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Title: My mind is made up !
Post by: Carton Lid on April 03, 2022, 12:05:02 pm
I've said it before but this time I mean it, I am NEVER going to Mansfield again !!    I've watched the Cobblers at well over 100 grounds but I can safely say that, despite numerous visits, I've never enjoyed a match at Mansfield. I've gone on the coach, the train and driven there and every time I think "Why did I bother", it doesn't help that that the place is a really dump and the people are just what you would expect from Black Leg Scabs.
           You go on the coach and you still need a police escort out, it's like back in the 70's, you go on the train and there are usually a gang of teenagers waiting to cause trouble at the station whilst the local plod stand and watch and the train back to Nottingham reminds you how Sardines must feel.
    We seem to save some of our worse performances for Mansfield and no one will EVER forget the "Crossley match". So that's me done with Mansfield, even if we get them in the play offs, I won't be there  :(


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: everbrite on April 03, 2022, 12:32:43 pm
Never a problem on Jim's coach but can understand your association with Mansfield FC as a whole. Have to say that your outburst is profoundly based on the disappointing display and narrow 1-0 loss. We still have an excellent defense in this division and it will be them if anybody who will haul us over the line. Need to keep your hat on and support them to the end!

As an aside Jim has suffered a minor heart attack and is now in hospital. His wife was on the coach to gather signatures for a get well card.

I like Jim an uncomplaining supporter who goes to all games (H&A) never publicly criticizes the team come what may.

Good luck Jimbo and hope you get better soon.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on April 03, 2022, 12:34:04 pm
Can't argue that, it is a horrible little town. I can see why they didn't bother having a train station there for so long


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: everbrite on April 03, 2022, 12:40:30 pm
Can't argue that, it is a horrible little town. I can see why they didn't bother having a train station there for so long

Have a Conservative MP 8)


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: CobblerForever on April 03, 2022, 12:44:07 pm
I've said it before but this time I mean it, I am NEVER going to Mansfield again !!    I've watched the Cobblers at well over 100 grounds but I can safely say that, despite numerous visits, I've never enjoyed a match at Mansfield. I've gone on the coach, the train and driven there and every time I think "Why did I bother", it doesn't help that that the place is a really dump and the people are just what you would expect from Black Leg Scabs.
           You go on the coach and you still need a police escort out, it's like back in the 70's, you go on the train and there are usually a gang of teenagers waiting to cause trouble at the station whilst the local plod stand and watch and the train back to Nottingham reminds you how Sardines must feel.
    We seem to save some of our worse performances for Mansfield and no one will EVER forget the "Crossley match". So that's me done with Mansfield, even if we get them in the play offs, I won't be there  :(

I was on a train heading to London Blackfriars last evening when vast numbers of Milwall supporters got on at Luton, delayed the train, needed escorting by police who got on the train with them and one fan in my (front) coach had to be escorted off at Harpenden. They thought Luton was like Mansfield.

The train was stuffed like sardines in a tin too.

Thank God Labour reversed all those mine closures!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Peter Frost on April 03, 2022, 12:44:55 pm
Have a Conservative MP 8)

That’s another fiver 😂


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Grove on April 03, 2022, 13:01:51 pm
Totally agree Roger, could have easilly been involved in a skirmish yesterday as the majority of mansfield fans looked daggers at us, was attacked a few years ago whilst with my 7 yr old, was verbally abused when i drove up with hamster several years ago . Horrible people , up there with port vale and lincoln. The only time ive seen us play well was when we destroyed them in the playoffs only to be robbed by the worst refereeing decision ive ever witnessed


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on April 03, 2022, 13:13:32 pm
You lot are pathetic, It’s a fine town probably only 3rd to New York and Paris.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g504069-Activities-Mansfield_Nottinghamshire_England.html


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Carton Lid on April 03, 2022, 14:01:21 pm
You lot are pathetic, It’s a fine town probably only 3rd to New York and Paris.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g504069-Activities-Mansfield_Nottinghamshire_England.html
;D The Museum looks like an amusement arcade !


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Carton Lid on April 03, 2022, 14:21:20 pm
Totally agree Roger, could have easilly been involved in a skirmish yesterday as the majority of mansfield fans looked daggers at us, was attacked a few years ago whilst with my 7 yr old, was verbally abused when i drove up with hamster several years ago . Horrible people , up there with port vale and lincoln. The only time ive seen us play well was when we destroyed them in the playoffs only to be robbed by the worst refereeing decision ive ever witnessed
I must say Ian, great minds think alike !. I was thinking the others that I didn't enjoy visiting and Port Vale and Lincoln were in there for me as well !
   I like Lincoln as a city but their fans are real arses.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Clarity on April 03, 2022, 14:34:05 pm
Another bad result in Mansfield, it was inevitable. One plus point, we found a good pub The Brown Cow 10 mins walk away


