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Stags game falls to waterlogged pitch

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Published Date:
24 November 2009
TONIGHT's eagerly-awaited promotion clash between Stags and Luton Town has been called off this morning because of a waterlogged pitch.
Local Football League referee Russell Booth deemed the Field Mill surface to be unplayable after inspecting the pitch.

He told the club's official website, www.mansfieldtown.net: "The standing water comes above your boots when you enter the pitch.

"Rain is forecast all day and the pitch will not improve in time for tonight's match.

"It is only fair on Luton Town that the decision has been made this early as they were due to depart at 9.30am."

A disappointed Stags boss David Holdsworth said: "We are obviously disappointed that the match has been called off as it was eagerly anticipated.

"However, the pitch has been deemed dangerous to play on so we will have to wait another day to play Luton Town."

Mansfield had been looking to return back to winning ways after failing to win their last two home games against Forest Green and Eastbourne Borough.

A new date for the fixture will be confirmed at a later date.



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  • Last Updated: 24 November 2009 10:01 AM
  • Source: n/a
  • Location: Mansfield
 
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delboy the Stag,

24/11/2009 10:14:18
YES!!!!!!!
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delboy the Stag,

24/11/2009 10:29:48
4 of our next 5 league games are away,so sod the home form until 28/12,then it`s 4 of the next 5 at home,so home form can be sorted then?....lol
Really well thought out fixture list, me thinks NOT!!!
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benno,

24/11/2009 10:55:16
Glad this is off in a way. Was not really looking forward to it after recent games.
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victor a block,

mansfield 24/11/2009 10:55:46
good news..maybe we can have clare, nix ,perry and speight back for when we play .....and maybe we'll have a quality midfielder!
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weststandstag,

24/11/2009 11:27:01
What a joke! And since when would Luton NEED to leave at 9.30am to get here? Have Luton relocated to France and need to catch a ferry or something?
I know they want to prepare for a match properly, but thats ridiculous!

Local ref Mr Booth, who was done a favour by MTFC by letting him train during the summer with our 1st team squad, returns favour!!

ooohh controversial!
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benno,

24/11/2009 11:38:40
All the best to jon d who has now gone to Northwich fulltime.

A loyal man who stood by the Stags after the relegation season. A good player and I wish him all the best in his future career with Northwich and beyond.

Hopefully he will help them to a good cup run.
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TBS623,

24/11/2009 11:58:45
Only controversial if you want it to be!

When did Michael change his name to Dave?!!!
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delboy the Stag,

24/11/2009 12:42:07
It`s his twin
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Starstag,

24/11/2009 15:40:56
Looks like having those sprinklers on overnight worked DH lol
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Sammy the stag,

24/11/2009 16:57:54
Its 5pm and just checked fixture list. Allon bar Stags, even Barrow are at home and playing on lilos.
Hope we didnt have to pay the local ref TO much to make his decision!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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