Never fall in love with a loan player, repeat NEVER fall in love with a loan player...

Jamie McDonnell (& Nottingham Forest) have broken the Stags hearts as that rumoured move to Oxford turned out to be true... but as the tears of sadness flowed, a smile broke through as Oliver Irow, on loan from Spurs, gave us one of the best debuts EVER.

Tonight we'll talk about the T&Cs of loans, transfer business, current form and the big question - with the Stags again teetering in the middle (4 points from the play-offs, six from the drop zone) which direction will they move in?

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2026 is shaping up nicely thanks to a 4-3 win at Championship outfit Sheffield United, but can the Stags take their cup exploits back into League One as they welcome old foes Port Vale?

Join us to discuss cup delights, Premier League away days, loans, new faces and much more...

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At the half way stage in the season the Stags are 5 points BEHIND where they were last season, but a mirrored second half of the campaign would see them ten points better off in comparison.

With the league so tight, would a mirrored points gain be enough and can the two new arrivals (at the time of writing!) make an instant impact in the FA cup this Sunday?

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Winning at Bolton, a side unbeaten at home in their previous 26 games in all competitions, with (in reality) just nine fit players shouldn't even be a thing - and yet, stealing a 1-0 win with 21% possession is just so Mansfield!

The victory capped off the calendar year in style and gives us something to smile about, with more tough games coming thick and fast as we start 2026!

Join us as we discuss all of that and more, including the traditional end of year quiz - and as ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed....

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If you've never believed in Christmas Miracles, yesterday Mansfield Town got THREE! Join us as we recap Boxing Day delight, a Stockport slumber, fan mentality and much more in-between.

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Can Santa Clough deliver a Stags' Christmas Miracle and steer the team back up the table, or will it be merry grinchmas for all concerned?

Join us as we recap AFC Wimbledon, the FA Youth Cup and more in our festive...ish special

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Things don't get easier for Nigel Clough - not only has he got injuries coming out of his ears, he's not got a suspension to contend with! On the flip side though, the Stags did make it through to the third round of the FA Cup and the performance against Bolton was a huge improvement....

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Defeat at Cardiff may have been expected, but the Stags could have really done without three more injuries. Has it sparked a crisis, and given how the tight the league is - have we slipped into a relegation battle already?

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Sorry that this week's live show was plagued with tech issues!

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