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on April 03, 2022, 15:50:03 pm
I've said it before but this time I mean it, I am NEVER going to Mansfield again !!    I've watched the Cobblers at well over 100 grounds but I can safely say that, despite numerous visits, I've never enjoyed a match at Mansfield. I've gone on the coach, the train and driven there and every time I think "Why did I bother", it doesn't help that that the place is a really dump and the people are just what you would expect from Black Leg Scabs.
           You go on the coach and you still need a police escort out, it's like back in the 70's, you go on the train and there are usually a gang of teenagers waiting to cause trouble at the station whilst the local plod stand and watch and the train back to Nottingham reminds you how Sardines must feel.
    We seem to save some of our worse performances for Mansfield and no one will EVER forget the "Crossley match". So that's me done with Mansfield, even if we get them in the play offs, I won't be there  :(

Absolutely spot on Rog… I feel the same. Next time we’ve got them away, me and you can go to Chelsea.. How’s that sound 😀


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on April 03, 2022, 16:22:59 pm
I've said it before but this time I mean it, I am NEVER going to Mansfield again !!    I've watched the Cobblers at well over 100 grounds but I can safely say that, despite numerous visits, I've never enjoyed a match at Mansfield. I've gone on the coach, the train and driven there and every time I think "Why did I bother", it doesn't help that that the place is a really dump and the people are just what you would expect from Black Leg Scabs.
           You go on the coach and you still need a police escort out, it's like back in the 70's, you go on the train and there are usually a gang of teenagers waiting to cause trouble at the station whilst the local plod stand and watch and the train back to Nottingham reminds you how Sardines must feel.
    We seem to save some of our worse performances for Mansfield and no one will EVER forget the "Crossley match". So that's me done with Mansfield, even if we get them in the play offs, I won't be there  :(
I second every word of that to a tee!
Railway Tavern, which is great, aside!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on April 03, 2022, 16:26:59 pm
I must say Ian, great minds think alike !. I was thinking the others that I didn't enjoy visiting and Port Vale and Lincoln were in there for me as well !
   I like Lincoln as a city but their fans are real arses.
Love going to Burslem. Vale fans were great with us this season.
Lincoln isn't the Lincoln of old - fan-wise, and for its pubs, cathedral and general city to visit, can hardly be beaten!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: northamptonnewbie on April 03, 2022, 21:03:11 pm
 ;D It wasn't that bad we went on coach and on arrival we walked to McDonalds

The toughest looking bloke we came across was the uber eats  man waiting to get his grub

we even asked a few staggs fans the way back with no issues 


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on April 03, 2022, 21:53:54 pm
Not nearly as cringing as Mansfield's pathetic official Yellows song played before k.o.!


https://youtu.be/h4-lKMGII_k


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on April 03, 2022, 22:02:12 pm
Not nearly as cringing as Mansfield's pathetic official Yellows song played before k.o.!


https://youtu.be/h4-lKMGII_k
I’m not entirely sure blokes ripping girls skirts off on stage it still allowed. Meanwhile gyrating your naked àrse straight into the camera lense is compulsory. I get confused?


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 11, 2022, 16:23:58 pm
Just seen you have arranged another coach, Roger. I assume you are not on it mate?!!  ;D ;D


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Seventh heaven on May 11, 2022, 16:42:15 pm
I've said it before but this time I mean it, I am NEVER going to Mansfield again !!    I've watched the Cobblers at well over 100 grounds but I can safely say that, despite numerous visits, I've never enjoyed a match at Mansfield. I've gone on the coach, the train and driven there and every time I think "Why did I bother", it doesn't help that that the place is a really dump and the people are just what you would expect from Black Leg Scabs.
           You go on the coach and you still need a police escort out, it's like back in the 70's, you go on the train and there are usually a gang of teenagers waiting to cause trouble at the station whilst the local plod stand and watch and the train back to Nottingham reminds you how Sardines must feel.
    We seem to save some of our worse performances for Mansfield and no one will EVER forget the "Crossley match". So that's me done with Mansfield, even if we get them in the play offs, I won't be there  :(

Call yourself  a supporter ?  Been too your library quite a few times what dump.
Mansfield much better come on Town


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Escape Committee on May 11, 2022, 16:46:47 pm
Dear Mr Heaven, Rovers were the best team in the division since january so you deserve your promotion and good luck in L1. However, the manner of the final day absolutely stinks. Anyone can see that. Nothing will be done about it of course, and the Rvers and Scunny teams will froever now be the teams who completely disgraced the integrity of the EFL.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Seventh heaven on May 11, 2022, 16:52:27 pm
Dear Mr Heaven, Rovers were the best team in the division since january so you deserve your promotion and good luck in L1. However, the manner of the final day absolutely stinks. Anyone can see that. Nothing will be done about it of course, and the Rvers and Scunny teams will froever now be the teams who completely disgraced the integrity of the EFL.

