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Prodigal Dragon · 26th March 2024, 18.17:44

Seven games to go, and they won't come any tougher than this one!

Despite a recent wobble, the Stags have the best away form in EFL2 by some way (W10 D6 L4 +42 -21 GD +21), and also have 5 clean sheets on the road and have yet to not score. But, equally, our home form is pretty good, too; albeit MK Dons have temporarily taken that crown.

So, what of Friday and this crucial top of the table battle. Personally, I think whoever wins this wins the title, so there is a great deal at stake. However, whilst coming top would be ideal, the aim is to keep in the Top-3 slots to secure automatic promotion.

What are our chances on Good Friday? Will SPM be our saviour? Or will we again be lured into the wilderness by a horned bunch of devils? Quite simply, and literally, this one could go any one of 3-ways. A win would be tip-top; a draw would keep us on track; whilst a defeat would increase the risk of someone catching us. Wouldn't be the end of the world -- as in 1976/77, for those of a certain vintage -- but it would, undoubtedly, be a psychological blow.

McClean returns but where: in midfield or at LWB? How badly injured was Mendy?

Surely the 3 CBs deserve to start, whilst Bolton starts at RWB.

Midfield will likely be Lee, Cannon and either TOC or McClean.

Up top, Mullin must start; and Palmer seems the most effective battering-ram we have, keeping the more capable Fletcher for the last 20 minutes.

I think they will score, but also think we'll score, too. Just unsure whether we'll score more than them, but will stay optimistic and go for a narrow win after 90 minutes of 'proper football'!

WXM 2 Stags 1

Mullin & Fletcher

joe · 26th March 2024, 19.30:57

2-1

Glen Little masterclass off the bench

WREX01 · 26th March 2024, 19.43:59

Okonkwo

Bolton
Cleworth
O’Connell
O’Connor
Mendy

Cannon
McClean
Lee

Palmer
Mullin

Howard, Tozer, Young, Evans, Davies, Marriott, Fletcher

As well as he has done , I don’t think this is one for Boyle at CB.

Hard fought 1-1

dolly dagger · 26th March 2024, 19.45:16

Wouldn't stress too much about this.
The record this season against them is one win each (both away - our win latest).
Think Parky knows how to beat them. Up to the players.
Wrexham win.

Back of the Kop · 26th March 2024, 19.56:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolly dagger

Wouldn't stress too much about this.
The record this season against them is one win each (both away - our win latest).
Think Parky knows how to beat them. Up to the players.
Wrexham win.

Nope. A draw and a win for us

Funny_Old_Game · 26th March 2024, 20.08:28

This is where we need Parkinson to show he's a top manager.

It has shades of the Notts game from last season, we need him to get his tactics and game plan spot on like he did that day.

Wrexham Can · 26th March 2024, 20.15:03

My head keeps shooting draw but my heart is holding sway.
A gritty low scoring game but Wrexham grind out an edgy win with a moment of magic from SPM

dolly dagger · 26th March 2024, 20.31:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

This is where we need Parkinson to show he's a top manager.

It has shades of the Notts game from last season, we need him to get his tactics and game plan spot on like he did that day.

Yep. Like Borehamwood as well from last season - he sussed them out.
The players will know what to do.

windjc · 26th March 2024, 20.43:37

I just want to win so that we can watch their manager meltdown about the refs.

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26th March 2024, 18.17:44	#1-0 (permalink)
Prodigal Dragon Printing My Own Banknotes (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale/Wrexham Lager Stand Centre Section Real Name: Kevin Wynn Twitter: @	Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's Seven games to go, and they won't come any tougher than this one! Despite a recent wobble, the Stags have the best away form in EFL2 by some way (W10 D6 L4 +42 -21 GD +21), and also have 5 clean sheets on the road and have yet to not score. But, equally, our home form is pretty good, too; albeit MK Dons have temporarily taken that crown. So, what of Friday and this crucial top of the table battle. Personally, I think whoever wins this wins the title, so there is a great deal at stake. However, whilst coming top would be ideal, the aim is to keep in the Top-3 slots to secure automatic promotion. What are our chances on Good Friday? Will SPM be our saviour? Or will we again be lured into the wilderness by a horned bunch of devils? Quite simply, and literally, this one could go any one of 3-ways. A win would be tip-top; a draw would keep us on track; whilst a defeat would increase the risk of someone catching us. Wouldn't be the end of the world -- as in 1976/77, for those of a certain vintage -- but it would, undoubtedly, be a psychological blow. McClean returns but where: in midfield or at LWB? How badly injured was Mendy? Surely the 3 CBs deserve to start, whilst Bolton starts at RWB. Midfield will likely be Lee, Cannon and either TOC or McClean. Up top, Mullin must start; and Palmer seems the most effective battering-ram we have, keeping the more capable Fletcher for the last 20 minutes. I think they will score, but also think we'll score, too. Just unsure whether we'll score more than them, but will stay optimistic and go for a narrow win after 90 minutes of 'proper football'! WXM 2 Stags 1 Mullin & Fletcher __________________ UP THE TOWN! Those are my principles, and if you don't like them.... well, I have others. GROUCHO MARX Last edited by Prodigal Dragon; 26th March 2024 at 18.20:17..

26th March 2024, 19.30:57	#2-0 (permalink)
joe Due a Testimonial Joined: Oct 2009 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's 2-1 Glen Little masterclass off the bench

26th March 2024, 19.43:59	#3-0 (permalink)
WREX01 Due a Testimonial Joined: Mar 2007 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's Okonkwo Bolton Cleworth O’Connell O’Connor Mendy Cannon McClean Lee Palmer Mullin Howard, Tozer, Young, Evans, Davies, Marriott, Fletcher As well as he has done , I don’t think this is one for Boyle at CB. Hard fought 1-1 __________________

26th March 2024, 19.45:16	#4-0 (permalink)
dolly dagger Cult Hero Joined: Mar 2012 Racecourse Spot: tech end Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's Wouldn't stress too much about this. The record this season against them is one win each (both away - our win latest). Think Parky knows how to beat them. Up to the players. Wrexham win.

26th March 2024, 20.15:03	#7-0 (permalink)
Wrexham Can Legend Joined: Aug 2009 Racecourse Spot: Kop, when it was open. Now my Couch Real Name: Mike Twitter: @	Re: Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's My head keeps shooting draw but my heart is holding sway. A gritty low scoring game but Wrexham grind out an edgy win with a moment of magic from SPM __________________ This is the real life! This is not fantasy!

26th March 2024, 20.43:37	#9-0 (permalink)
windjc Club Captain Joined: Mar 2023 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Mansfield Town (H) - T's & P's I just want to win so that we can watch their manager meltdown about the refs.