It’s not every day that you get to play at a professional stadium as a kid – or an adult for that matter – and it is no doubt an occasion that has lived long in the memory for any local youngster who had the pleasure.
Here we have plenty of pictures of cup finals from the Chad Youth League and some of cracking games from down the years.
But we have also have pictures from much further back, including the 1968 Mansfield Ladybrook Junior School football team and the 1971 Mansfield Berry Hill Junior School football team.
If you’ve ever played for a junior team in our area, or you have a child who has, then you might be able to spot someone you know. Take a look and see if you can recognise a familiar face.
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29. Robin Hood Colts V Woodhouse Colts
Robin Hood Colts V Woodhouse Colts in the Under 12's Div 1 at Forest Town Welfare. Photo: Jane Hilton
30. Manor FC v Blidworth Welfare
Manor FC v Blidworth Welfare battle it out in the Chad Mansfield Youth Football League. Photo: Mark Fear
31. Shirebrook Rangers Red v Robin Hood Colts
Shirebrook Rangers Red v Robin Hood Colts in Under 13 Div 2 of the Chad Supplementary Cup finals Photo: Jane Hilton
32. Skegby Colts V Walesby Juniors
Skegby Colts V Walesby Juniors in Under 13 Div 1 of the Chad Supplementary Cup finals. Photo: Jane Hilton