Thank you 😊 average age Saturday Rovers age  21 v Sc***horpe age 20.6
Rovers picked their own team and Sc***horpe theirs and someone was in for a good hammering and it happened to be Sc***horpe UTG


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: EB Claret on May 11, 2022, 17:23:58 pm
Thank you 😊 average age Saturday Rovers age  21 v Sc***horpe age 20.6
Rovers picked their own team and Sc***horpe theirs and someone was in for a good hammering and it happened to be Sc***horpe UTG

Average age of BR on Saturday = 25


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: west stand oap on May 11, 2022, 18:07:18 pm
Come on chaps just stop replying to his inane postings as it's ruining every thread. Anyway mummy will soon be tucking him up in bed for the night.

As for Mansfield it is certainly near the bottom of the list of towns people would choose to visit although we have decided to go. Probably explains why they sold out the game at Sixfields quickly as they want to escape for a few hours. Northampton certainly has its failings but it is a damn sight better than Mansfield.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on May 11, 2022, 19:59:11 pm
As Carton Lid stated when starting this thread, Mansfield is an absolute s***ehole which I have no intention of revisiting, no matter what Evers thinks of my plans and whereabouts!
Around ten times at least over the years is enough for me...and others no doubt!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Shoemender on May 11, 2022, 20:34:57 pm
When I go to an away game I often don't go just to sample the salubrious surroundings of the town/city it's in. I sometimes go just to support my team no matter what sort of s***hole it is or how many times I've been there, especially if it's a play off semi final.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 11, 2022, 20:36:21 pm
When I go to an away game I often don't go just to sample the salubrious surroundings of the town/city it's in. I sometimes go just to support my team no matter what sort of s***hole it is or how many times I've been there, especially if it's a play off semi final.


Likewise... ;)


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 11, 2022, 21:27:32 pm
I find it amazing that people berated Barrow for the lack of tickets for our game at their place. Yet when the opportunity presents itself to support their team in a pivotal match, they don’t.

It has to be their choice. But it’s a fcuking strange match to choose to miss.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Bingers on May 11, 2022, 21:44:52 pm
I find it amazing that people berated Barrow for the lack of tickets for our game at their place. Yet when the opportunity presents itself to support their team in a pivotal match, they don’t.

It has to be their choice. But it’s a fcuking strange match to choose to miss.

I thought you hated the play offs and were going to let me have your ticket! Have I got to get my own tomorrow?


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 12, 2022, 06:07:04 am
I thought you hated the play offs and were going to let me have your ticket! Have I got to get my own tomorrow?

I can’t stand the play offs. Surprisingly, I’m not even particularly enamoured with Mansfield as our intended destination. But… It’s a Saturday, most won’t be working and it’s a short trip.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: everbrite on May 12, 2022, 07:07:38 am
Likewise... ;)

Me too! When I went to Millwall surprisingly I just went to watch the team. The last time was not so long ago and they liked us!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 12, 2022, 08:26:22 am
Me too! When I went to Millwall surprisingly I just went to watch the team. The last time was not so long ago and they liked us!

It was in exceptional circumstances, hopefully they remember that the next time we play them... ;)


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on May 12, 2022, 09:53:31 am
When I go to an away game I often don't go just to sample the salubrious surroundings of the town/city it's in. I sometimes go just to support my team no matter what sort of s***hole it is or how many times I've been there, especially if it's a play off semi final.

Do you get any of the singing going?
Do you simply sit at the front, silent - but calling it supporting your team?
Were you there earlier in the season?
Were you at Hartlepool, Carlisle, Sc***horpe or Bradford for that matter? If not, why not?


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on May 12, 2022, 10:00:58 am
I find it amazing that people berated Barrow for the lack of tickets for our game at their place. Yet when the opportunity presents itself to support their team in a pivotal match, they don’t.

It has to be their choice. But it’s a fcuking strange match to choose to miss.
I bought two in the home end, cancelled, bought again!
If we are questioning support, always irks me that the majority who do get themselves to an away game sit on their hands, silent...then profess to be 'supporting the team' or worse at Sixfields (or Mansfield away and Vale earlier in the season) have the audacity to criticize the atmosphere, whilst doing Jack themselves!
Yes, bit fcuking strange missing this game...should have joined the rest of the glory hunting, groundhopping brigade that were at Barrow, but nowhere to be seen at Hartlepool, Sc***horpe or Bradford!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: rebelspawn on May 12, 2022, 10:21:47 am
I find it amazing that people berated Barrow for the lack of tickets for our game at their place. Yet when the opportunity presents itself to support their team in a pivotal match, they don’t.

