Chris Sutton: It was a performance Keith Alexander would have been proud of
Chris Sutton said Lincoln City delivered a performance which would have made Keith Alexander proud after a 3-1 victory against Hereford eased the Imps' relegation fears.
On a poignant night when the club paid a fantastic tribute to the Sincil Bank legend, who died 10 days ago, Lincoln produced a display befitting of their former leader.
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The Lincoln players observe a moment's silence in memory of Keith Alexander.
Not even the visit of the World Cup could distract Sutton's side, who powered into a two-goal lead thanks to a Davide Somma strike and Matt Saunders' 30-yard howitzer.
Marc Pugh did pull a goal back for the Bulls, but Saunders made sure of victory with a side-foot finish as City moved 11 points clear of the League Two dropzone.
And Sutton said that Lincoln's performance, in front of more than 6,000 supporters, would have delighted Alexander, whose funeral is at Lincoln Cathedral on Monday.
"It was an emotional night," said the City chief. "The supporters turned out in their numbers and we are grateful for that because Keith did a fantastic job for this football club.
"With the position this club is in at the minute I think it shows just how much he should be appreciated for what he did. We would not mind swapping our position for the one the club had when he was here.
"But I think Keith would have been proud of our performance."
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by Poshimp, North Yorkshire
Monday, March 15 2010, 12:15PM
“Thank you JV - the screened tribute you compiled and the programme content for Keith was spot on and it was good to see so many staying on to see the screening the second time round at the end of the match. Shame the World Cup promoters failed to deliver what they promised - am sure the Board and Staff at the Bank feel let down.”
by Mark, Lincoln
Monday, March 15 2010, 10:05AM
“A fantastic tribute to Big Keith. Good game and 3 points. Shame that the world cup was such a big let down and waste of time. The only good thing that came from it being there was the big screen. RIP Keith”
by MICK BULL, billinghay
Monday, March 15 2010, 8:37AM
“What a great send off from the Bank for BIG KA. What a great disappointment for many youngsters, and people who came to the bank to see the World Cup, that it had to be kept hidden away from the many people who wanted to see it. A billed once in a lifetime opportunity was a complete shambles, leaving many upset that the cup was not, as promised, paraded aroung the pitch at half time. Personally, I thought it only took the limelight away from the tribute to KA and a very good game of football. My grandson went away complaining that he did not see the cup, despite the big build up. Very poor indeed.”
by Mr G Hughes, Lincoln
Saturday, March 13 2010, 9:31PM
“Last night was a very emotional night, seeing images of Keith and our play-offs left tears in my eyes. Well done to the club for doing a fantastic tribute to Keith Alexander. When clips of Keith came on the big screen it was really nice to see everyone in the stadium started clapping and when club chaplain Andrew vaughan spoke about Keith you could feel his sadness in his voice. I think the club got it spot on last night so well done to them for the effort they put in to show Keith what a legend he was at Lincoln city FC.”
by Johnny Imp80, lincoln
Saturday, March 13 2010, 6:52PM
“A very fitting and emotional tribute to Big Keith.Well done to John Vickers and all who worked hard to honour KA.Ive had the Bob Marley song in my head all day and hope Big Keith enjoyed the game whilst getting stuck into his bourbons!Privleged to have been there.”
by Smarty Pants, Lincoln
Saturday, March 13 2010, 4:47PM
“Well done Team Lincoln City from the lady that served me a cup tea to the Board.
It was a brilliant nights entertainment.
Thank you.”
by washyimp, washingboro
Saturday, March 13 2010, 1:04PM
“Well done to Steff Wright and everyone including the supporters who made friday such a memorable night. I for one am man enough to admit when Keiths face appeared on the big screen the emotion got the better of me.Thanks again K A. hoped we did you proud last night.”
by chris gooding, sincil bank
Saturday, March 13 2010, 12:52PM
“i thought the club got it spot on last night a fitting tribute to a lincoln legend in keith alexander.i was in the co op stand last night and you could hear a pin drop when the footage of keith came on and it was just so good to see the alexander years again,me personally thought the world cup was a side issue last night and it just goes to show that the people of lincoln care about the football club”
by dw, lincoln
Saturday, March 13 2010, 10:32AM
“The club must have worked tirelessly to get last night together. Very well organised and respectful.”
by Karen, Newark
Saturday, March 13 2010, 10:02AM
“Last night was out of this world, just like the trip to Millennium in 2003. Couldnt see a person near me without a tear in their eye. Keith would have been so proud of everyone associated with the club last night, truely exceptional. The programme was also fantastic with the amazing comments from other managers about Keith, it just shows you how much Keith has done for Football as a whole.
The lads did everyone proud, Scott did fantastic to hold the lads together and played brilliantly.
Bring on Tuesday night, and lets hope some that turned out last night will be there for the last few home games of the season and finish with a flourish.”