York City 1 Mansfield 1 - Blue Square Bet Premier semi-final first leg

9:31pm Wednesday 2nd May 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Steve Carroll, Sports reporter

City’s James Meredith stretches every sinew to fend off a Mansfield raid City’s James Meredith stretches every sinew to fend off a Mansfield raid

YORK City and Mansfield Town are locked together at 1-1 following the first leg of the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off semi-final at Bootham Crescent tonight.

Ross Dyer gave the Stags the lead midway through the first-half, before City levelled thanks to an own-goal from Exodus Geohaghon shortly before half-time.

But Mansfield will be without top scorer Matt Green for Monday’s pivotal second leg after he was sent off for a second yellow card on 74 minutes.

Chris Doig fired over the bar from a City corner early on and Matty Blair had the ball in the net on 20 minutes but the linesman had already raised his flag with Chris Smith judged to have been offside in the initial challenge with Mansfield ‘keeper Andy Marriott.

The Stags had threatened through the long throws of Geohaghon and he used his skill to devastating effect when Mansfield took the lead on 26 minutes.

His bullet into the six-yard area found Dyer, whose flick header nestled in Michael Ingham’s bottom right corner.

But City responded well and were deservedly level on 42 minutes. Jon Challinor’s delightful cross into the area left Geohaghon bewildered, and he stuck the ball into his own net.

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After the break, Ingham was forced to parry away Anthony Howell’s shot on 52 minutes and then Green was sent off following a skirmish close to the Minstermen box.

Challinor came closest to giving York the victory, firing narrowly wide from 25 yards as City looked for a winner, and Chambers headed over from a Challinor cross with two minutes remaining.

But it remains all to play for at Field Mill.

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The Mc says...
9:41pm Wed 2 May 12

Over 6,000 there so new Community stadium is not big enough already.....

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duffy says...
9:56pm Wed 2 May 12

Mansfield are just a bunch of thugs. Roberts should never have finished the game and they were constantly putting a foot in. Frankly their fans were not much better.

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YcfcKeepingTheFaith says...
9:59pm Wed 2 May 12

Dirty dirty side. Thought our lads played their hearts out. We were the by far the much better side.
Bring on Monday. Great game.

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garyleedodson says...
10:07pm Wed 2 May 12

My 1st ever football match and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Mansfield were dirty throughout the match. C'omon York take them down on Monday.

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OLD - HEAD says...
10:16pm Wed 2 May 12

I would prefer to call them a physical side rather than a dirty side. But we knew what to expect, after all it is our third meeting with them. We played well enough to deserve a draw. Just a bit concerned watching some of the players struggling in unacustomed positions. Parslow did very well but I thought that Meredith lost the pace of the game in mid-field. Both full backs Challinor and Fyefield got better as the game went on, after they both looked vulnerable early on. We need to defend well and take our chances up front on Monday. But please dont let it go to penalties, I wouldnt back us with the wifes money.

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YorkCityLuke says...
10:37pm Wed 2 May 12

York played well against a side who were more 'physical' than skillful, and having Green sent off will hopefully give us a very slight advantage in the second leg. Realistically though, having a striker sent off barely affected their game, as their entire attacking threat was from the freak with the long throw rather than their forwards.

I'm quite confident we can beat them at Field Mill (although based on previous results, I wouldn't be surprised with a draw leading to penalties...) if we can keep the ball down and play to feet.

One of the most encouraging aspects of this game was the way City adapted to Mansfield's game - we got stung by a long throw, therefore we stopped giving away throws in our own half. I would love to see the stats, but I can't recall seeing Mansfield having a single throw anywhere near our area after their goal.

The areas for improvement in my opinion are clearing our lines (as there was a heart-stopping mix up in our own box at the start of the second half), and the 'final ball' in to the strikers - in short, we need to be more confident and more incisive.

Finally, I absolutely agree with Parslow being named MOTM. His work rate and versatility have made him a key player at York City, and he will hopefully stay here for many more seasons.

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Helliwell's Not a Donkey says...
10:38pm Wed 2 May 12

Physical or dirty, why do teams insist on these tactics, can't they play football properly. Matt Green deserved his sending off, every time he jumped in the air he lead with his elbow. That Briscoe lad who came on was a big unit, no wonder he put a Kiddeminster lad in hospital, i noticed he was starting to brage in once he came on.
Anyway good result, Parslow, Doig, Smith and Challinor all put a good shift in tonight.
Keep our heads on monday, be patient, ignore the thuggery, I think we will win.

