Stags Talk

IT's stiff upper lip time for the Stags Talk panel after a disappointing 2-1 FA Cup replay defeat by Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday. Picking up the pieces this week are host Ashley Booker and panelists Stephen Thirkill and John Lomas - and we hear from Stags manager David Holdsworth.

MANSFIELD have lived to fight another day in the FA Cup largely thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Alan Marriott. This week, our Stags Talk panel of Mark Hall, Ashley Booker and Stephen Thirkill look ahead to a crucial stage in Stags' season with seven games coming up in the space of 21 days. Not only do they have the first round replay with Forest Green on the horizon, there is the potential of a second round tie awaiting them with Bath City and then the possibility of a mouth-watering match against Premiership opposition in the third round should Stags make it. Away from the Cup, there is also a tasty encounter coming up on Saturday against Crawley and we hear from manager David Holdsworth about the battle for places in his squad. We also hear from players Paul Heckingbottom and Steven Istead and as always, the fans have their say.

IT was yet another eventful week down at Field Mill, with more action on the pitch and more transfer comings and goings. This week guest host Mark Hall and regulars Stephen Thirkill and Tim Morriss look back on Stags' entertaining 1-1 draw against Histon, with a Ryan Williams rocket providing some pre-firework entertainment. We also hear from Kyle Perry, who celebrates his England C call up and reflects on his magical FA Cup run with Chasetown in 2007. The panel previews this Saturday's first round tie away to Forest Green, and we also hear from new signing Michael Brough as he prepares to help Stags seal promotion.

THERE'S a winning buzz around Field Mill at the moment. The Stags Talk panel can feel it. Will it stretch as far as Histon? This week the classic Stags Talk line-up of John, Tim and Stephen take another look at the alleged Jake Speight elbowing incident, and wonder if the FA will take action against James Smith. There's also an interview with skill-heavy new signing Craig Dobson, and a look towards the next FA clash on the horizon.

This week Tim, John and host Peter Hemmett look towards the FA clash with Altrincham on Saturday, speak to winger Ryan Williams and gaffer David Holdsworth, and have plenty of the usual banter.

IT'S been another busy week for Stags with plenty of action on and off the pitch. Stags came through a fiesty contest against nine man Altrincham to pick up three vital away points. But there's no time to rest for boss David Holdsworth, who this week brought in two new faces and let two players leave Field Mill. On today's show the regular panel of Stephen, Tim and John discuss the latest ins and outs as well and preview the upcoming trip to Eastbourne. We also hear from Paul Heckingbottom, who talks about his long road to recovery, and Gary Mills on his role as captain.

STAGS played at home on Saturday and that, of course, meant three more points. But can they now overcame their woes on the road and claim back-to-back wins this weekend? On this week's Stags Talk the regular panel of birthday boy Stephen, Tim and John discuss the tense 1-0 victory over Forest Green Rovers and preview the weekend trip to in-form Altrincham. Will boss David Holdsworth re-jig his formation to find that change in fortune and can Stags finally show some away day steel?

IT was yet another week of mixed results for Mansfield Town, with Stags following up victory over Hayes with disappointing defeat against Barrow. And on this week's Stags Talk the usual panel, made up of John, Stephen and Tim, discuss why Stags are so bad away from home at the moment. Will a change in formation see Stags pick up more away points, or do the players need to show more fight when they take to the road. The panel also looks at the team's growing injury crisis and preview's Saturday's fixture with Forest Green Rovers.

Stags banished all memories of their disappointing weekend loss away to Rushden & Diamonds by becoming the first team to defeat runaway leaders Oxford United in midweek.

MANSFIELD Town have gone four games without a win following last Saturday's 3-2 surrender to Stevenage after being reduced to 10 men. This week the Stags Talk panel of Tim, Stephen and guest presenter Mark Hall discuss the sending off of Stags' top scorer Kyle Perry and reflect on how the decision changed the game. With Mansfield's impressive home record now broken, the panel discuss whether Mansfield can get their season back on track with two tough games coming up in the space of four days. Stags manager David Holdsworth gives his views as he looks ahead to the trip to Rushden and the tasty visit of runaway leaders Oxford United to Field Mill on Tuesday. We also have reaction from the fans and talk about the news that the Premier League are to back the Blue Square League with a £1m payment, and views from Stags fans Craig Priest, Rob Wilcox, Steve Gray.

IT'S been a disappointing week for Mansfield Town on the field as they took just one point out of a possible six. This week the Stags Talk panel of Tim, Stephen and guest presenter Peter Hemmett discuss about where it all went wrong. Have the wheels come off Stags' season already or was it just a 'bad day at the office'? The game against Stevenage has suddenly grown in importance following the past week's developments and we ask if the Stags can bounce back in style. We also hear from first-team coach Gareth Holmes as he defends the players saying they 'have not become a bad team overnight'.

STAGS have begun the new BSP season in fine form, but can they keep their momentum up and hit top spot after the end of this week's double header? This week the Stags Talk first team of Tim, Stephen and John discuss the quality of Stags' performances, the impressive away form and whether Mansfield Town can maintain the promotion push. On the field it's exciting times as Mansfield Town this week announced the capture of striker Blair Sturrock, while off the field the SFU have reached an agreement with the board to have a fan sitting as a director. We also hear from Kyle Perry who discusses his controversial Chester goal and the challenges ahead against Grays and Kidderminster.

ALL eyes are on the top spot now as Stags continue to rack up the points and goals -- so will this Bank Holiday weekend see Stags back at the top? This week the classic Stags Talk line-up of Tim, Stephen and John take a closer look at the Stags' performance of late and discuss the controversial new move to make the West Stand Upper an all-ticket section. We also talk to Jake Speight, boss David Holdsworth, and hear the views of our newly-assembled Stags Fan Panel.

Hopes are high for a strong season after Stags bounced back with a 4-1 thrashing of Barrow. But can they keep it up? Tim, John and guest host Pete Hemmett assess their chances.

IT's been an action-packed opening week of the season for Stags . . . and it's not going to get any calmer. So as you'd expect the Stags Talk panel, this week featuring regulars Stephen Thirkill and John Lomas, along with special guest fan Steve Gray, have plenty to chat about. The panel looks back at the Crawley crushing as well as the midweek Luton mauling. And with upcoming trips to Salisbury and the visit of Barrow on the horizon there's plenty of points to play for.