The Mansfield Matters Podcast is BRAND NEW for the 2017/18 and is a mixture of chat on the latest on the pitch issues and general sillyness straight from the terraces. The MM-Podcast will be broadcast LIVE on our facebook page every Thursday at 6.30pm with the audio hitting platforms such as soundcloud, iTunes and Castbox shortly after - perfect for you to download for those match-day journeys or commute to work!
Hosted by Craig Priest and Produced by craigpriestmedia - the show is very much for the fans, by the fans and will have a regular panel of supporters chewing the fat over various topics. As always with Mansfield Matters, we want you to be involved - so each week will be posting topics on our Facebook & Twitter feeds for you to interact with.
The show will also include some daft features for your "entertainment" [we use the term loosely] again which you can influence, including "the Ultimate XI" the "Connections Question" and many, many more. We'd also like to have some ex-players to interview, so if you have any suggestions on who you'd like to hear from [or indeed for any other features] then let us know!
Hosted by Craig Priest and Produced by craigpriestmedia - the show is very much for the fans, by the fans and will have a regular panel of supporters chewing the fat over various topics. As always with Mansfield Matters, we want you to be involved - so each week will be posting topics on our Facebook & Twitter feeds for you to interact with.
The show will also include some daft features for your "entertainment" [we use the term loosely] again which you can influence, including "the Ultimate XI" the "Connections Question" and many, many more. We'd also like to have some ex-players to interview, so if you have any suggestions on who you'd like to hear from [or indeed for any other features] then let us know!
episodes LIST
40 ‘end of the season review’
'So near yet so far' is the phrase which sums up the 2017/18 season as Mansfield Town fail in their quest for promotion, finishing in 8th place - just outside of the play-offs, when for a brief second - it seemed possible after all. Craig, Simon, Cam and Nathan chew the fat (or the out of date milk) over the season just gone, trying to figure out what went wrong and where the club go from here. The boys also talk about the retained list, released moments before the Podcast began, and compete for a solitary flip-flop! Yeah, it's been a long season....Thanks for listening!
39 ‘the end?’
The end of the regular series is upon us but can the Stags extend their season by making a final day dash into the play-offs? This week Craig, Cam and Simon are at Nathan's house for an end of season celebration to chat about play-off possibility, come backs a long way from home and a lot more. Plus, as it's the last show of the series - Simon, Cam and Nathan finally take revenge for all the hard quizzes over the course of the series.....
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38 ‘don't stop thinking about tomorrow’
The end is nigh of the 2017/18 season and with the play-offs pretty much out of sight, we take a look at the future - asking who should be at the helm next season, and if the thrice title winning youth team should get a run out in the senior set-up. PLUS your comments/questions and lots of random fun, squeezed into 90 minutes!
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Enjoyed the show? Please donate to our 'Go Fund Me' page to help us to produce our close season series "A Trip down Memory Lane" and in doing so, raise money for the Alzheimer's Society . Click HERE to donate >> https://www.gofundme.com/memory-lane-podcast-for-alzheimers
37 ‘knighthoods, fly spray and the run away dog’
Arise Sir Mal Benning, the clubs joint longest serving player wrote himself into folk-law by netting the Derby Day winner last weekend, grabbing David Flitcrofts first win as Stags boss. This week with Nathan away we're looking back at the Derby Day win with Shelly (Simons sister) taking up the vacant seat. We also talk keeping players, play-off ambitions and much, MUCH more.
Enjoyed the show? Please donate to our 'Go Fund Me' page to help us to produce our close season series "A Trip down Memory Lane" and in doing so, raise money for the Alzheimer's Society
Click HERE to donate >> https://www.gofundme.com/memory-lane-podcast-for-alzheimers |
36 ‘a Point in the right direction’
Derby day is nearly upon us again as the season draws towards its close, but with the Stags STILL without a win under David Flitcroft, this Derby Day approaches with a timidness and nervousness which really shouldn't be there, especially when the old enemy are rock bottom of Sky Bet League Two!
This week, Craig, Simon, Nathan and Cam reflect on Tuesday's draw at Stevenage, they chat discipline, luck, injuries and more, including answering your comments and questions from the live feed. Enjoyed the show? Please donate to our 'Go Fund Me' page to help us to produce our close season series "A Trip down Memory Lane" and in doing so, raise money for the Alzheimer's Society
Click HERE to donate >> https://www.gofundme.com/memory-lane-podcast-for-alzheimers |
35 ‘Sunday SOS: Save Our Season’
A capitulation in the first half against Crewe saw the Stags beaten again and David Flitcroft STILL without a win as Mansfield Town manager. In this one off (maybe!) Sunday edition of the Mansfield Matters Podcast, Craig, Simon and Nathan look back on Saturday's loss and venture into the dangerous territory of debating if the new boss, should stay or go.
