His old boss Sir Alex Ferguson berated him for at least one of those career choices but the Manchester United legend approves of this latest venture. Appleton is one game away from taking Lincoln City into the second tier of English football for the first time in 60 years. "Lincoln City and the League One playoff final should not even be in the same conversation," says Appleton. Appleton's young team were wobbling but they regained their composure. "We have got a lot of young players who have never experienced playing in front of crowds, never mind that type of atmosphere.

Source: Sky sports May 29, 2021 11:48 UTC