Robins scorefred sponsored by Sunday live on the FA Player.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

And you could also chuck a few grand in on a signing on fee if it’s spare. That could determine whether or not a player signs.

Signing on fees are included in the salary cap.

[Dave Wayne]

I've not tested it but I see no reason why the FA player would not work on a smart tv via the tv's internet browser.

The good thing is that as the matches are free to watch and there are some on there on Saturday afternoon/evening, it gives people the chance to play around with it in advance of our game and resolve any issues before we kick off.

[Dan]

And you could also chuck a few grand in on a signing on fee if it’s spare. That could determine whether or not a player signs.

Signing on fees are included in the salary cap.

*cough* really?!

[Sedgwick]

I cannot believe in this day and age the FA player sign-up asks if you are male or female without the option for non-binary.

Think the answer is quite obvious really.

[MTFCMusings]

[Martin Shaw]

[MTFCMusings]

Will be a tough game. Cheltenham a very good side, albeit out of form recently.

[chip63]

Obviously a rule change for the bigger clubs, I doubt we are going to name 9 subs in the squad.
Might need a bigger bus and a bigger bench

[Wh_Stag]

Will be a tough game. Cheltenham a very good side, albeit out of form recently.

I think we've already shown we can more than match them, there was nothing in the 0-0 draw

[Martin Shaw]

I’ve just registered . Not sure what for though . Will I be able to watch on my tv or will I have to use the lead from laptop to tv like I do for iFollow. Last round I flicked around bbc channels till I found the game but I never registered for anything . Is this round different?

yes, this round is different. It is not on TV. Though you can connect your laptop to your TV via an HDMI lead.

it's live on the FA Player
https://faplayer.thefa.com/home/all

You have to register for a free account. There is also an app you can download if watching on tablet or smartphone. Or you can just watch on the website.

It is only available in the UK. If you are outside the UK (or indeed in the UK), then you can listen to commentary on iFollow with me and Dean.

this website lists various overseas broadcasters who it says are broadcasting Cheltenham vs Mansfield in various countries. I cannot vouch that is correct, but if you are overseas, you should be able to verify if it is correct for your country

https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/3858 ... ield-town/

edit - the list seems to be correct for ESPN:

[The One]

Ref is Lee Swaybe

[Martin Shaw]

Ref is Lee Swaybe

Tom Nield. Lee Swabey is 4th official

[Curry 9 Brace 7]

Cloughies got them in good form, they'll be up for it I reckon. Bet they can't wait for Sunday.

[MTFCMusings]

Will be a tough game. Cheltenham a very good side, albeit out of form recently.

I think we've already shown we can more than match them, there was nothing in the 0-0 draw

True. Since Clough came in and even in most games before that, we’ve been in every game.

[G B]

I've not tested it but I see no reason why the FA player would not work on a smart tv via the tv's internet browser.

I initially tried to do this with ifollow but for whatever reason it wouldn't work directly with the smart TV Internet browser. However when I use the app browser on my Amazon firestick , which is connected to the same TV, there are no issues and this is how I have watched games this season.

No idea why this should be or if the FA Player will have the same outcomes but thought it was worth mentioning as another way of potentially viewing the game via the TV if people have Amazon firesticks.

[Martin Shaw]

This is the how much we've made from the FA Cup so far, in the scenario where we win on Sunday, and where we lose:

If we win:
The Stags have therefore made £154,500 from the FA Cup run so far (broadcast money: Rd1 £18,000; Rd2 £12,500; Rd 3 £20,000; prize money: Rd1 £16,972; Rd2 £25,500; Rd 3 £61,500).

If we lose:
The Stags have therefore made £113,500 from the FA Cup run (broadcast money: Rd1 £18,000; Rd2 £12,500; Rd 3 £20,000; prize money: Rd1 £16,972; Rd2 £25,500; Rd 3 £20,500).

[Rob]

I've not tested it but I see no reason why the FA player would not work on a smart tv via the tv's internet browser.

I initially tried to do this with ifollow but for whatever reason it wouldn't work directly with the smart TV Internet browser. However when I use the app browser on my Amazon firestick , which is connected to the same TV, there are no issues and this is how I have watched games this season.

No idea why this should be or if the FA Player will have the same outcomes but thought it was worth mentioning as another way of potentially viewing the game via the TV if people have Amazon firesticks.

I've watched the last 3 games on my tv via I follow. Though I had some connection issues on Tues, the picture quality has been excellent. Odd that it works on your firestick, which I think uses Android, but not your tv browser. My tv is an LG and about a year old, I wonder if it's to do with the make if tv or age?

