Lincoln aims to compete in Championship with limited budget
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Lincoln City expects to secure talent as they prepare for the Championship following promotion. Sporting Director Jez George emphasized that the club's budget remains the smallest in the division, even with an additional £10 million from promotion. George noted the importance of wisely investing this budget while scouting for affordable players, particularly those with Championship experience. The club may repeatedly break its transfer record this summer to strengthen the squad, but financial responsibility is a priority to ensure long-term stability.
- •Lincoln City achieved promotion to the Championship after winning League One.
- •Sporting Director Jez George highlights a budget smaller than many in the division.
- •Lincoln plans to break their transfer record multiple times this summer.
- •Club emphasizes the need for wise investments in player acquisitions.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Lincoln can compete despite small budget - George
"Lincoln City can compete in the Championship despite having the smallest budget, says sporting director Jez George.
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