The League Paper

Draw has Stags in need of favours

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The LeaguePaper Team
22 April 2018

By Stephen Thirkill

STAR MAN SAM HORNBY Port Vale
DAVIDFlitcroft has conceded that the advantage in the play-off race lies with Mansfield’s rivals.
The Stags threw away two crucial points after they were held to a late 1-1 draw at home to Port Vale.
It leaves the Nottinghamshire side trailing Lincoln and Coventry by three points, having also played a game more.
“When you dominate a team, you have to make sure you take away their hope,” he said.
“We had the three points. It was in our grasp and we let it slip.
“Knowing football, it will go to the wire but ...

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