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Brand new for the summer of 2018, "A trip down memory lane" is our mini-series of podcasts, featuring the stories of iconic former players and managers - all sharing stories and memories of their time at our beloved club.
Just like the regular podcast, a new episode will be online to watch on our facebook page each week (although it is NOT live) and it will also be on iTunes and other podcast platforms for you to enjoy. Please note this show may contain themes of an adult nature |
A charitable actAs this show will feature in depth interviews with former players, we thought this would be a very apt way of raising money for charity, in particular the Alzheimer's Society - the country's leading dementia charity, with a number of ex-players, including Stags legend Kevin Bird, suffering from dementia.
We will be creating a donations page shortly and should we be doing any of these episodes live, will be asking for a small donation to the charity on the night in lieu of a ticket price. In addition, any funds remaining from the sponsorship will be donated to the charity CAN WE WATCH THE RECORDING LIVE / ASK QUESTIONS/ suggest guests?Unfortunately all episodes are pre-recorded due to work and holiday schedules of ourselves and our invited guests, and as such - the only way to watch is when the episode goes live!
As for asking questions - we will very much welcome questions from fellow fans and ahead of recording, will be posting on our social media asking for your questions and memories. |
WHO IS ON THE SHOW?We are delighted to announce that we have already secured five former players to be involved and are hopeful that more will follow, we'll be going back to the mid nineties with shot stopper Ian Bowling, into the early noughties with Bobby Hassell and relieving the horrific relegation campaign, the clubs darkest hour, with prolific striker Micky Boulding.
More will be announced shortly and if you have any suggestions on who you'd like to see involved, please get in touch! This is the show for the fans by the fans, so as ever, we welcome and value your input. What can we expect from the show?'A Trip Down Memory Lane' will be just that - each invited player will be sharing stories and memories from their time at Mansfield Town FC in what will be a no wholes barred show - we want the good, the bad and the ugly. Therefore we forewarn that some shows may contain strong language and may no be suitable for younger viewers!
Each show will be hosted by Craig Priest and feature Nathan Edge and Simon Mercer as contributing panelists, with live recordings produced by Cam Felton who will also be a contributor. |
EPISODE LIST
episode one: ian bowling [recorded at the capo lounge, mansfield]
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‘Cornered In the Car Park & the Surgeons Magic Sponge’
In this revealing insight, the former Stags captain Ian Bowling reveals a plethora of stories for your entertainment, including how the players and management once cornered former chairman Keith Haslam in the car park for their wages, how the popular gloves man was the butt of a surgeons prank, how a squad of “killer” sailors were born and much, MUCH more! RECORDED ON 2nd May 2018 |
Episode Two: Bobby Hassell [Recorded at the capo lounge, mansfield]
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'Bob Cat & The Quest For The Truth'
Bobby Hassell graduated the Stags academy and was part of the promotion winning side of 2001/02 and play-off finalists in 2003/04 before departing for Barnsley, An honest Bobby reveals all about his Stags career progressing through the ranks in this week’s show. The popular right back talks us through his Stags exit and gives an insight into the dressing rooms of yesteryear, he also shares his memories of his time at Oakwell when he saved his Barnsley career with a fine display between the sticks. RECORDED ON 9th May 2018 |
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EPISODE THREE: MICKY BOULDING [RECORDED IN SHEFFIELD]
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'The boot of Huth & Gary Tallon's Crisps''
Micky had two spells with the Stags after swapping a promising tennis career for football in the late 90s, and rejoining in the mid-00s to add some light to the Stags relagtion darkness. Micky recalls his time at the club – including the constant battle to be played upfront, the controversial departure of manager Paul Holland and THAT FA Cup clash with Robert Huth. Also this week Micky shares an insight into the antics of the dressing room, including how players would be locked in skips and solves the mystery of those empty crisp packets you see at the side of the road – Gary Tallon you hero! RECORDED ON 19th May 2018 |
Episode four: Jon D'Laryea [Recorded at The Capo Lounge, mansfield]
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'The Butcher and the Mathematician'
Long serving midfielder Jon first arrived on a month’s loan from Manchester City – a month which would change his life, and shares his memories of a club clearly still etched on his heart. In this episode Jon recalls his journey from start to finish, including how Simon Brown warned him of a potential contract scam, how Bill Dearden helped rescue his career after an encounter with “The Butcher” and how he ended up swapping the complications of a 4-4-2 for the madness of algebra. RECORDED ON 23rd May |
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EPISODE FIVE: Stuart 'Skip'Watkiss [Recorded at the oasis health club, cleethorpes]
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'A Rude Awakening and The Amber Generation'
Former Stags captain turned manager Stuart 'Skip' Watkiss welcomes us to Cleethorpes to chat about his playing days and his route into coaching. He recalls his time in the Stags dug-out and how, in his first few days as Youth Team coach, he was put in a sticky situation where the language of love was involved! RECORDED ON 3rd June |