Pre-Match Thread Mansfield Town (A)

[Shrimper2thecore]

Rang and got mine for collection in Mansfield.

I've done this once before and it was a bit of a shambles - hoping for better tomorrow...

 

[mgh]

Anyone else think it's a bit bizarre the team going on the train? Only a 3 hour drive and same time on the train with several changes... (Southend Vic - Liv St - Kings X - Newark northgate)

 

[shrimperjon]

Im pretty certain that they get the coach to London, dont think they do the whole commute to london / underground thing. They then get coached the other end as well and then the same on the return.

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

Im pretty certain that they get the coach to London, dont think they do the whole commute to london / underground thing. They then get coached the other end as well and then the same on the return.

I would have thought this will take them longer that just getting the coach to Mansfield...

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Anyone else think it's a bit bizarre the team going on the train? Only a 3 hour drive and same time on the train with several changes... (Southend Vic - Liv St - Kings X - Newark northgate)

Newark what - my train is to Mannsfield - did I **** up?

 

[OldBlueLady]

What is the pub of choice for those who have been before?

Posted this on DoDtS's thread, hopefully it'll be useful to some...

I'll ask my mate who is Mansfield born and bred, a dedicated supporter and let you know what he advises :winking:

Ok, he doesn't live in Mansfield now, but goes back often to visit family, anyway, this is what he's said: "The Sandy Pate bar at the ground will be open. I would go to either the Swan which is in the market square or the Queen Vic which is just past the viaduct on the way to the ground from the market square, though that is more of a home supporters' pub. There's also a Wetherspoons and a few other pubs on the market square but I'd advise avoiding those with the possible exception of the Oak which used to be ok but it's been a while since I've been in."

Hope that helps :smile:

 

[chapperzUK]

Newark what - my train is to Mannsfield - did I **** up?

You're in trouble if you are going to Mannsfield. Although if you are going to Mansfield Rail Station, you should be fine. :winking:

You can go to Newark if you want a 20 mile walk ....

http://www.mansfieldtown.net/club/visit-us/

 

[tia]

Im pretty certain that they get the coach to London, dont think they do the whole commute to london / underground thing. They then get coached the other end as well and then the same on the return.

I think you are right there.

 

[mgh]

Just seems pointless esp given how dodgy the east coast main line can be...
And *** Newark is the nearest main line station...your ticket will be better!

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

I have been to Mansfield before but I can't remember much more than the weather was terrible, there was one of those ugly faceless "retail parks" next door and we were shunted up the side of the pitch. And that's it. I can't even remember the result.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Rain permitting, we should go for

....................BENTLEY..................
WHITE...THOMPSON..PHILLIPS..COKER
...CLIFFORD...LEONARD...TIMLIN.....
....HURST....BARNARD... ATKINSON ..


CORR,EASTWOOD,PROSSER,LAIRD,STRAKER,PAYNE,T.SMITH

I would consider a different XI

Bentley
White Prosser Phillips Coker
Atkinson, Clifford, Leonard, Timlin
Barney, Eastwood

Hash tag: Nowforsomethingdifferent

 

[deanjo25]

I thought my son and I were the only Southend fans based in Leicestershire, we are based in Hinckley, where are you based? Good location for Midlands and Northern games. Don't get to many home games though!

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Crazy windy and rainy in Morden waiting for a bus after seeing **** Buttons - hope its not like this oop north or it'll be called off.

 

[Bromley Blue]

Crazy windy and rainy in Morden waiting for a bus after seeing **** Buttons - hope its not like this oop north or it'll be called off.

Fall asleep on the Northern line?

 

[Matt]

Hi guys stags fan here just a quick weather update we had rain over night but as I put this it's sunny and there's no rain forecasted till about 2/3 this afternoon the match should be fine. As for the match itself I'm expecting a defeat I think you guys will have way too much for us.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Hi guys stags fan here just a quick weather update we had rain over night but as I put this it's sunny and there's no rain forecasted till about 2/3 this afternoon the match should be fine. As for the match itself I'm expecting a defeat I think you guys will have way too much for us.

That is very much inline with the BBC weather report. It could be heavy rain during the game and one slip, one silly foul or a rash tackle could be pivotal.

 

[Maroon Blue]

First time to Mansfield, (weather permitting), predicting a comfortable 2-0 win.

Bentley
White,Thompson, Prosser, Coker
Hurst, Leonard, Laird, Atkinson
Barnard, Corr

Subs, Smith, Phillips, Gomis, Timlin, Clifford, Straker, Eastwood

scorers, Barnard, Hurst

att 3000 (500 shrimpers)

UTB

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Fall asleep on the Northern line?

Nah, I live down that way - still very windy down here. Keep the ball on the ground because of the wind but keep it in the air because of the wet.....keep it at knee height I guess

 

[stickyboy]

Hi guys stags fan here just a quick weather update we had rain over night but as I put this it's sunny and there's no rain forecasted till about 2/3 this afternoon the match should be fine. As for the match itself I'm expecting a defeat I think you guys will have way too much for us.

thanks for the update, leaving soon

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I would consider a different XI

Bentley
White Prosser Phillips Coker
Atkinson, Clifford, Leonard, Timlin
Barney, Eastwood

Hash tag: Nowforsomethingdifferent

My only concern on this team is a rash tackle from CC so either Hursty or if it is a real mud fest with no ball on the ground stuff then Laird in.