constantly reviewed to meet the demands and changes in local football with the objectives to: • • • • • • • •

Develop a fully-fledged Football Excellence Academy Develop our coaching staff to the highest UEFA Standards Harmonise our coaching approach across all age groups Develop a Women’s football section Continue developing links with professional teams across Europe Continue providing a professional support network for the senior and youth teams Ensure that we continue participating in European competitions Maximise our links with UEFA and the ECA, ensuring we access all football resources available to us.

Corporate Development: The club is looking to attract further investment in order to take us to another sphere at every level, both on the local stage and European stage. We therefore need a robust corporate framework to allow us to operate on and off-the-pitch and to that end we intend to: • • • • • • • •

Develop strategic partnership with the corporate sector Develop our corporate management to ensure a professional managed organisation Ensure we identify and maximise sustainability revenues Enhance our brand identity using traditional, online and social media tools and networks.

Continue to work with our sponsors Ensure prudent investment into the club infrastructure is done with funds derived from the projected revenues.

Maximise our links with UEFA and the ECA to ensure we have access to all financial resources open to us.

Increase online/offline marketing and raise awareness of club locally and worldwide.

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BUSINESSINGIBRALTAR

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Gibraltar is a vibrant, business-friendly jurisdiction and benefits from a well-developed business service infrastructure, including one of the most advanced fibre optic communications services in Europe.

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With its border to the north with Spain and a maritime border with Morocco, Gibraltar also has an Airport for private and commercial flights (to different destinations in the UK), as well as a port and marinas who can cater for super yachts.

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Individuals pay taxes on their income in Gibraltar unless they are able to take advantage of high-net-worth individual status or gain exemption as an expatriate.

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A company incorporated in Gibraltar or a registered branch of an overseas company may apply for a Tax Exemption Certificate.

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Such is the reputation that Gibraltar has acquired over the years that it is increasingly being referred to as a regulatory benchmark for other jurisdictions. In fact, the Edwards Report (commissioned by the UK in 1998 to review regulatory practices in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) used Gibraltar as a point of comparison when making recommendations for other centres.

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Gibraltar is a unique jurisdiction for the promotion and development of financial services. It has a common law legal system, highly-developed professional infrastructure and firstclass regulations.

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A multicultural country in which its people live in harmony with each other despite race, religious beliefs, gender or political beliefs.

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Very low crime rate.

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Registered unemployment is under 1%.

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Gibraltar is still considered an important centre for International business, although the advantages now arise from the fiscal opportunities available rather than physical location.

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As a British Overseas Territory, the Government of Gibraltar is not subordinate to the Government of the United Kingdom.

The British Government, however, is responsible for defence and external affairs but Gibraltar has full internal selfgovernment under its 2006 Constitution.

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The law of Gibraltar is based on English law, but is separate from the UK legal system.

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Non-resident businesses do not pay income tax unless the source of this income is Gibraltar proper.

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There is no tax on capital income. In Gibraltar there is no capital gains tax, wealth tax, sales tax or value added tax.

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No Capital Gains Tax is played on the sale of players.

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A very stable political and economic environment.

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Gibraltar benefits from an extensive shipping trade, offshore banking, and its position as an International conference centre. It is a well-known and regulated International finance centre and has been a popular jurisdiction for European offshore companies.

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High Standard and luxury accommodation available for sale or rent

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Five Star hotels available on The Rock at a ten-minute drive from the airport, catering for all business needs.

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Just over an hours’ drive to other airports in the south of Spain.

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An English-speaking community as a result of its Education Curriculum that mirrors the UK and due to its close proximity with Spain, all Gibraltarians are bilingual.

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The financial sector, Internet gambling, tourism, shipping services fees, and duties on consumer goods generate revenue.

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The main tax for companies is Corporation Tax, and Social Insurance contributions. There are also stamp duties on certain transactions, and property taxes.

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WELCOME FROM

THEPRESIDENT Lincoln Red Imps FC is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new Commercial Brochure that will provide the club with a better base on which to build stronger business links and continue to enhance the club’s brand in the commercial world.

The Commercial Brochure will also allow us to target potential new business partners and sponsors more effectivelyand continue expanding our presence not only in Gibraltar, but also as a club in Europe.

Since Gibraltar became the 54th Nation to join the UEFA Family, not only has football locally developed and progressed in leaps and bound but also the doors to European football were opened.

Our club have been privileged to have competed every single year in European football since the 2014/15 season.

The club is not only determined to remain at the pinnacle of local football but our aim is to progress further in the European football pyramid and in order to achieve this we need to increase our revenues, via partnerships and/or sponsorship or by any other opportunities.

At present we continue to work hard and remain focussed to achieve and accomplish those other cruces as laid down in our Investment Strategy and detailed within this Brochure.

With tailored exposure to suit all budgets, opportunities will exist to tap into a loyal fanbase and interactions with other local businesses. Social media is also a huge part of the world today and with that development comes opportunity. This is why the club has now made it a priority to invest time and resources to continue expanding our online, digital presence.

It is vitally important for Lincoln Red Imps FC that all our commercial partners get value for their investment and we will strive to ensure that all your ‘goals’ are met.

My door is always open and I am more than happy to discuss any business strategy and/or opportunities where the club and your organisation can work together for mutual benefit.

DYLAN VIAGAS Club President

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Email info@lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk president@lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk secretary@lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk Telephone: (+350) 20044992 Website: www.lincolnredimpsfc.co.uk Address: P.O Box 1411 64 Red Sands House Red Sands Raod Gibraltar GX11 1AA SocialMedia:

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