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34 ‘April fool’
David Flitcroft is still without his first win, and with six games to go the Stags are starting to look like April Fools as they fell out of the play-offs over the Easter weekend. This week, we reflect on the fall and look ahead to the final six games of the season - asking if the club can reach the play-offs, debating if Ricky Miller should get a start on Saturday and much more!
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33 ‘All At Sea: To Blame Or To BATTLE?’
It's all going wrong. A collapse at Forest Green Rovers leaves David Flitcroft without a win as Stags boss and despite still being in the play-offs, the hopes of being there in eight games time, seem pretty thin.
This week we look back at the FGR defeat, we ask who is to blame for the U-Turn in form and confidence, plus we talk leaders, strikers and choices. Plus, as it's Easter, Cam, Simon & Nathan battle it out for an Easter Egg |
32 ‘digging out the 99's’
It's not every week that the Stags win two trophies - it's also not every week the met office get a weather warning spot on, Notts County you were warned! This week, we talk late points, trophies, investing in youth, dropping the star men and..... the Digby debate is back! Simon also plays who wants to be a Stags millionaire and much, MUCH, more!
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31 ‘third time lucky’
Two weeks and two games in and only two points on the board for new boss David Flitcroft, but as the Stags boss takes charge of his third game, can he get all three points as the Stags take on Notts County for the third time this season? Craig, Simon, Cam and Nathan talk all about that - plus look back at Colchester and ahead to the final ten games and much, much more!
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30 ‘our survey says....’
David Flitcroft has spent a week in charge, drawing his first game - but what do our regular quartet and guest Shelly (Simon's sister) make of the new era and the changes that come with it.
Also this week, sibling rivalry gets heated in Family FUTCHtunes and we get your thoughts on if the Stags can battle against time to achieve project promotion |
29 EXTRA TIME‘an interview with the radfords’
29‘Managerial Merry-go-round special’
A rollercoaster week saw Steve Evans and his mate Dodgy (Paul Raynor) resign, ending up at Peterborough after less than 24 hours. The Stags moved swiftly to appoint Swindon boss David Flitcroft and assistant Ben Futcher. This week's Podcast see's Craig, Cam and Nathan perform their own mock press conference, reflecting on the changes and asking if Project Promotion is still possible
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28 ‘DCI eVANS and the lifeline of the sock’
27 ‘firing potters arrow’
26 ‘checking in after eight at the staggie hotel’
In the week where the Stags showed their plans for a hotel at the One Call Stadium to supporters, the panel give their views on what the proposal can do off the pitch - meanwhile on it, with four critical games over the next two weeks, the boys debate if Steve Evans side can come through unbeaten or not.
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25 ‘A Penney For The King & Miller’
The transfer window is shut and after the Stags made two deadline day additions, three in total, the team discuss all the arrivals and departures ahead of the final 17 league games of the season. Plus with just one loss in the last 16, can the Stags replicate that form and finish the season as a League One side?
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24 ‘steve's mate "dodgy" and the second chance saloon’
23 ‘surprise surprise’
It's Craig's Birthday and as such, the band are back together to sing a spardoic happy birthday and chat all things Mansfield Town, as the Stags bow out of the FA Cup, tie up the Kane Hemmings deal and fend off bids for Alex 'The Workhorse' MacDonald.
Also this week, Cam and Nathan face off to figure out the most about the birthday boy |
22 ‘Magical dreams of play-dough beards’
The new year is upon us and with Simon & Nathan away, Craig, Cam and Mark welcome Mansfield Chad's Stephen Thrikill to the panel to discuss a thrilling week for Mansfield Town, with the promise of a money spinning FA Cup tie should the Stags win a replay on Tuesday.
Also this week, transfer talk, league two bread and butter... and Cam and Mark play with some play-dough.... |
21 ‘Forgotten Yesterdays & A Rise In Tension’
20 ‘A Mansfield Matters christmas’
19 ‘zander diamonds frightmas hat and the nightmare before christmas’
18 ‘festive friday and the questionable quiz’
With the FA Cup being played on Sunday and Craig having a social life, the Podcast moved to Friday, or Festive Friday as it's the 1st of December. Paul Cox & Adam Murray are returning to the Mill which leads to a questionable quiz, whilst Craig, Simon, Cam & Nathan chat November, Derby-Day and much, much more.
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17 ‘The Staggie Six And The Tears Of Calvin Andrew’
16 ‘Good Evans And The Biscuit Battle’
Nathan is back to help Craig, Mark and Cam look back at one year of Steve Evans' management of Mansfield Town FC - taking part in a special quiz playing for.... a biscuit! No expense spared on this show! Also this week, looking back at Coventry, life outside the senior team and planning the Christmas special, whilst figuring out Craig's English is as bad as his maths...
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15 ‘The wonderful the woeful and the one who couldn't get away’
This week with Nathan & Simon away - Craig, Cam & Mark look back on the FA Cup win over shaw lane and the wonderful goals of Danny Rose. There's a tongue in cheek look for someone not fit to wear the shirt and the boys discuss your points, including what tweaks should be made in January, November fixtures and much more.
