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Mansfield Matters Podcast
by Craig Priest
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SE10EP09 The 275
As Nigel Clough reaches 275 games at the helm, becoming the clubs longest serving manager, his side finally break the away curse and the third shirt curse with a fine 3-0 win at AFC Wimbledon. Ahead of the trip to Blackpool, we're asking if the Stags can repeat the feat and climb the table - and...
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SE10EP08 Home Fires
After a break of what seemed like forever, the Stags are back in action and after a embarrassing defeat in the Subway Cup, Clough's men returned to League One action, keeping the Home Fires burning with a 2-1 win. Join us for a long over due catch-up, as we chat International injury and recovery,...
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S10EP07 Finding A Way
After fighting back from 2-0 down at Burton, the away day curse is now over as the Stags pick up a point on the road - but could a subtle change be the way forward for the stags on the road following an enforced change of shape? As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and...
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SE10EP06 Iron Curtain
The Stags remain unbeaten at home, thanks to a stern defensive second half display with ten men. Tonight we'll look back on people stepping up, cast our minds towards Burton before a break and MUCH more from elsewhere at MTFC! As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and...
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SE10EP05 Niggles
A narrow 1-0 defeat at Bradford on Saturday was a marked improved from the trip to reading BUT it still means that on the road so far, they've lost three from three. With little niggles setting in, can Clough's side make it three wins from three at home this Saturday as they welcome Huddersfield?...
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S10EP04 Pendulum
Only Mansfield Town could score five goals at home playing their best football for months, to then days later concede five and play dreadfully! We're all still baffled by it - join us as we attempt to figure out why the pendulum swung so far from wonderful to woeful, wrap up our thoughts on the...
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S10EP03 Pink Peril
Late defeat at Peterborough saw Lady Luck switch sides, it's either that or she doesn't like the pink third kit! Join us as we delve into the loss as we ask, are we too slow in the wing-back area, do we need another body into the squad, are we suffering from pre-season burn out and much more! As...
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SE10EP02 At The Races
We're off and running with three points already banked, thanks to a 2-1 win over Doncaster Rovers - but for all the positives of the league, for those of us who care, the pendulum of frustration certainly swung the other way with a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City's U21s in the EFL Trophy last…
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SE10EP01 Blunt Edge
The brand new Sky Bet League One campaign gets underway on Saturday, but following a pre-season and cup fixture littered with defensive frailties, are the Stags ready, or has their razor sharp finish from last term led to a blunt edge? Join us to discus that and a hell of a lot more including the...
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2026-27 Pre-Season Update #3 Ready Or Not
Pre-season is done and dusted, Bobbie the Doggo has appeared on the team picture AND we've got a new face in the building - things are becoming far less 'meh' and more 'yeah!' As we count down to the first competitive game in the energy drinks cup on Sunday against Sheffield United, join us to...
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2026-27 Pre-Season Update #2 Angel Delight
The season is moving ever closer and since you last joined us, a fair bit has happened... a new front man has arrived, a new kit has been revealed making me want Angel Delight, more football has been played AND Andy McGarner has released a channel 5 documentary about hidden Scottish Beauty…
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Stags Stories with Monica Bowley - Her Game Too
Monica Bowley is a true Mansfield Town legend. With over 12 years service for Mansfield Town Ladies, the no nonsense defender has not only made a huge impact on the pitch, but has created a legacy off it, helping to raise the profile of the womens game and create pathways and opportunities for...
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2026-27 Pre-Season Update #1 Here We Go Again
Country parks around Mansfield are awash with topless running Footballers, the fresh new training kit is soaking up the sweat, and Andy Garner's got his top off... it can only mean one thing, the Stags are back in pre-season training! And with the players back, it's time for us to return for our...
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Stags Stories with The Chief, Krystian Pearce
Kystian Pearce was a true fans favourite who, thanks to a combination of Graham Coughlan and Covid, never had the chance to say goodbye... until now! The former Stags captain joins us to discuss his five season Stags rollercoaster, where he went from mid table obscurity, to the brink of…
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The Early Bird | A Mansfield Matters Impromptu Extra
Nigel Clough isn't messing about, getting contract extensions sorted and securing the signatures of Tyler Roberts and Jon Russell - so we thought't we'd have a little chat about it all, why? Well.... [A] Because Mansfield Matters and [B] Because at the very last minute, we had to re-arrange a...