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PDH says...
10:47pm Wed 2 May 12

A win at home would have been great, but its only half time and our away record is so good that we should (but won't be) favourite's to go through now. If we have a ref with a lot of bottle to stamp out their physical (dirty) play on the day we will beat them and progress to wembley (for the 2nd time this season) and then onto the promised land of league 2.
"KEEP THE FAITH"

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it must be Gary Ford says...
11:39pm Wed 2 May 12

Fair play Duffy you are spot on toinght, however they play it unless we have half decent officials our results and fitness of our players remains in the lap of the Gods. As does the result on Monday we are good enough and they are physical enough. I have a horrible feeling it will be 120 minutes and penalties.

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PDH says...
11:46pm Wed 2 May 12

it must be Gary Ford wrote:
Fair play Duffy you are spot on toinght, however they play it unless we have half decent officials our results and fitness of our players remains in the lap of the Gods. As does the result on Monday we are good enough and they are physical enough. I have a horrible feeling it will be 120 minutes and penalties.
Naah 119 mins 48 sec's and we will score the winner, GM's boy's attack until the end and alway's believe they will score!!

What's the odd's on that?? Must be worth a £5 bet!!!!

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GreenshawGrinder says...
11:50pm Wed 2 May 12

Half time and still all to play for, Mansfield kept it tight at the back and kept our front three quiet. Second leg they will come forward more which will suit us. Didn't see much tonight from Mansfield to be frightened about, we just need to be able to defend the long throw. Thought Danny P had a great game and deserved man of the match. Green being sent off was a bonus. Should be an interesting second leg. Keep the faith. Wembley twice.

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coolyman4 says...
11:57pm Wed 2 May 12

Cany agree with Parslow being mom. Yes im happy with a draw and thought we played ok but a couple of points. 1, We played 7 defensive players at home with 3 playing out of position. 2 defenders in midfield did help break up their play but offered us nothing as an attacking threat. Parslows lack of know how in that position meant he was unable to create space plus his passing was always square or backwards. Meredith worked his socks off but again offers little in the creativity department. I think if we had played midfielders in the midfield postions then we could have edged this game.
Smith or Paddy mom for me. Also chambers appears to be returning back to the form he showed at the start of the season. Blairs pace causes all sorts of problems but the final ball has to improve.
Yes im knit picking but all I want is promotion as ive suffered a lot of years if being let down. Bring on monday.

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eborexile says...
11:58pm Wed 2 May 12

In the radio interview their manager says the ref has promised to rescind the second yellow if the video (as they claim) shows no handball.Didn't think that was possible.
Both teams can play better - we'll go through if we play to our potential. As a final thought why don't we stand in front of Exodus to force more height on his throws?

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YO1 says...
11:58pm Wed 2 May 12

I thought we were outstanding tonight against a team of thugs. Mansfield just hoofed the ball and relied on the long throw. We battled and I thought so many players were outstanding particularly Parslow, Smith and Doig. Perhaps could have taken Jamal off and dropped Mezza to left back to get Moke on earlier.

I think we might sneak it with our fast counter attacking game, particularly if we can get an early goal. Just have avoid conceding goals and match them physically which we did tonight.

Green should have had a straight red for his challenge on Inghy. Well done lads!

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Garrowby Turnoff says...
12:22am Thu 3 May 12

One goal will do it if they park the bus. But, do the players want league football as much as us lot?

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GreenshawGrinder says...
12:26am Thu 3 May 12

Mansfield have shares in a racehorse trained by Mick Easterby. The name of the horse, Hoof It!

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oldmanvecrayke says...
12:48am Thu 3 May 12

We cant let this set of thugs turn us over.We out played them and deserved more than a draw.We've got to go there with the same heart and determination and out play them, how do donkeys like this manage to get in the play offs. Come on boys give em it !!!!!!!!!!

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openallhours says...
12:50am Thu 3 May 12

The only highlight was the size of the crowd.

Lots of possession but no end product. Walker had a shocker. Meredith yet again played out of position and Chambers was the invisible man. Blair off form and Fyfield wasn't up to much. It says a lot if Parslow is the man of the match (deserved but it shows the lack of quality elsewhere on the pitch).

