Lincoln promotes Copping & Seaborne to leadership team

Dan Seaborne played for Southampton between 2010 and 2013 [Getty Images] Lincoln City have appointed Bobby Copping as the club's new chief commercial officer and Dan Seaborne as chief operating officer. Copping, 24, began a playing career in the Norwich City youth academy but was forced to retire at the age of 19 after suffering a mini-seizure during a training game while in action for Peterborough United in July 2020. He has been with the club since last July when he was appointed head of commercial operations. The club said Copping would oversee responsibilities, including marketing and communications, digital, ticketing, retail and fan engagement. Seaborne, 39, enjoyed a 13-year playing career which saw him turn out for clubs including Exeter City, Southampton, Bournemouth and Coventry City. Having worked for the club since last November, he has been handed a promotion and will now oversee the club's operations and safety functions alongside hospitality. "Bobby and Dan understand football, understand our club and, importantly, understand the standards and ambitions we have for Lincoln City," chief executive Liam Scully told the Imps' website. "Their appointments give us continuity while further strengthening our senior leadership structure as we continue to grow the club in a sustainable way."