[Birminghamstag10]

I've not tested it but I see no reason why the FA player would not work on a smart tv via the tv's internet browser.

I initially tried to do this with ifollow but for whatever reason it wouldn't work directly with the smart TV Internet browser. However when I use the app browser on my Amazon firestick , which is connected to the same TV, there are no issues and this is how I have watched games this season.

No idea why this should be or if the FA Player will have the same outcomes but thought it was worth mentioning as another way of potentially viewing the game via the TV if people have Amazon firesticks.

I've watched the last 3 games on my tv via I follow. Though I had some connection issues on Tues, the picture quality has been excellent. Odd that it works on your firestick, which I think uses Android, but not your tv browser. My tv is an LG and about a year old, I wonder if it's to do with the make if tv or age?

Rob - with regards watching on a firestick, is that via the browser or have amazon added the ifollow app to the Amazon store? I haven't checked in ages but I couldn't find the app, and when I tried through the browser it wouldn't play.

I bought a cheap android box which does the trick but I bet the firestick would be better.

quick edit - I think there's only a few true android TVs on the market. Sony do a few and Hi Sense do too. Most other manufacturers have their own app stores, which generally are pretty rubbish in terms of content.

[bear 73]

I dont like it, looking at cheltenham part of the Cotswolds a club that has spent far less than us, have a smaller attendance figure, and have lost 2, then drawn 2 of their last 4 games.
I look at the Stags and see a good squad, not sure of Stech is 3 clean sheets in 17 games good. So i look at no fans thats a bonus, Downside we need luck no bad ref decisions, Stech to have a good game, i know we will give it a go, Shaking because i feel confident not used to it , used to being the underdog, this is strange territory.

[Rob]

I've not tested it but I see no reason why the FA player would not work on a smart tv via the tv's internet browser.

I initially tried to do this with ifollow but for whatever reason it wouldn't work directly with the smart TV Internet browser. However when I use the app browser on my Amazon firestick , which is connected to the same TV, there are no issues and this is how I have watched games this season.

No idea why this should be or if the FA Player will have the same outcomes but thought it was worth mentioning as another way of potentially viewing the game via the TV if people have Amazon firesticks.

I've watched the last 3 games on my tv via I follow. Though I had some connection issues on Tues, the picture quality has been excellent. Odd that it works on your firestick, which I think uses Android, but not your tv browser. My tv is an LG and about a year old, I wonder if it's to do with the make if tv or age?

Rob - with regards watching on a firestick, is that via the browser or have amazon added the ifollow app to the Amazon store? I haven't checked in ages but I couldn't find the app, and when I tried through the browser it wouldn't play.

I bought a cheap android box which does the trick but I bet the firestick would be better.

quick edit - I think there's only a few true android TVs on the market. Sony do a few and Hi Sense do too. Most other manufacturers have their own app stores, which generally are pretty rubbish in terms of content.

It's GB that used the firestick, I watch it via the LG web browser on my TV. I'm getting an Android TV soon for our new kitchen/diner so I can watch footy etc whilst the wife watches big fat greek wedding dress or whatever. I think Sharp (not the Sharp on here ) do a decent one at a good price.

[Birminghamstag10]

cheers mate

[Billy the fish]

This is the how much we've made from the FA Cup so far, in the scenario where we win on Sunday, and where we lose:

If we win:
The Stags have therefore made £154,500 from the FA Cup run so far (broadcast money: Rd1 £18,000; Rd2 £12,500; Rd 3 £20,000; prize money: Rd1 £16,972; Rd2 £25,500; Rd 3 £61,500).

If we lose:
The Stags have therefore made £113,500 from the FA Cup run (broadcast money: Rd1 £18,000; Rd2 £12,500; Rd 3 £20,000; prize money: Rd1 £16,972; Rd2 £25,500; Rd 3 £20,500).

So £41k difference win /lose plus the fact we’d be in the hat for round 4 and more £k for NG’s transfer budget

[gazza1988]

It is possible that you could sideload the efl app onto the firestick and run it that way. There's a few apps that aren't on amazon app store that can be used this way.

[KirkbyStag2]

Cloughies got them in good form, they'll be up for it I reckon. Bet they can't wait for Sunday.

League 2, CURRENT FORM, TOP 3

POS...................PLD..W..D..L..PTS
1st...Carlisle........12...7...1..4...22
2nd..Morecambe..12...6...3..3...21
3rd...STAGS........12...5...5..2...20

[Spiritater]

Morecambe amaze me in their continual ability to defy the odds.