I'm looking forward to Wembley next weekend but on tonight's showing I'm not convinced we'll be there the week after!

If I'm wrong I'll happily eat my words.

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openallhours says...
1:13am Thu 3 May 12

openallhours wrote:
The only highlight was the size of the crowd.

Lots of possession but no end product. Walker had a shocker. Meredith yet again played out of position and Chambers was the invisible man. Blair off form and Fyfield wasn't up to much. It says a lot if Parslow is the man of the match (deserved but it shows the lack of quality elsewhere on the pitch).

I'm looking forward to Wembley next weekend but on tonight's showing I'm not convinced we'll be there the week after!

If I'm wrong I'll happily eat my words.
And I forgot to mention that we had to rely on Mansfield to score our equaliser for us

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tips says...
1:44am Thu 3 May 12

openallhours cannot believe your comments were you really at the game ?

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1968expat says...
3:59am Thu 3 May 12

Watched the match 1-30 in the morning from Thailand. Thought City did Ok against a very physical side and can understand Mills team selection. For me Challinor was the mom. The last time Mansfield were beaten at home was Bonfire Night, here's hoping City provide the fireworks on Monday. Have got my flight from Thailand on standby, if I can make it all the way from Thailand then surely the people of York can make it to Wembley. Life is now "Drink it while its fizzing."

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wilko27 says...
6:51am Thu 3 May 12

I totally agree with 'The Mc' regarding the capacity of the new stadium. If we can get over 6000 for a Conference game surely we will get more in league 2 and beyond. We need to look to the future and a minimum capacity of 10,000 with standing areas - not all seated

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KAT1965 says...
7:37am Thu 3 May 12

openallhours wrote:
openallhours wrote:
The only highlight was the size of the crowd.

Lots of possession but no end product. Walker had a shocker. Meredith yet again played out of position and Chambers was the invisible man. Blair off form and Fyfield wasn't up to much. It says a lot if Parslow is the man of the match (deserved but it shows the lack of quality elsewhere on the pitch).

I'm looking forward to Wembley next weekend but on tonight's showing I'm not convinced we'll be there the week after!

If I'm wrong I'll happily eat my words.
And I forgot to mention that we had to rely on Mansfield to score our equaliser for us
Its called pressure and it doesn't matter how we score - it was a great searching cross which, ultimately, got its reward.

They should have had one of theirs sent off (at least booked) for an off the ball trip directly in front of the ref in the first half. The ref was poor, as was his (joke) linesman on the Main Stand side. Fyfield's play with his feet was good but there were a few times when he seemed to coast back as they were attacking. As my dad used to say - Mansfield are just a muck or nettles side who will (dis)grace the league.

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fatmike says...
7:40am Thu 3 May 12

What happened to that stupid ignorant little Mansfield player who spat water all over a young city fan when his mate got sent off? His dad was furious and rightly so

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rogue84 says...
8:02am Thu 3 May 12

whats all this from the Stags about getting the second yellow rescinded?! that is actually not possible as far as i'm aware, in any form of the game so good luck with that Cox.
after the game they are saying he pulled his hand away, which he did at the very last second, the ref can't see that, however I thought the ref only gave that free-kick because we all appealed behind the goal!
also, how Fyfield didn't get sent off is beyond me completely, I thought he struggled at times, but improved.
great game in prospect down there now!

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KAT1965 says...
8:11am Thu 3 May 12

fatmike wrote:
What happened to that stupid ignorant little Mansfield player who spat water all over a young city fan when his mate got sent off? His dad was furious and rightly so
In the words of Arsene Wenger " I did not see it" but am not surprised. They were an ugly bunch last night, especially their captain. Always at the referee on any decision. I fear for their WAGs (if they have any) - they'll probably get a right beating after that. For the first half an hour I was trying to work out why Reginald D Hunter was playing centre half for Mansfield.

As for the ball boy in front of the Family Stand - he only picked up the ball once. Maybe they were on notice not to touch the ball after Saturday's game. There again, given their propensity for long throws - i'd have told them to pick the ball up at the earliest opportunity to give away a drop ball rather than that lump get hold of it.

