VICS boss Adam Lakeland dedicated Saturday’s victory at Lincoln to the memory of chairman Derek Nuttall.
After falling behind midway through the first half, a double from Matty Clarke and one from Jamie Hinchliffe secured precious points.
Lakeland told the Guardian his players were keen to get a positive result to complete a sobering week.
“It’s been a difficult and emotional few days for everybody connected to the club,” he said.
“We’ve been extremely saddened by Derek’s passing; he was a dedicated, loyal, passionate and funny man.
“Credit to the lads, who worked and battled from start to finish to get a win for Derek and his family.”
After Vics failed to clear a free-kick, Jordan Hempenstall drove home to give the hosts the lead.
However Clarke struck a superb leveller from 25 yards just three minutes later.
The midfielder doubled his tally before half-time when his shot deflected over Lincoln’s goalkeeper to establish for Vics a 2-1 advantage.
After holding the hosts at bay for most of the second half, Hinchliffe finished off a fine team move by converting full-back Kieran Nolan’s cross.
Hempenstall powered home from a corner, but the visitors protected their lead.
Vics: Springthorpe (GK), Olopade, Nolan, Brewster, Fitzgerald, Regan, Abadaki, Hinchliffe, Gyimah (Coffey 84), Clarke, Pritchard. Subs not used: Mudimu, Hill (GK).
Attendance: 142.
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