Lincoln Moorlands Railway have spoken about their shock at being promoted into the Premier Division.

Although the club were understandably delighted at the unexpected news, they were sad that it was because of the resignation of Sutton Town due to severe financial problems.

Secretary Graham Peck said: "The decision came out of the blue at the League AGM on Sunday and we could not refuse the offer to play at the higher level.

"Of course, we feel bitterly sorry for Sutton as no one likes to see any Club go under and this is a tragedy for the League and the Sutton Club.

"But, we had aimed to be there this season and yes, we have got there by the back door, but we intend to make the most of it.

"The League have attached conditions with regard to ground-grading issues and we take that fully on board and we will do everything we can to ensure we do not get relegated back down again."

Manager Darren Dye was equally ecstatic: "This is my first managerial job and I did not expect this and I am really up for the challenge as I believe our players will be.

"Like the Secretary, it is a travesty as to how we have got here and we hope that Sutton will rise up from the ashes in the future.

"But I now know what lies ahead of me. It's a tougher League by a mile and if I stay out of the bottom two then I will regard that as a success as I want to consolidate first.

"I also think I can now bring in some new players to meet the challenge."

The Club has recently changed its name and colours to reflect the name of the parent Social Club and this has been accepted by both the League and the Football Association.