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YCFC115 says...
8:12am Thu 3 May 12

wilko27 wrote:
I totally agree with 'The Mc' regarding the capacity of the new stadium. If we can get over 6000 for a Conference game surely we will get more in league 2 and beyond. We need to look to the future and a minimum capacity of 10,000 with standing areas - not all seated
I hardly think a one off game justifies building a stadium with a capacity of 10,000. Its hard enough to get the council to build a stadium at all never mind one that will not be fully utilised.

Listened to the game, couldnt get tv coverage in the UAE, so cannot comment on the display based on Barry's commentary. That said due to my iplayer going down mid way through the second half I switched to BBC Nottingham and their commentary team suggested Mansfield were lucky to escape with a draw. Green will be solely missed and may give us a chance in the return leg. Monday's game really will be a edge of seat stuff, I just hope the drink stay's fizzy long enough to enjoy the bubbles!

CTID

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iandwightbenton says...
8:13am Thu 3 May 12

Can anyone get me a ticket for the 2nd leg ? I will pay you today (bank transfer/paypal) and meet on Monday to pick it up ?

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nearlyman says...
8:16am Thu 3 May 12

Cracking effort by york !.....deserved more....by far the better footballing side. I have not been for a while and was very impressed with football and possesion skills, rather than the brute force of mansfield. Keep it up, slot a few more balls in the box and you will pull through. Football must win.

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fatmike says...
8:18am Thu 3 May 12

iandwightbenton wrote:
Can anyone get me a ticket for the 2nd leg ? I will pay you today (bank transfer/paypal) and meet on Monday to pick it up ?
Yes I will I have 1 spare

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RooBeck says...
8:19am Thu 3 May 12

Possession, good passing game by City, against physical, bullying tactics by our opponents, esp. at set-pieces when we must try more to be first to the ball! Our problem last-night and one that has been with us for sometime now, is the final pass and the failure to penetrate defences and take our chances when they come along.eg. Jason Walker should have buried the chance he had just before half-time and after we had equalised and that would have really had us in the driving-seat. If we can repair this by Monday, then, we can beat this Mansfield side and get the second visit to Wembley. We were the better footballing side and the match stats confirms our overall superiority(61% possession - 12 corners to one) but we must show more invention and cunning in and around their 18 yard box. Agree with one of the above posts about the Rory Delap type throws - have someone right in front of him - jumping up and down, distracting him! The referee was very average and missed a lot of their physical gamesmanship/fouling and lets just hope we have a much stronger set of officials for Monday afternoon to nip this. Thought Parslow played well but my MotM was Chris Smith, who gets better and better in his captaincy and Back Four roles. COYR - Wembley by 4pm Monday afternoon!!

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rogue84 says...
8:19am Thu 3 May 12

absolutely right 'nearlyman', couldn't agree more. we must win this tie, purely for the future of decent football!!

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YCFC115 says...
8:21am Thu 3 May 12

nearlyman wrote:
Cracking effort by york !.....deserved more....by far the better footballing side. I have not been for a while and was very impressed with football and possesion skills, rather than the brute force of mansfield. Keep it up, slot a few more balls in the box and you will pull through. Football must win.
Unfortunately this has been the story of our season so far, great football with very few crosses into the box. Hopefully InshaAllah we will prevail come Monday afternoon.

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Sir Alex says...
8:33am Thu 3 May 12

Good game and not many would have backed Millsy's decision to put Danny in midfield but he was superb.
As soon as they were down to 10 Reedy should have been on. Our extra man was in effect a hobbling Doig in defence!
We lose a lot going forward by Mez not being left back.
Will be tight on Monday and hope the lads are practicing their pens!
C'mon lads, don't be bullied by these thugs!!

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KAT1965 says...
8:56am Thu 3 May 12

YCFC115 wrote:
wilko27 wrote:
I totally agree with 'The Mc' regarding the capacity of the new stadium. If we can get over 6000 for a Conference game surely we will get more in league 2 and beyond. We need to look to the future and a minimum capacity of 10,000 with standing areas - not all seated
I hardly think a one off game justifies building a stadium with a capacity of 10,000. Its hard enough to get the council to build a stadium at all never mind one that will not be fully utilised.

