However, with the game fast-approaching he is now focusing on preparing the Stags. "I think we all know what we're expecting, 4-2-3-1. “That dialogue has been going on week-by-week anyway with the chairman and chief exec so it’s not as if they’re going to sit there, we walk in and they suddenly get a shock. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. “We have to do our best but they’ve got some good players.”. Gaffer ready to pounce should rivals falter 5 May 2017 Stags’ boss Steve Evans is focussed on making sure his side secure a victory at Crawley tomorrow to ensure they can to sneak into the top seven if any of their play-off rivals slip up. Boss Graham Coughlan has named an unchanged starting XI for this afternoon's home match against Exeter City. “There’s some players here who have been outstanding since we came in. "As I say to the players before they go out on the pitch every game, enjoy yourself, work hard and represent yourself to the best of your ability. A fascinating and revealing look into his career. While the new-look Stags prepare for their first competitive fixture in almost six months, the Lilywhites only concluded their Championship campaign on August 22. “It would be unthinkable and probably unbearable in my head if we didn’t look after ourselves and results went saying if we’d have won at Crawley, we’d have been in the play-offs and we didn’t look after ourselves.”. Stags’ boss Steve Evans is focussed on making sure his side secure a victory at Crawley tomorrow to ensure they can to sneak into the top seven if any of their play-off rivals slip up. Mansfield Town are pleased to report a complete set of negative COVID-19 tests of its first team players and staff. “The supporters are great people, they’ve given me a wonderful reception the times I’ve been back there and I’ll give them a wonderful reception on Saturday. Features include news and scores, message board, ticket exchange, and image galleries. "It's going to be strange, but it will bring me back to where I started," he said. "I always say to the players, appreciate what you can. A few we inherited, a few that we’ve signed and I think there’s some big performances still to come from the likes of [Alex] MacDonald, who’s only getting better, [Alfie] Potter, who’s getting fitter and [Joel] Byrom [who] I think has been terrific for us. “It is a slim chance but we’ve got to take that chance if others don’t look after themselves,” the Stags’ chief said. Mansfield Town have made their fifth summer signing by bringing in defender Farrend Rawson from League Two rivals Forest Green Rovers. To view the manager’s full news conference, login to Stags PlayerHD. Sport Football Mansfield Town boss Graham Coughlan admits Carabao Cup rivals Preston North End have 'natural advantage' - but challenges his Stags to shake off the ring rust Mansfield Town boss Graham Coughlan concedes Preston North End have the … To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Other prominent Lincolnshire rivals of the past include Gainsborough Trinity and Boston United, however meetings are nowadays limited between the clubs. In order for Stags to snatch a play-off place on the final day of the season, we will have to beat Crawley and at least four of the following five results will need to occur: And although the Stags’ fate is in the hands of other clubs, the manager says his side will be ‘ultra-professional’ in their approach to tomorrow’s game. “The boys have done marvellous to keep us in the situation to go right to the last day. Last updated on 17 July 202017 July 2020.From the section Mansfield. Mansfield Town have made their fifth summer signing by bringing in defender Farrend Rawson from League Two rivals Forest Green Rovers. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. "Obviously, you have to be thinking of selection, personnel. "They keep the ball well so I'm expecting a really technical game. "It's not ideal. Mansfield Town Football Club is a professional football club based in the town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. spoken out against the scheduling of the tie. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Mansfield Town players and staff test negative for COVID-19, This is where Mansfield Town, Exeter City and Stevenage will finish in League Two - according to data experts. "We've had a real good week to be honest and we're looking forward to the game. "It's affected the plans as we've had to re-arrange, restructure and re-organise but it's something we've adapted to," Coughlan continued. It's something that's been chucked at us, we just have to accept it and get on with it.". "There's a natural advantage in Preston's favour.”. We currently sit 12th in Sky Bet League Two but still lie just two points off the top seven in an incredibly tight race for the play-offs. The team compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. An unofficial portal for University of Arizona Wildcats athletics fans. Nicknamed 'The Stags', they play in a royal blue and amber kit. Since 1919, Mansfield have played at Field Mill, which is now an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 9,186. Club News Stags are 17/2 to beat Exeter 2-1 this weekend 23 September 2020. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.