By Nathan Jackson
July 1 2005

Keith's intentions have been made clear for the new season with a new batch of highly talented players. The good mix of experience and youth looks to be a very combination and several players look destined to impress and all seems a bit rosier as far as the new season's concerned.

Midfielder Dean Keates joins from Kidderminster Harriers who were relegated last season. I am extremely excited about the capture of Keates as when he was with hull, he was rated as THE best midfielder in the division. Keates has also played for Walsall and I can safely say that from what I've seen of Mr Keates, he is a far better midfielder than either Gain or Butcher.

Scarborough captain, Scott Kerr joins the Imps are much speculation to his future as he was set to sign for Barnet and has represented Semi-Pro England and even played in the Intertoto Cup for Bradford. Kerr was extremely highly rated by the Scarborough fans he will hopefully be held in such high esteem by the Imps fans.

Joining Kerr making the move from Scarborough to Lincoln is former Ireland Under 21 international, Colin Cryan, also subject to much speculation. Scarborough chairman seems set to complain to the FA about Colin Cryan as he wants compensation despite the player's contract running out, quick message for Martin Reynolds, YOU ONLY GET COMPENSATION FOR PLAYERS UNDER 24.

Steve Robinson joins after being released by Swindon Town, having also played for Birmingham City and Peterborough. His released from Swindon was seen as a disappointment to a lot of Swindon fans as he had being a very popular player.

Omari Coleman, like re-signed Paul Mayo, makes the trip to Sincil Bank after being released by Watford. Coleman is 24 and has also played for Dulwich.

Larne left back, Jeff Hughes has joined City and will be very keen to get into the first team ahead of Paul Mayo. After the success of the McAuley transfer last year, Keith has against raided the Northern section of the Emerald Isle

Finally, Willis Francis has joined the Imps from Grantham Town. The former Notts County midfielder plays in midfield and will be looking to prove his worth at league football.