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SE09EP38 Retained List Reaction
As we say goodbye to three players, we're here for one final show to share our reaction to the no-surprise -whatsoever retained list and take a brief look ahead to next season. As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The views expressed…
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SE09EP37 2025-26 End Of Season Review
It's the end of the season review! Come and join us as we recap an epic campaign, crown the winner of Podcast Predictions and MUCH more... As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The views expressed in this broadcast are solely those of…
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SE09EP36 The Full Time Whistle
The Stags travels are over for another season, finished with four more points - now only Cardiff City stand in the way of Clough's side going undoubled this season as the already promoted Welsh side come to One Call Stadium on Saturday. Join us as we recap the previous two games and find some…
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SE09EP35 The Roberts Factor
With the maths now taken care off and another season in League One secured, the Stags can enjoy the run-in and start to build momentum towards next season - but will a huge part of that be the Roberts factor? Join us to discus all as we dream of what could lay ahead for Mansfield in terms of...
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SE090EP34 Limping the last two steps
Despite a slip-up at the weekend, the Stags are within touching distance of safety after reaching last seasons points total with plenty more games to go. With that in mind, we're turning our attention to those approaching the end of their contracts, looking at progress and putting together our...
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SE09EP33 Playing It Safeish
The Stags are SO CLOSE to achieving mathematical safety after picking up four points over Easter, they could achieve it on Saturday at Wigan if results go their way. With that in mind, should we we content in how things are going, or do the performances leave us frustrated? As ever we welcome…
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SE09EP32 Reaching The Crescendo
After a much needed break, the Stags are ready to return to action - but can they get the job done early and achieve League One safety over the Easter weekend as they face Doncaster Rovers and Burton Albion? Podcast Words As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and…
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SE09EP31 Fragile Stability
The Stags have another two points on board as the edge closer to league one stability once more, but within that stability lays a fragile squad - have we got enough to carry us through with a busy April on the way? Join the conversation as we reflect on Barnsley, Bradford, Clough's birthday and...
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SE09EP30 Will Power
The Stags have finally put an end to their winless run in League One, thanks to a 1-0 victory over a Reading. It came just days after a narrow defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the FA Cup - a day to be forever proud of. But with a new found confidence, can Clough's side kick on and secure safety...
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SE09EP29 Failed Ignition
The excitement around the town is growing and the national media are honing in as the Stags prepare to take on Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup 5th round... but delving deep into the Stags core tells a story of frailty as the winless run in the league now stretches to nine. Can the...
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SE09EP28 Choppy Waters
Defeat against Lincoln leaves the Stags just five points clear of the drop zone, but can they steer clear of choppy waters as they face AFC Wimbledon and relegation threatened Rotherham - or does our lack of goals, mean we're already in danger? As ever we welcome your views, opinions…
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SE09EP27 One moment in time
From FA Cup heroics to League losses, it's been quite the week for Mansfield Town Football Club. Just us to recap the glory, assess the negatives, try and elevate the worries AND have a go at an out of touch social media "influencer" - Oh and probably talk about Reed's freekick over and over and...
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SE09EP26 The 'F' Word
After Joyous Jan, it's been a Frustrating start to Feb. The unbeaten run is over and the injury curse has returned! Can we turn things around on valentines day and break Burnley hearts in the FA Cup? As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live…
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SE09EP25 What do points make?
It's been a joyous January for the Stags who've remained unbeaten AND despite losing one of their best players, have strengthened in a similar way to the January in the pre-promotion season... is Clough plotting to make history repeat itself? We've loads to discuss so why not come and join us…
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SE09EP24 Destination Unknown
After clocking up the miles this week, the Stags remain unbeaten with two successive 1-1 draws - can their unbeaten 2026 continue as they welcome Wycombe, or have elements of our performances started to suggest the run will end soon? Join us to discuss all and get involved, as ever we welcome…
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SE09EP23 Loans: The T&Cs
Never fall in love with a loan player, repeat NEVER fall in love with a loan player... Jamie McDonnell (& Nottingham Forest) have broken the Stags hearts as that rumoured move to Oxford turned out to be true... but as the tears of sadness flowed, a smile broke through as Oliver Irow, on loan from...
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SE09EP22 Blades of Glory
2026 is shaping up nicely thanks to a 4-3 win at Championship outfit Sheffield United, but can the Stags take their cup exploits back into League One as they welcome old foes Port Vale? Join us to discuss cup delights, Premier League away days, loans, new faces and much more... As ever we welcome...
