Mansfield Town FC

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‪Mansfield Town continued their impressive form into the new year by seeing off Carlisle at Field Mill, with goals from Hemmings and Bennett.‬

‪Their was three changes made to the line up which beat Wycombe couple days previous with Angol, Pearce and Logan coming into the side. I thought the first half we dominated large spells in the game and deservedly was two nil up, thanks to Carlises errors. Their was times in the first half where I thought we looked vulnerable when they came on the counter attack, luckily for us not causing Logan any problems. Even with the possession they had the players coped well with their long balls and physicality from Keith Curles men. In many ways I didn't want the first half to end, as they were looking vulnerable and looked threatening with CJ and Potter down the wings.‬

‪As expected Carlisle made two changes at half time and they immediately shown their intent to get back into the game. For me they started to look a threat, putting us under pressure and forcing us deep into our half. Having reviewed the penalty decision by it was a clear dive, that the Referee fell for. Logan was unlucky not to get a touch on the spot kick, as he guessed the right way unable to prevent Carlisle getting back into the game. Few moments later it was heart in mouth moment, as Carlisle came on the attack hitting the ball against the crossbar much to the relief of us fans. At times I thought we rode our luck at times but managed to somehow still having the one goal advantage. Hemmings goal came at a great time, as they were starting to look threatening, which for me took the sting out of their attack. Our link up play at times was phenomenal at times, with the quick one twos and movement off the ball was pure quality.‬

‪That win puts us in 6th in the play off spots and only a point of the automatic spot in 3rd. What a better way than to start the year off with a win that puts us in a great position in going forward.With January upon us and the transfer market open it will be an interesting time to see who comes in and who departs. It is clear for all to see we have missed a midfielder, who can play a role similar to Byrom and possibly another winger. I personally do not think we need a striker, as we have plenty of fire power up front with Rose, Angol and Hemmings. Only time I think we would need a striker is if Oxford decide to recall Hemmings, in which case we would have to act but hopefully we can keep hold of him, not just for the rest of the season but on a permanent deal come end of the season, with the player keen to s‬

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Mansfield Town vs Yeovil

It was another frustrating game, in which we

should have come away with the three points with the amount of pressure and chances created throughout the game. Their was 4 changes made to the side with Benning, Angol, Pearce and Mellis. The first half as was poor and lucky not to have been behind on two occasions. Their were times when we played some good passes without really testing the keeper, apart from point blank save. The thing that frustrated me was the formation we had just didn’t seem to work with the players, as they over ran our midfield and caught us on the break from corners.

The second half started off encouraging with the players dominating spells of possession but still couldn’t find a way to break the deadlock, with the amount of chances we had. It was obvious in the second half they was set out to play for a draw and time waste throughout the game, knowing full well it would frustrate us. The one thing that could not be faulted was the players efforts during the game.

Overall assessment is frustration not being able to get a reaction from last weeks game and go 2 games without scoring. I can’t pick fault with the players, only that I wish they would take their chances and do more in certain positions. No disrespect to Yeovil but it’s teams like that we should be beating. The players have had 5 months to gel and played nearly half a season together so for me their is no excuse, need to be more clinical and start getting a run of results together if we are to have a promotion push.

With January coming around soon me personally think that we need an experienced striker, someone who can help Danny and Kane. I know Danny has scored a lot but you need others to contribute. I think Angol will struggle to hit double figures and same for Spencer/ Sterling James.

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Mansfield Town continued their FA Cup run by disposing of 9 men Guiseley at Field Mill to keep our unbeaten run of 11 games unbeaten in all competitions. From start to finish it was a dominant performance all around and could have easily have been a cricket score, had more converted. Should have been more in my opinion but was a a great performance from the lads.

The team we put out today for me should have been the one who fielded against Chesterfield last week at Field Mill for me. The gulf in class was clear to see throughout the match with the Non league side managed by former Stags legends Adam Murray and Paul Cox. The two red cards was in no doubt, as they were both dangerous/ dirty.

I don’t usually like singling our players but credit to Spencer, not just for his hat trick but overall performance proving his critics wrong. I admit early in the season I wasn’t biggest fan of his but hats off to him for proving me wrong. Their was a number of good performances throughout the match, pick of the bunch for me would be Spencer, CJ, Anderson, White and Atkinson to name a few.

As the old saying goes you can only beat what is put in front of you and by all accounts we was professional and comfortable in the end. Credit to Guiseley for getting as far as they have in the competition. As for us into the third of the cup. Be sure to look out for ball number 55 tomorrow night. COYS ⚽️💛💙

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Mansfield Town host Guiseley in the FA CUP second round tomorrow, which also sees the return of former managers Adam Murray and Paul Cox to Field Mill. With the greatest respect to Guiseley for how far they have got in the cup I cant see nothing except a Stags win. Evans hinted that their could be changes made to the team which could see players such as Atkinson, Butcher, Angol and Oljenik to name a few pushing for a starting place.

For me they both Murray and Cox deserve enormous credit and a good reception for their services at the club and success they had with us. I admit at times I was frustrated with the style of play and negative tactics but at the same time they brought us promotion back to the football league and for that will always be remembered in our history.

We also go into the game 10 games unbeaten and looking to progress into the competition. As long as the players turn up and play our usual game, I think we have more than enough to cause them to many problems in every position. Even though we are the over riding favourites to progress it is important we don't let the concentration slip, as they will be up for it hoping to cause an upset. That being said we shouldn't have any problems with the quality in the side.

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Stags ran out 7-0 winners against Clipstone tonight with goals from Alfie Potter, Paul Anderson and Calum Butcher, who got a hat trick. Game had to be postponed at half time, due to floodlights going out.

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This is the plan for One Call Stadium (Field Mill) will look a lot more improved for the club and town.

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Mansfield Town FC/ Field Mill 💛💙

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Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield

Before the game myself and around 50 others got up early to walk from the Proact to Field Mill for the charities Guide Dogs and Alzheimer’s respectively. The whole event was a huge success and credit to everyone who took part. That and credit to the club for letting us all do a lap of honour around the pitch.

As the dust settles after the 2-2 draw I can’t help but feel frustrated that we didn’t take our chances in the first half and then went behind in the game twice. When the team news came out I was surprised to see Anderson and Spencer being left out, who for me should have both started the game. The first half we played some good football and should have been in front on a few occasions. Even when they went a goal up I still thought that we was going to get back into the game and we did courtesy of Hayden White.

Going into the second half I felt confident we would come out and start off on the front foot but we were out played majority of the half and found it difficult to get a foothold of the game. Sterling James found it difficult to link up with Danny and was out muscled as me was outmuscled in game. The thing that impressed me was our never say die attitude and fight back fo get us a point.

I am not saying the players don’t give it their all because we know they all work for each other but just didn’t seem like we had the will to make tackle and get stuck in. Jack Lester got his side pumped up for the game, knowing the importance of the Derby game what it means to the people of Chesterfield. As much as it pains me to sayI think if they continue to play like that for rest of season they will stay up. Having said all of that we are still 10 games unbeaten and in a good position.

Onwards and upwards COYS ⚽️💛💙