Listened to the game, couldnt get tv coverage in the UAE, so cannot comment on the display based on Barry's commentary. That said due to my iplayer going down mid way through the second half I switched to BBC Nottingham and their commentary team suggested Mansfield were lucky to escape with a draw. Green will be solely missed and may give us a chance in the return leg. Monday's game really will be a edge of seat stuff, I just hope the drink stay's fizzy long enough to enjoy the bubbles!

CTID
Just after we scored, their defence was at 6's and 7's and that was the point when I though we had our best opportunity - but it wasn't to be. I agree about the stadium. It is all very well wanting 10k seats/standing but our average is just over 3k. If it ever gets built, as long as there is the facility to expand, I am happy with 6k for now. Look at Darlington less than 2k in a 20k stadium. Better to have a full ground with atmosphere.

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wilko27 says...
9:05am Thu 3 May 12

it is all about ambition. Bootham Crescent in the past has held well over 10,000. If the seats were removed it still probably would. You can design and build a stadium that will give plenty of atmosphere whether there be 3,000 or 10,000 in it.

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iandwightbenton says...
9:08am Thu 3 May 12

Fatmike : can you email me so we can organise iandwightbenton@hotm
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duffy says...
9:10am Thu 3 May 12

One point, we need Meredith back at left back on Monday. He really is way better in that position than Fyfield. I would bring Moke in, in his place.

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YCFC115 says...
9:11am Thu 3 May 12

wilko27 wrote:
it is all about ambition. Bootham Crescent in the past has held well over 10,000. If the seats were removed it still probably would. You can design and build a stadium that will give plenty of atmosphere whether there be 3,000 or 10,000 in it.
Realistic business plans and ambitions are two very different things. Dont get me wrong I would love York to own and fill a 10,000 capacity stadium but for that to happen we need to be playing in the First Division and at the moment we are where we are!!

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Sir Alex says...
9:15am Thu 3 May 12

duffy wrote:
One point, we need Meredith back at left back on Monday. He really is way better in that position than Fyfield. I would bring Moke in, in his place.
Correct answer duffy!

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Budgie says...
9:17am Thu 3 May 12

Mondays game is there for the taking,Fyfield sadly had a poor game too many misplaced passes. We need Meridith to fullback and the more creative skills of Moke in midfield. Unable to agree Parslow being M.O.M.Smith would have been my choice and some of Walkers skills were of note. Chambers had an ineffective game. Well I am off to Mansfield, I just hope we do not get bullied out of the game and I hope to be on cloud nine on the journey home

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wilko27 says...
9:35am Thu 3 May 12

The extra over cost of providing a 10,000 seater stadium is negligible at this stage. It is about getting priorities right - legacy or retail.

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skilly says...
9:39am Thu 3 May 12

Fantastic atmosphere last night and I thought our fans were great. Was really disappointed with Mansfield but i can see why they have muscled their way to 13 wins out of the last 15 games. Never seen a centre half like theirs before but what a bullet throw he has. Should be throwing javelin at Olympics!We can beat this team on Monday, thought Chris Smith was immense

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nomad says...
9:40am Thu 3 May 12

Sorry RooBeck, jumping up and down in front of thrower is deemed UGC, caution/indirect freekick.

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openallhours says...
9:46am Thu 3 May 12

tips wrote:
openallhours cannot believe your comments were you really at the game ?
Of course I was at the game (I've been to most of them) and I really enjoyed it. Shame more fans can't be bothered to turn up for more games during the season, but not complaining as anybody paying to watch York is good for the club.

I personally feel that we've missed an opportunity to take a lead back to their place and that Mills could have picked a more effective team (Meredith at left back with Moke in front / we all know that Reed is an impact sub so he could have made a difference late on etc...).

Fortunately our away form is excellent so it might just stand us in good stead.

Don't agree with the comments about the new stadium coz we got 6000 last night - especially when we average half that over the season.

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Sir Alex says...
9:56am Thu 3 May 12

With Riley probably out then they lack pace at the back. Their main goalscorer is now out too after the stupid handball and studding MI.
I would expect us to narrowly win, perhaps after ET.
Main worry would be if one of our lads got a red - retaliation- it happens a lot against thugish sides. Brave ref required.

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Al-YCFC says...
9:57am Thu 3 May 12

Does anyone have any idea what happened to cause Mansfields **** star Cheif exec to get arrested at York last night?

