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[lifestags]

I never said he wouldn’t play well Darren, just that he would do a job which he did. My point still stands that O Keefe is more like to like with Gordon then him and it will be interesting to see if Corey is staying.


On the game, thought we were brilliant. Once again want to mention Charlsley, he keeps popping up with assist and to say is out of position is doing brilliantly. Involved in 2 goals today.

[MTFCMusings]

Asking this on behalf of Big Yella, how does that affect expected goals??

Will post when available. Will be over 2.5+ I would guess for us.

[wink68]

Been noticeable today that Maris has played the holding role whilst Clarke and Lapslie bomb on. Much prefer that set up for attacking.

I think Maris has been great today, good movement and passing. Also won the ball back a few times

Spot on.

He was brilliant.

I think sometimes I under estimate his work rate and how often he breaks down attacks, that was probably the best I've seen him play and certainly had a direct influence on how good the other 3 looked.

Maris played deeper and more central today. Rather than play somewhere in midfield and cover the left if needed. Suited him to have more of a specific role.

[MTFCMusings]

Been noticeable today that Maris has played the holding role whilst Clarke and Lapslie bomb on. Much prefer that set up for attacking.

I think Maris has been great today, good movement and passing. Also won the ball back a few times

Spot on.

He was brilliant.

I think sometimes I under estimate his work rate and how often he breaks down attacks, that was probably the best I've seen him play and certainly had a direct influence on how good the other 3 looked.

Maris played deeper and more central today. Rather than play somewhere in midfield and cover the left if needed. Suited him to have more of a specific role.

Yep mentioned his position change earlier. His best performances have come when at the base of midfield so no surprise to see him play well again today. Allows Clarke to go and be a goal threat and not have to worry as much about defending.

[Gazmoose82]

3 points closer to safety... Nuff said.

Looking forward to the promotion push 21/22 season!.. Can see Nigel becoming abit of a stags legend in years to come

[Conker]

Thought we played really well throughout, although admittedly against easily the worst performance by a side I’ve witnessed this season.

Vale were even poorer than ourselves against Barrow!

So good to get that first home win finally.

[STAGS FOR LIFE]

Great win ,well done Jordan.

[Parkinsons Perm]

Excellent all round team performance. Well done Stags

[gazza1988]

James Perch did play well. It's the position he's probably played most of his career at. Reaffirms that best players in their best positions pays dividends. First game we've done that and we've dominated. Perch, who rarely got forwards meant we could keep our defensive shape better and barely let them through, the only real chance they had was Tom Pope's volley.

It's sad that it's come to nearly halfway through the season for it to finally happen but the team didn't deserve to be changed since coops changed it. They played OK. My whole point about this was we could be so much better. Yes it's "only port Vale" but who here can honestly say the expected a 4-0 home win before the game? The proof though will be in the next few games if Clough perseveres with the same starting XI. A good test will be the Salford game on Tuesday.

[MTFCMusings]

Well done Thermokil!

[smulls]

Clough win rate is now 40%. (4 wins in 10 games). Keep up the great work, Nigel!

[Tippy Tappy Football]

Playing well today, passing and reception much better. We seem to know who is where or going and get the ball too them. Much better possession and purpose.

Benning, Clarke, Lapslie, Sweeney and Charsley all playing well. Keep it going for the second half.

George Maris and Jordan Bowery played well in the first half as well. Mal Benning and Ollie Clarke had very good first halfs.

[Rob]

Playing well today, passing and reception much better. We seem to know who is where or going and get the ball too them. Much better possession and purpose.

Benning, Clarke, Lapslie, Sweeney and Charsley all playing well. Keep it going for the second half.

George Maris and Jordan Bowery played well in the first half as well. Mal Benning and Ollie Clarke had very good first halfs.

I suspect you have now revised your opinion of Bowery Darren

Bowery was clearly MoM, but the midfield dominated, something we've not had often, and are all worthy of mention..

[gazza1988]

Clough win rate is now 40%. (4 wins in 10 games). Keep up the great work, Nigel!

40% is horrific according to some.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

but I'd say Rawson and Sweeney have both been superb, winning every single battle, I don't think either of them have lost a header yet.

I thought that Farrend Rawson had to make fewer defensive headers than normal today.

[kevin kents tasce]

What a thoroughly nice bloke Jordan Bowery seems to be. I really enjoyed his interview then.

[broomo]

:D Great win ,well done Jordan.

Great interview from Jordan that, he comes across as such a lovely down to earth bloke.

Absolutely delighted for him, he's been the standout player since Sunderland and deserves all the praise in the world.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

Playing well today, passing and reception much better. We seem to know who is where or going and get the ball too them. Much better possession and purpose.

Benning, Clarke, Lapslie, Sweeney and Charsley all playing well. Keep it going for the second half.

George Maris and Jordan Bowery played well in the first half as well. Mal Benning and Ollie Clarke had very good first halfs.

I suspect you have now revised your opinion of Bowery Darren

Bowery was clearly MoM, but the midfield dominated, something we've not had often, and are all worthy of mention..

This was what I posted about Jordan Bowery after the Southend game Rob.

"The enigma that is Jordan Bowery. He ticks a lot of boxes for a centre forward. He is big and strong and has plenty of pace to cause most defenders problems. He can control the ball and hold it up and win headers. He just needs to have more confidence in himself and be more direct and more selfish and get shots off on goal like he did yesterday. I've never heard a 29 year old striker sound so unsure of himself in interviews. I'm sure he would benefit from a few sessions with Tyson Fury or a good sports psychologist. Well done yesterday Jordan. Great goal. Keep it going."

[part time pete]

Still only 11 points of a play off I think. Been like that for a while. If we can get on a run, we can move up the table.

25 games left, only need 16 wins to scrap into play offs.

[MTFCMusings]

Still only 11 points of a play off I think. Been like that for a while. If we can get on a run, we can move up the table.

25 games left, only need 16 wins to scrap into play offs.

Until next time we don’t win and we’re relegation fodder again

[Chris M]

Funniest thing today was when the microphone was left open after the game had finished. No idea who it was but the air turned blue!

[Martin Shaw]

Funniest thing today was when the microphone was left open after the game had finished. No idea who it was but the air turned blue!

It was the TV gantry camera microphone. I will ask Mark to get a message to the cameraman to mute once the broadcast has finished. Apologies for any bad language you heard.

[one f in mansfield]

Funniest thing today was when the microphone was left open after the game had finished. No idea who it was but the air turned blue!

Don’t think they were from Mansfield tourism office.

[The One]

Have we turned the corner

[Parkinsons Perm]

Funniest thing today was when the microphone was left open after the game had finished. No idea who it was but the air turned blue!

It was the TV gantry camera microphone. I will ask Mark to get a message to the cameraman to mute once the broadcast has finished. Apologies for any bad language you heard.

Don't do that Martin, it was comedy gold