Alexander is making a good recovery

The Imps boss has spoken candidly about his illness, the support he has received, his recovery, and the future following his illness.

"I'm feeling a lot better than than I did a few months ago," he said.

"I'm hoping to be back by the end of January, early February. The sooner I get back the better."

Alexander thanked the fans and his family for their cards and messages during his hospital stay.

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He also revealed that among the wellwishers was Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

"The first card I got was from Sir Alex. I don't even know the man. It's pleasing to know that people care," said Alexander.

The Imps manager also said that he is a little surprised at how well he is recovering from the horror of his November collapse.

"There's a good four to six weeks that I can't remember anything about. It's only the last couple of weeks my memory's beginning to come back and I can remember everything.

"I have to be sensible and be right when I get back. I'm feeling 100% better - as well as I've felt for a long time. I'm now getting 10 to 12 hours sleep a day."

The Sincil Bank boss is expected to sign a two-year extension to his current contract in the coming weeks.

Lincoln are currently seventh in Division Three and in a good position to challenge for an end-of-season play-off place.