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The Legend Of Keith says...
9:57am Thu 3 May 12

Sir Alex wrote:
duffy wrote: One point, we need Meredith back at left back on Monday. He really is way better in that position than Fyfield. I would bring Moke in, in his place.
Correct answer duffy!
Is it worth sacrificing a tall player for a short one when we know they'll just employ their mutant throw from the first whistle?

I'd possible swap Fyfield with Mez, thus keeping the height in the team and Fyfield should be able to run all day in midfield.

Moke could come on to be a game changer at Field Mill.

COYR

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Sir Alex says...
10:06am Thu 3 May 12

Al-YCFC wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what happened to cause Mansfields **** star Cheif exec to get arrested at York last night?
She was arrested for 'foul and abusive language' and later released without charge.
Kicked off when a TV presenter questioned her about Mansfield fans being so poor, and I think she'd had a couple.

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The Legend Of Keith says...
10:06am Thu 3 May 12

Thought the game was fairly even with York trying to play football and Mansfield resorting to a hoof and mutant throw each time they came forward. They really should borrow the old air raid siren that Lincoln used to employ when they played the same tactics under Alexander.

Thought the foul on Ingham was worthy of a straight red (late and studs to the chest) and there is no way the second yellow will be recinded. Big bonus for York having Green out. Fyfield should have walked too but I'm not so upset that he didn't.

All in all, a draw is not a bad result and given Mansfield have nothing but a long ball and brutal appraoch to tackling we now know we have nothing to fear from them.

Monday will be a very interesting fixture but I have seen enough now of both teams to be confident it is there for City to win.

COYR

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Zetkin says...
10:09am Thu 3 May 12

Al-YCFC wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what happened to cause Mansfields **** star Cheif exec to get arrested at York last night?
According to Mrs Hicks on the radio this morning, she (the chief exec was merely "distressed".

Gossip in the Social Club was more of the opinion that she was rat-a*sed.

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KAT1965 says...
10:11am Thu 3 May 12

wilko27 wrote:
it is all about ambition. Bootham Crescent in the past has held well over 10,000. If the seats were removed it still probably would. You can design and build a stadium that will give plenty of atmosphere whether there be 3,000 or 10,000 in it.
How many times in the last 30 years has BC held well over 10k?

I've probably been to most of them and there haven't been many. We got just short of 11k for the Wigan game in 1985 which was more than the 4th round defeat of Arsenal - and that was only because of that stupid idea to issue vouchers for the Liverpool game. Never seen so many scousers at a York match. I would agree that 8k would be a reasonable compromise but I would still rather see a 3/4 full stadium than a 1/4 full

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born 'n bred yorkie says...
10:20am Thu 3 May 12

Hasn't Gibson served his 4 match suspension? He would be a better bet than Fyfield at left back and his extra strength and height is what we need against the aerial onslaught of Mansfield. Whilst Meredith isn't the most refined midfielder, his defensive qualities far outweigh Moke's. I don't think you can play both Moke and McLaughlin together in midfield, they both play higher up the pitch and aren't as combatitive as Mez. Banjo will also come into the mix, GM will include him somewhere.

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RooBeck says...
10:30am Thu 3 May 12

nomad wrote:
Sorry RooBeck, jumping up and down in front of thrower is deemed UGC, caution/indirect freekick.
Depends how close you are to him!!

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wilko27 says...
10:47am Thu 3 May 12

KAT1965 wrote:
wilko27 wrote:
it is all about ambition. Bootham Crescent in the past has held well over 10,000. If the seats were removed it still probably would. You can design and build a stadium that will give plenty of atmosphere whether there be 3,000 or 10,000 in it.
How many times in the last 30 years has BC held well over 10k?

I've probably been to most of them and there haven't been many. We got just short of 11k for the Wigan game in 1985 which was more than the 4th round defeat of Arsenal - and that was only because of that stupid idea to issue vouchers for the Liverpool game. Never seen so many scousers at a York match. I would agree that 8k would be a reasonable compromise but I would still rather see a 3/4 full stadium than a 1/4 full
You have got to remember the games against Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City et al all in the same ground as is played in now. So you would have to say that the ground was only half full yesterday. It is the seating that limits the capacity.