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14 ‘Five get quizzical over diamonds dazzler’
The Mansfield Matters Podcast creative team channeled their inner Enid Blyton this week, fitting five people into the 'studio' to reflect on October, chat about leaking goals, shining diamonds and more. Also this week, Craig, Mark, Simon, Nathan and Cam talk money, the magic of the FA Cup and play a new quiz 'Ten To Tackle' whilst Nathan rants about an airline, and forgets our gifts
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13 ‘Cakes, Cups and Comeback Kids’
It's a birthday celebration on the Podcast this week, as loan signing Simon celebrates another year of following the Stags! Tonight the boys eat cake, play for half a tub of Pic N Mix, revive a TV classic... Oh & talk about Stags too.
The topics? Newport, Notts County, Jack Thomas, CJ Hamilton, Joel Byrom and a LOT more - including, as always, your comments! |
12 ‘digging into a family affair’
As Nathan jets off to warmer climates and Mark returns, Nathan's place is under threat as Simon completes a hat-trick and Nathan teases the boys in the facebook comments. On the show, we talk a change in system as Evans goes three at the back, closing games out, cup competitions and Craig & Simon, debate the inclusion of Paul Digby.
Also this week, the Ultimate XI is back as we search for a central midfielder |
11 ‘Randy ones and the sick bed’
In Podcast 11, we find perhaps the greatest ever anagram of a players name, plus Craig & Nathan try and make it through an hour without coughing or worse, dying - Man Flu!
This week, we talk a Crumble and Colchester, leadership, changes and perspective - plus we reveal the right winger for the Ultimate XI and Nathan faces the Mansfield Matters Mastermind Challenge |
10 ‘Tackling ten’
We've reached week ten of the podcast, and as we enter the tenth month of the year - we look back on a Stable & Satisfying September and ahead to October where the Stags face a tough month on the road, clocking up the miles with a trip to Barnet AND Newport in the same week.
This week, Craig and Nathan and re-joined by Cam whilst Mark is on holiday, his brother-in-law to be Simon takes his seat - as the quartet talk all things Mansfield Town... |
9‘heroes and villains’
8 ‘Fast Food & Mark FC’
Episode 8 was again broadcast live on facebook, as will every episode from here on in - Thursday's 6.30pm! This week, Craig, Mark, Cam and Nathan looked back at the big victory over Lincoln City, chatting about the impact of Danny Rose and the improvement of Conrad Logan.
Also this week, the boys talk reserves, tricky midweek trips and much more - including the latest installment of 'The Ultimate XI' - will anyone other than Mark finally get a player into the line-up?! |
7 ‘live!’
Episode 7 of the podcast was broadcast live, exclusively to our facebook page! On this week's totally live show, Craig welcomes Cam and Mark to his spare room, whilst a slightly ill Nathan joined the gang on the phone. The quartet discussed all the latest from the club, reflecting on the 4-1 over Grimsby, the 0-0 draw with Wycombe and looked ahead to Lincoln. Plus, Mark took on the Mansfield Matters Mastermind Challenge
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6 ‘Inspiring The Geese’
Episode 6 of the Mansfield Matters Podcast features plenty of debate and plenty of laughs as the quartet of Stags-Mad supporters reflect on Carlisle, look ahead to Grimsby & Wycombe and much MUCH more
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5 ‘take a rain check’
Episode 5 of the podcast see's a new location and a brand new competitive feature 'The Mansfield Matters Mastermind Challenge' - Nathan is back from the Euros, Cam is back from his holiday and Craig & Mark are also still around, to chat transfers, errors, system changes and much more
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4 ‘Whatever will bee’
Episode Four of the Mansfield Matters Podcast is a tribute to former Stags boss Duncan Russell, and see's the show move back to Titchfield Park. Craig and Mark are joined by fellow MM Blogger Kirsty Swann, to chat money, strikers, right backs and much more
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3 ‘Striker Search: The thorn in our Rose’
The team may be a member light with Nathan off on international duty, but they chat strikers – can Danny Rose fire us to promotion – or is the lack of depth up front the thorn in our Rose? Also this week, defensive pairings, fitness for fringe players, return of the Mac and keeping Billy Kee under lock and…. Well, key really!
All of that plus the usual features! CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS |
2 ‘Goalkeepers & the evolution of beards’
The second Mansfield Matters Podcast is a BIG one... it's over an hour long! Included in this weeks show, the team talk goalkeepers, the youth team, the pitch and much more - including the first 'Ultimate XI' selection and 'Connection Question'
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1 ‘Raindrops & Tea Pots’
This week’s debut podcast includes discussions on Pre-Season, the 13 new additions made by Steve Evans, The events of Malta, the future of Jack Thomas, the impact of Jamie McGuire’s coaching role with the Under 21 set-up, Predictions ahead of Crewe and much, MUCH more.
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