Big chance for Mansfield Town youngsters to impress new boss Graham Coughlan on huge stage

Mansfield Town's youngsters have the perfect platform to impress new first team boss Graham Coughlan when they take on Premier League Burnley at home in the FA Youth Cup fourth round tomorrow night (Thursday, 7pm).
Mansfield Town U18s see of Doncaster in round two.Mansfield Town U18s see of Doncaster in round two.
Mansfield Town U18s see of Doncaster in round two.

“It's a great opportunity for them to impress,” said Coughlan.

“To still be in the Youth Cup going into January is a tremendous achievement for all involved.

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“It is a special occasion when you are that age and playing under the lights at the stadium against Premier League Burnley.

“I am sure the public will come out in their numbers and back them with plenty of noise. There will be plenty of family and friends of the kids there too so it will be a special evening.

“I just hope they go out and enjoy it.

“I think my track record proves I enjoy working with young lads and my past record shows I have no fear of chucking them into the first team.

“I dare say there will be one or two of them may get some game time between now and the end of the season.”

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The promising young Stags side have already disposed of Rotherham United 3-2, Doncaster Rovers 4-3 and then QPR 3-1 in extra-time after Kyle Tomlin had equalised from 40 yards in the fourth minute of added time when Mansfield looked to be on their way out.

Tickets are priced at £3 adults and £1 concessions, cash only at the turnstiles, in the lower tier of the Ian Greaves Stand.