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uhtred says...
11:05am Thu 3 May 12

born 'n bred yorkie wrote:
Hasn't Gibson served his 4 match suspension? He would be a better bet than Fyfield at left back and his extra strength and height is what we need against the aerial onslaught of Mansfield. Whilst Meredith isn't the most refined midfielder, his defensive qualities far outweigh Moke's. I don't think you can play both Moke and McLaughlin together in midfield, they both play higher up the pitch and aren't as combatitive as Mez. Banjo will also come into the mix, GM will include him somewhere.
Gibson has only served 3, available for the final. Yes, would bring Banjo in to midfield and drop Meredith back to left back.
Not a fan of Parslow in midfield, as not creative enough, but his heading ability in midfield does help the defence against a team like Mansfield, so would keep him theer. Moke as impact sub

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Sir Alex says...
11:15am Thu 3 May 12

Parslow spread the ball well last night. Rightly mom.
Banjo for Fyfield, Mez to LB is the best option. Moke, Reed impact subs.
Is Doig fit? Thought he was hobbling last night.

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The Legend Of Keith says...
11:17am Thu 3 May 12

Sir Alex wrote:
Parslow spread the ball well last night. Rightly mom. Banjo for Fyfield, Mez to LB is the best option. Moke, Reed impact subs. Is Doig fit? Thought he was hobbling last night.
Would agree with this. Moke and Reed can really change games in the final 20 mins and if the game is stretched, they'd be good to bring on.

Doig was hobbling but maybe more to being out for a little while than an injury I hope.

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The Legend Of Keith says...
11:18am Thu 3 May 12

Only 21 tickets available for the away leg at Field Mill.

Let's hope that Mansfield release the last 400 for the North Stand as I have read reports that it has a capacity of 1,900.

COYR

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uhtred says...
11:19am Thu 3 May 12

Sir Alex wrote:
Parslow spread the ball well last night. Rightly mom. Banjo for Fyfield, Mez to LB is the best option. Moke, Reed impact subs. Is Doig fit? Thought he was hobbling last night.
Square balls, if you will excuse the expression, and often did not see better opportunities; having said that he did play well, but in my view Smith MOM by a mile !

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Egonseth says...
11:29am Thu 3 May 12

Al-YCFC wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what happened to cause Mansfields **** star Cheif exec to get arrested at York last night?
Apparently she spent an awful long time in the boardroom toilets "powdering" her nose.

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KAT1965 says...
11:31am Thu 3 May 12

wilko27 wrote:
KAT1965 wrote:
wilko27 wrote:
it is all about ambition. Bootham Crescent in the past has held well over 10,000. If the seats were removed it still probably would. You can design and build a stadium that will give plenty of atmosphere whether there be 3,000 or 10,000 in it.
How many times in the last 30 years has BC held well over 10k?

I've probably been to most of them and there haven't been many. We got just short of 11k for the Wigan game in 1985 which was more than the 4th round defeat of Arsenal - and that was only because of that stupid idea to issue vouchers for the Liverpool game. Never seen so many scousers at a York match. I would agree that 8k would be a reasonable compromise but I would still rather see a 3/4 full stadium than a 1/4 full
You have got to remember the games against Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City et al all in the same ground as is played in now. So you would have to say that the ground was only half full yesterday. It is the seating that limits the capacity.
The real difference is the infilling of the enclosure and (possibly) the regrading of the Longhurst stand. The crowd last night (even with 1350 away fans) was short of capacity. It is shame that they have to waste so much of the Pop Stand. The seating in the Pop stand has been there since the mid 70's.

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KAT1965 says...
11:33am Thu 3 May 12

Egonseth wrote:
Al-YCFC wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what happened to cause Mansfields **** star Cheif exec to get arrested at York last night?
Apparently she spent an awful long time in the boardroom toilets "powdering" her nose.
Just like the whole setup at Mansfield - rough as. Goes with the territory.

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rogue84 says...
11:53am Thu 3 May 12

how is it that we keep upsetting other supporters/clubs?! do they under-estimate us or something?
we've now had problems with grays, crawley, luton both down there and last season's home league game....and now mansfield's chief exec! have we got a little wind-up merchant somewhere just chipping away at these teams?! what a disgraceful way to conduct yourself, shame she wasn't locked in a cell for the night to sober up.

