For two seasons Lincoln City have been the team on everyone's lips, the phoenix rising from the ashes to the Football League and Wembley triumph.

From losing at home to Woking on the final day of the 2015/16 season, the Imps have not looked back, winning two pieces of silverware and getting to an FA Cup Quarter Final.

The play-off spot they achieved in League Two almost seems small fry compared to everything else, the semi-final defeat against Exeter quickly forgotten in 24 months of otherwise unblemished success.

This coming season hopes are be high of a top three finish, especially after retaining the core of their squad. Only Alex Woodyard has moved on from the first team, his role filled quickly by Notts County's Michael O'Connor. Harry Toffolo, Bruno Andrade and keeper Grant Smith have also arrived.

Whatever quality those signings are, there's a feeling amongst Imps fans that the only announcement they need to hear is the elusive striker that they missed last season. 17-goal Matt Green needs a partner, a mobile one with a proven track record or massive potential. Despite 22-goal Andrade joining from Boreham Wood, there's still a feeling that the club are light up front.

News of missing out on Tyler Walker this week is a big blow, not least because it isn't the first time the Imps have missed their target. Simeon Akinola was due to join last summer, but a late hitch destroyed that deal. Ever since returning to the Football League, fans feel they've been light up top.

Last season's seventh placed finish and Wembley heroics were achieved with just three recognised strikers on their books, Green, Matt Rhead and Ollie Palmer, who yesterday joined Crawley. Even with 50-goal Grantham striker Lee Shaw on trial, a new centre forward is absolutely essential to the Imps progress.

Every time a Kristian Dennis, Kane Hemmings or Idirs Kanu is announced by another club, another perceived target is crossed off the list. Even with wonderful players in their squad such as Neal Eardley, Michael Bostwick and Lee Frecklington, their hopes of League One football surely hinge on the ability to attract a player capable of turning Green's 17 goals into a 45 goal partnership.

Then, and only then, can Lincoln City be touted as potential League Two champions.