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SE09EP21 The Half Time Whistle
At the half way stage in the season the Stags are 5 points BEHIND where they were last season, but a mirrored second half of the campaign would see them ten points better off in comparison. With the league so tight, would a mirrored points gain be enough and can the two new arrivals (at the time…
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SE09EP20 That's just SO Mansfield
Winning at Bolton, a side unbeaten at home in their previous 26 games in all competitions, with (in reality) just nine fit players shouldn't even be a thing - and yet, stealing a 1-0 win with 21% possession is just so Mansfield! The victory capped off the calendar year in style and gives us...
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SE09EP19 A Christmas Miracle
If you've never believed in Christmas Miracles, yesterday Mansfield Town got THREE! Join us as we recap Boxing Day delight, a Stockport slumber, fan mentality and much more in-between. As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The views...
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SE09EP18 Santa Cough Is Coming
Can Santa Clough deliver a Stags' Christmas Miracle and steer the team back up the table, or will it be merry grinchmas for all concerned? Join us as we recap AFC Wimbledon, the FA Youth Cup and more in our festive...ish special As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and...
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SE09EP17 Pushing Water Up A Hill
Things don't get easier for Nigel Clough - not only has he got injuries coming out of his ears, he's not got a suspension to contend with! On the flip side though, the Stags did make it through to the third round of the FA Cup and the performance against Bolton was a huge improvement.... As ever…
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SE09EP16 Bring Your Boots...
Defeat at Cardiff may have been expected, but the Stags could have really done without three more injuries. Has it sparked a crisis, and given how the tight the league is - have we slipped into a relegation battle already? As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and...
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SE09EP15 November Nightmares
A poor display against Huddersfield saw the Stags' November Nightmares continue, not only were they ripped apart but another injury to an attacking player leaves Clough with few options up front. Ahead of the trip to Cardiff, is the answer closer than we think? As ever we welcome your views,...
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SE09EP14 Lost Focus
A second half collapse at Northampton left Nigel Clough extremely disappointed in his players, who seemingly lost focus. Was it though a one-off or had the warning signs been there for a few weeks As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed....…
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SE09EP13 Pound Shop Sparkler
Cup action hasn't really inspired the Stags over the past week, with progress in one but typically not the other. As Clough's men prepare to head to Northampton in the league on Saturday, the popular boss celebrates five years t the helm - join us to reflect, recap and plenty of other words...
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SE09EP12 Cleverley Done
It's been a good few weeks for the Stags, picking up steam and quietly peeping at the play-offs! Join in the conversation as we discuss confident finishers, stable number 9s and much, much more! As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The...
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SE09EP11 Out Of Toon
As the Stags lose on penalties to Newcastle's sprogs in the 99% of people don't care cup - have the Stags got enough depth, or were they last night simply out of tune / toon - it's a play on words.... ... Also this week, a return for LA7, a horro FA Cup draw, a rant and much more.... As ever we...
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SE09EP10 End of Chapter One
A 1-1 draw at Reading brings a close to the Stags first "chapter" of the season - but after 11 games, sitting in mid-table, are you happy with how the early story is unfolding? As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The views expressed…
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SE09EP09 To Me, To You
A late winner from Dom Dwyer secured a deserved three points for Nigel Clough's side, in a week where injury worries mounted and harsh words (towards officials) were had. Tonight we reflect on that Rotherham victory and discuss plenty of other topics including Clough's honesty and 15 years of...
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SE09EP08 Eye of the storm
Red cards, Rhys Oates, Rain and Referees - what else is their to say about Saturday's loss at Port Vale?! Come and join us as we rant and rejoice in some exciting news!! As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed.... The views expressed in this...
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SE09EP07 Counter Productive
A delightful counter attacking goal earned the Stags a point at home to Stevenage last weekend, but should they have had more from the game? Join us to reflect as we chat Stevenage, Lee Gregory, Progression and much more! As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and…
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SE09EP06 Wandering Why
Defeat at Wycombe and a narrow loss in the nothing cup makes it a poor week for the Stags, who'll no doubt be more concerned having picked up two further injuries. But can they bounce back and regroup as they welcome Stevenage to One Call Stadium on Saturday Join us to discuss all and, as ever we...
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SE09EP05 The Sunday Sermon: August
The opening month of the season concludes with a 1-1 draw against ten man Lincoln - but should the Stags have had all three points, or was a point lucky enough? Join us as we reflect on all things August, from the opening game at Burton right through to yesterday and everything else in-between.…
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SE09EP04 Subtle Tweaks
Two back to back wins in sky Bet League One have coincided with a subtle tweak to the formation - a coincidence? We think not. As we revert to a back four, tonight we'll discus why we think the tactical tweaks, enforced no doubt by injury, have helped the Stags to put points on the board and…
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