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Appleton’s rapt with his Imps’ progress

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The LeaguePaper Team
18 October 2020

By Neil Goulding

LINCOLN City boss Michael Appleton believes patience is key after his side drew a blank away at Fleetwood Town.
Town keeper Jayson Leutwiler was forced to make a string of top saves as the visitors lost ground on leaders Ipswich.
Paddy Madden hit the crossbar for the hosts and substitute Barrie McKay went close at the death, but both sides had to settle for a point. “I thought we were spot on,” praised Appleton. “We were controlled.
We knew what to expect, a lot of long straight passes into Ched Evans and looking to play off him.
“But I thought ou...

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