It has to be their choice. But it’s a fcuking strange match to choose to miss.

Is it though? the outcome is decided across two matches and second leg is at home.

If Mansfield run riot and its something like 4-0 then not going looks like a good choice. Last weekend was hard enough to take for most.
If the game is close, then it comes to down to the home leg anyway
If NTFC run riot with an emphatic win, then the atmosphere will carry over to the home leg anyway


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Shoemender on May 12, 2022, 10:23:35 am
Do you get any of the singing going?  No, but I used to many moons ago at the back of the Hotel End. Must admit I find a lot of the songs cringeworthy.
Do you simply sit at the front, silent - but calling it supporting your team? No. I sometimes get a little bit animated and sometimes raise my voice slightly when vexed and join in with some of the singing.
Were you there earlier in the season? Yes, I go to the majority of away games.
Were you at Hartlepool, Carlisle, Sc***horpe or Bradford for that matter? If not, why not? I was at Carlisle and Bradford but not the other 2 although I've been to both several times.

I'm not trying to get into an argument with you was just curious why you wouldn't go to such an important game just because you consider the town and/or fans unwelcoming. Plenty of towns we visit fall into that category.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: everbrite on May 12, 2022, 10:36:30 am
I bought two in the home end, cancelled, bought again!
If we are questioning support, always irks me that the majority who do get themselves to an away game sit on their hands, silent...then profess to be 'supporting the team' or worse at Sixfields (or Mansfield away and Vale earlier in the season) have the audacity to criticize the atmosphere, whilst doing Jack themselves!
Yes, bit fcuking strange missing this game...should have joined the rest of the glory hunting, groundhopping brigade that were at Barrow, but nowhere to be seen at Hartlepool, Sc***horpe or Bradford!

Strong element of factual evidence in your comments. From my point of view would never blame the venue or place and state that as a reason for not going as Carton and you have. People miss games  due to illness or distance which quite frankly is quite acceptable to most on here; or as I do weakly blame lack of funds. But to suggest one does not like the people or town itself is a truly lame excuse; however, you are fully entitled to do!
If you are not there who is going to lead the singing? So in a way you have a responsibility to go if only to organise the singing. Have you nominated anybody to assume your mantle?


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: guest49 on May 12, 2022, 11:28:37 am
I wouldn't be judgemental about anyone who attends/doesn't attend the next 2 or 3 games. Some may be struggling to put food on the table, taking the impact of increases in their mortgage, energy, fuel, food and currently worse off due to the NI increase. Those who aren't feeling the pinch are lucky.

As it stands I honestly can't say that I would definitely go to Wembley if we make the final. We'll do well to take 10-15,000 with day trippers. Half an hour after the final whistle in '97 aside it's been a pretty miserable and expensive exercise. The best one was on the telly!

I think we'll sell out the home and away legs though, especially with a decent result on Saturday if there are some left.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 12, 2022, 12:49:39 pm
I think I’m going to continue to enjoy the luxury of a personal opinion.  ;D




Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: guest49 on May 12, 2022, 12:51:37 pm
I think I’m going to continue to enjoy the luxury of a personal opinion.  ;D


The one thing in life that is still definitely free but sadly not tax deductible.


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Coolcat on May 12, 2022, 19:30:44 pm
Strong element of factual evidence in your comments. From my point of view would never blame the venue or place and state that as a reason for not going as Carton and you have. People miss games  due to illness or distance which quite frankly is quite acceptable to most on here; or as I do weakly blame lack of funds. But to suggest one does not like the people or town itself is a truly lame excuse; however, you are fully entitled to do!
If you are not there who is going to lead the singing? So in a way you have a responsibility to go if only to organise the singing. Have you nominated anybody to assume your mantle?
It was quite telling how pish the atmosphere/singing was in the away at Barrow, with two of us who get the singing going all over the country were sat in the Main Stand!
Took 25 minutes to get a desultory 'Fields of Green ' going!
Over to you lads n lasses who go to Mansfield, always lose when I go. I'm taking a break...will struggle to make it to Wembley should we erm, make it!


Title: Re: My mind is made up !
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 12, 2022, 19:38:57 pm
It was quite telling how pish the atmosphere/singing was in the away at Barrow, with two of us who get the singing going all over the country were sat in the Main Stand!
Took 25 minutes to get a desultory 'Fields of Green ' going!
Over to you lads n lasses who go to Mansfield, always lose when I go. I'm taking a break...will struggle to make it to Wembley should we erm, make it!

It wasn't that bad in the first half, second was a bit quieter for obvious reasons until the last ten when we were pushing for another goal.
I know that my voice wasn't up to much on Sunday!  ;D