WATCH: First look at new signings Michael Smith and David McGoldrick as Mansfield Town pre-season gets underway
Mansfield Town kicked off their pre-season with a 2-1 win against Retford United at Cannon Park.
The midweek clash allowed fans a first glimpse at this new Stags squad, following the arrivals of summer signings David McGoldrick and Michael Smith.
Nigel Clough was able to rotate his team for their first friendly of the summer calendar, mixing up his options as McGoldrick started one half and Smith the other.
Stags are still keen on bringing in a further new recruit to bolster their ranks as the conversation over a potential top six challenge continues. Can Mansfield Town kick on from their tenth-place finish last season? New signing Smith is confident there’s nothing standing in the way of his side and them challenging for promotion.
With plenty to look forward to, Stephen Thirkill and Georgia Goulding unpack Stags’ first pre-season result, aspirations for the upcoming League One campaign, and thoughts on the club’s summer business so far.
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