21 nostalgic pictures from Mansfield Town games in the 1970's and 80's

Part of the beauty of football, perhaps even life in general, is looking back on what life and sport used to be like in ‘the good old days.’

And in our latest Stags gallery we have dug out these cracking pictures taken during games in the 1970’s and 80’s.

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9. Stags v Hereford - 1984

Dave Caldwell is tackled during the visit of Hereford United Photo: National World

Billy Eyre leaps for the ball against Reading. Photo: National World

John Dungworth slots home the winning penalty at home to Swindon Town. Photo: National World

Charlie Bell wheels away after scoring against Tranmere Rovers. Photo: National World