Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Richard E]

I've only been once to Mansfield. That was for a job interview when I was 21. I didn't get the job.

We need a poll - ‘Should we nuke Mansfield?’

[Brazilian Villain]

I've only been once to Mansfield. That was for a job interview when I was 21. I didn't get the job.

We need a poll - ‘Should we nuke Mansfield?’

Mariska Hargitay says No!

[adrenachrome]

Martinez

Cash
Konsa
Mings
Digne

McGinn
Onana
Kamara
Rogers

Tielemans
Duran

Probably the most physical XI going.

Let's get physical.

[Demitri_C]

Martinez

Cash
Konsa
Mings
Digne

McGinn
Onana
Kamara
Rogers

Tielemans
Duran

Probably the most physical XI going.

Like that team although rogers looks abit tired. But then there is no one else (illing junior would have been handy about now)

[Risso]

This is the clearest draw there is. Therfore it won't be. 

1-3. Watkins Brace.

i would probably take a draw tbh. Forest  ia not a easy place to go

It is an easy place to go - just straight up the A38.

Jump off on the A50 though or you'll end up in Mansfield, and nobody wants that.

My best mate from uni was from Mansfield. Nottingham feels like the East Midlands, Mansfield feels much more northern. And grim.

[Small Rodent]

I knew a bloke who played for Mansfield. He also played for Chesterfield in the FA cup semi final against Middlesbrough.

[adrenachrome]

This is the clearest draw there is. Therfore it won't be. 

1-3. Watkins Brace.

i would probably take a draw tbh. Forest  ia not a easy place to go

It is an easy place to go - just straight up the A38.

Jump off on the A50 though or you'll end up in Mansfield, and nobody wants that.

My best mate from uni was from Mansfield. Nottingham feels like the East Midlands, Mansfield feels much more northern. And grim.

True dat,

I am reminded of a line from Inspector Morse to Lewis:

"Further north than Stoke on Trent, I have no desire to go".

[pauliewalnuts]

This is the clearest draw there is. Therfore it won't be. 

1-3. Watkins Brace.

i would probably take a draw tbh. Forest  ia not a easy place to go

It is an easy place to go - just straight up the A38.

Jump off on the A50 though or you'll end up in Mansfield, and nobody wants that.

My best mate from uni was from Mansfield. Nottingham feels like the East Midlands, Mansfield feels much more northern. And grim.

One of mine was, too. Had several nights out in Mansfield around 1987-9 - frightening.

[Martyn Smith]

I remember in a more sane and sensible time that this would have been the Boxing Day game and we'd be playing freckin' Newcastle today instead

[Martyn Smith]

I knew a bloke who played for Mansfield. He also played for Chesterfield in the FA cup semi final against Middlesbrough.

Never been to Mansfield and, not knowing anyone from there, can't imagine why I ever would. It just seems like Rotherham or Scunthorpe, places like that. No characteristic or redeeming feature that makes a visit seem worthwhile. Never been to Chesterfield either, but at least that has the cathedral

[Martyn Smith]

Anyway, entertaining draw, 1-1, 2-2 outside

[john e]

This is the clearest draw there is. Therfore it won't be. 

1-3. Watkins Brace.

i would probably take a draw tbh. Forest  ia not a easy place to go

It is an easy place to go - just straight up the A38.

Jump off on the A50 though or you'll end up in Mansfield, and nobody wants that.

Don't knock Mansfield. The last time we went there we ended up getting promoted.

I was at that Mansfield match. Must be getting old!!

So was I
I lived in Mansfield at the time

We didn’t get promotion that night as we only drawed 1-1
Geof Vowden

[john e]

Ex Villa legend Jordan Bowery plays for Mansfield

[VillaTim]

I've only been once to Mansfield. That was for a job interview when I was 21. I didn't get the job.

Miner

[ChicagoLion]

I knew a bloke who played for Mansfield. He also played for Chesterfield in the FA cup semi final against Middlesbrough.

Never been to Mansfield and, not knowing anyone from there, can't imagine why I ever would. It just seems like Rotherham or Scunthorpe, places like that. No characteristic or redeeming feature that makes a visit seem worthwhile. Never been to Chesterfield either, but at least that has the cathedral

The old part of Chesterfield is very nice.