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The Legend Of Keith says...
11:58am Thu 3 May 12

rogue84 wrote:
how is it that we keep upsetting other supporters/clubs?! do they under-estimate us or something? we've now had problems with grays, crawley, luton both down there and last season's home league game....and now mansfield's chief exec! have we got a little wind-up merchant somewhere just chipping away at these teams?! what a disgraceful way to conduct yourself, shame she wasn't locked in a cell for the night to sober up.
One too many fizzy sherberts is the general consenus... or maybe it dawned on her that the hoof tactic employed by her team is horrific to watch compared to good passing football...?

I imagine she will be keeping a very low profile for the rest of the season.

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whaticeberg says...
1:18pm Thu 3 May 12

Unlucky not to score but Millsy
should have brought on Moke and Reedy with 25 mins to go.
The MAGICIAN and the BULLDOSER would have frightened them to death!

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Fat Harry says...
1:49pm Thu 3 May 12

Interesting that Mansfailed fans were moaning a bucketful about not getting enough tickets - in the end they sold well short of their allocation.

Meanwhile we've sold out of ours four days ahead of the game.

Plenty of time left for anyone who's missed out to nip through to Mansfield and get seats elsewhere in the ground.

coyr

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alimount says...
2:06pm Thu 3 May 12

Have I missed something about Moke? Because I can't understand why he was brought on instead of Potts/Reed last night.
Potts can play the through ball we were missing and isn't afraid to get stuck in and Reed is an impact goalscorer who can stand his ground. Seems like a nice fella with his heart in the right place but I just don't think all the praise for him is justified.
Someone help me if I'm blind to the truth!
Walker will score on Monday, football will win.

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openallhours says...
2:59pm Thu 3 May 12

Shocking conduct by the Mansfield Chief Exec. Rating her behaviour out of 10, I would most certainly have to give her 1.

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OLD - HEAD says...
3:21pm Thu 3 May 12

openallhours wrote:
Shocking conduct by the Mansfield Chief Exec. Rating her behaviour out of 10, I would most certainly have to give her 1.
Before the match she was strutting around the Burton Lane WMC with her millionaire boyfriend, as though she owned the place. All the Mansfield fans were singing their praise, and they were lapping it up.

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KAT1965 says...
3:40pm Thu 3 May 12

OLD - HEAD wrote:
openallhours wrote:
Shocking conduct by the Mansfield Chief Exec. Rating her behaviour out of 10, I would most certainly have to give her 1.
Before the match she was strutting around the Burton Lane WMC with her millionaire boyfriend, as though she owned the place. All the Mansfield fans were singing their praise, and they were lapping it up.
That's what you get with white trash

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Sir Alex says...
3:49pm Thu 3 May 12

An escort showing a bit of passion! Got her number?

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KAT1965 says...
3:54pm Thu 3 May 12

Sir Alex wrote:
An escort showing a bit of passion! Got her number?
Try 118500

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centre midfield says...
7:38pm Thu 3 May 12

alimount says...
2:06pm Thu 3 May 12

Have I missed something about Moke? Because I can't understand why he was brought on instead of Potts/Reed last night.
Potts can play the through ball we were missing and isn't afraid to get stuck in and Reed is an impact goalscorer who can stand his ground. Seems like a nice fella with his heart in the right place but I just don't think all the praise for him is justified.
Someone help me if I'm blind to the truth!
Walker will score on Monday, football will win.”


At last someone talking sense, Moke's more of a winger, tricky dribbler with pace but at times forgets to pass. Pottsy out and out Midfielder good passing game, goes forward more than sideways, not scared to put a foot in or have a go at goal and has 90mins plus in his engine. Both Potts and Reedy should have got 5 - 10mins last night and we should have gone all out for that 2nd goal. Fyfield was very lucky to stay on last night and I thought GM should have subbed him straight after that late challenge. GM picked a team and formation last night that would finish the first leg either level or ahead but did not want to have to go to Field Mill needing to score to get back on level terms, job done. He thinks we'll edge the 2nd leg 1-0 or 2-1, I hope he's right. I thought we should have taken the upper hand last night and gone into Monday's game knowing a clean sheet or a draw and we're through.

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ycfclouise says...
10:57am Fri 4 May 12

anyone got 1 spare ticket for mansfield game on bank holiday monday that i can buy?

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Budgie says...
1:57pm Fri 4 May 12

Alimount. you are blind, Reeds crap and Moke is good

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