It might seem strange to think that anything is worrying Danny and Nicky Cowley.

Their Lincoln side are two points clear at the top of the table and looking good for a solid promotion assault.

A 1-0 defeat at former National League rivals Tranmere last night was a minor set back, but it did highlight some issues with the Imps' current approach.

Whilst it will be very much business as usual this weekend against Crewe, the management duo know that if they're to win silverware for a third successive season, the first time in Lincoln's history it has ever been done, they'll need to worry about the fine margins.

There are things fans have expressed concern about and in turn, Danny Cowley will be worrying about those little things, the things he can affect.

Here are three things that may be worrying the Lincoln management team right now.

Akinde was signed to score goals and whilst his contribution has been good, he's only got one goal from open play in the league.

He's now gone five games without a goal and his glaring miss against Cheltenham at the weekend suggested he's down on his luck.

The Cowley brothers will be hoping that changes.

How do you accommodate three very good central midfielders in just two spots?

Captain Lee Frecklington returned from a three-match ban last night, but their three match winning run came to an end.

Michael O'Connor was the unlucky loser, with Tom Pett's form forcing one of the two experienced players out of the side.

It might be a positive worry, but it is a concern, nonetheless

Will their loan players be recalled in January through a lack of game time, or because they're doing too well?

Scott Wharton was expected to play regular football, but Jason Shackell joined and put and end to that.

Kellan Gordon and Adam Crookes are in from Derby and Nottingham Forest respectively, but neither have seen much action.

On the other hand, Shay McCartan looks in incredible form and struggling Bradford might decide they want him back in League One now that they've changed manager.