11-08-2021, 15:25
Mansfield Town 0 Preston North End 3 Sinclair 2 Riis
PNE line-up: Iversen; Storey, Bauer, Hughes; van den Berg, Whiteman, Johnson, Potts (Thomas, 83), Cunningham; Maguire (Riis, 67), Sinclair (Rodwell-Grant, 82).
Subs not used: Ripley, Harrop, Rafferty, Earl.
Mansfield line-up: Bishop; Gordon, Rawson, McLaughlin, Burke; Clarke (Johnson, 80), Maris (Law, 74), Stirk, Lapslie; Oates (Sinclair, 65), Bowery.
Subs not used: Shelvey, Hawkins, Perch, Clarke.
Attendance: 2,526 (486 PNE fans)
Referee: Mr R Joyce
Until 20 minutes before this end this was a closely contested game with the home side giving as good as they got until a couple of late strikes settled it in favour of North End
First time I've seen us when since February 2020, a trip on a coach and the first trip outside Lancashire since about July last year. The joys of motorway hold ups and night time closures on the way back. A useful away support just shy of 500 were in full voice and were quite happy to give advice as were to thE home supporter could stick his drum
It's about 30 years since I've been to Field Mill, it has improved the old stand from Stockton racecourse which was the old main stand had been replaced by something more up to date. The two stands behind eirher goal are now both all seater. The other stand above the terrace streets is boarded over.
The pitch was in good nick as well.
Both sides made changes from Saturday's game although we probably put out a stronger team than normal after the Hull defeat
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FIRST HALF
They started the better having a half chance in the opening minutes as Oates caused us danger a few times, the 352 formation still looks a little bit iffy with both home full backs getting in good positions to cross the ball, Iversen got away with one fumble but dealt with everything else that came his way.
Our outlet was Van Den Berg and Sinclair, with the Liverpool loanee starting to look the part after a couple of settling in games. Sinclair tried to dink one over Bishop but the keeper was alert to that one.
Took the lead on halftime slightly against the run of play. Maguire feeding the ball through to Sinclair this time he made no mistake, maybe a shade fortunate
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SECOND HALF
The first 20 minutes were to say the least dull the goal had deflated the home side and they rarely looked like getting back in the game, whilst we were content to try and move them around and tire them out.
The second came from a howler by the home keeper, Bishop scuffed his kick straight to Sinclair who advanced on goal, was stopped by the keeper but the ball went skywards Riis tried to head it in but the ball was cleared to the Dane who made no mistake second time around from a few yards out. Within minutes Potts hit the post before Sinclair scored a decent goal after good work by Potts and Whiteman.
There was enough time for Thomas and Rodwell-Grant to make debuts, they combined well and Rodwell- Grant fired an effort at goal which was tame and easily dealt with. A free kick from substitute Sinclair for teh home side in the later stages was about all Mansfield had to offer in the second period
Job done and potentially difficult opponent dealth with in the end fairly comfortably
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Nigel's view
Boss Nigel Clough has said that although the Stags are ‘bitterly disappointed’ with the first two goals conceded against Preston North End tonight, he was left pleased by some ‘very good’ moments from his players.
Clinical finishing saw the visitors from Deepdale book their place in the Carabao Cup second round, but the Stags did match their Championship counterparts for large periods of the game.
The manager says that Preston’s first two goals were ‘avoidable.’
“I actually thought we played better than we did on Saturday at times,” he told iFollow Stags. “It was just that final ball. We’re bitterly disappointed with the first two goals we conceded.
“Both [of Preston’s first two goals] were avoidable and both came from mistakes. That’s what changed the game.
“The goal in the 46th minute, we’re 0-0 and had been on top. We didn’t work their goalkeeper enough then gave a soft goal away.
“You can’t afford to give Championship sides with ex-Premier League players those types of opportunities.
“I thought up until the second goal, we were more than in it [game]. There was a lack of quality from us [for the Preston goals].
“But I thought some of our stuff tonight was very good indeed. Despite Oli Hawkins and Danny Johnson being on the bench, we picked a team to win the game, and I thought we had enough out there to do that.”
The boss added that his side have learned a lesson from this evening’s 3-0 defeat.
“It doesn’t matter what opposition you play against, if you make mistakes and give goals away, we can’t win games,” he explained.
“We conceded one on Saturday which was a wonder strike, and you can’t do anything about that.
“The first two goals [tonight] were more than avoidable from our point of view. We can’t give goals away, because we won’t win.”
Nigel Clough made four changes for Tuesday evening’s encounter, and spoke of his team selection following the game.
“[With] James Perch, we can’t risk him. Purely and simply he’s our best centre-half, and we’re short in that area anyway.
“I thought Stephen McLaughlin was excellent going back there [centre-back]. Stephen Quinn got a couple of knocks, so we didn’t want to risk him.
“The two strikers played 100 minutes on Saturday [against Bristol Rovers]. We got fresh legs up there and wanted to go with pace. Rhys Oates caused problems all night.
“I was pleased with them [Ryan Burke and Ryan Stirk on full debuts]. I thought Ryan Burke was perhaps a bit nervous, as he didn’t show the quality that he has done over the last few weeks in pre-season.
“He’ll be better for getting that one out of the way. He showed some good things, but he has to relax a bit more.”
FRANKIE'S VIEW
Frankie McAvoy was pleased to send the travelling Preston North End supporters home happy following the 3-0 win against Mansfield Town.
Just under 500 North End fans watched on from a noisy away end as they watched their side progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Frankie said: “[They were] excellent; I thought they were on Saturday as well. It’s just great that fans are back in.
“The Mansfield fans behind us were making a bit of a raucous as well. I’ve said before and I’ll keep saying it, fans make football.
“They’re the life and blood of the game and it’s just great to see them coming here in their numbers and thankfully tonight we can send them home happy with a 3-0 win.”
Scott Sinclair scored the opener for PNE in the first half and he was involved for the second goal too, as he intercepted a goal kick from Mansfield goalkeeper Nathan Bishop and moved goalwards, seeing his effort saved before Emil Riis worked hard to finish off in the aftermath.
While the first goal came at a good time for Frankie’s side, he felt the second was more important to the course of the game.
“The second goal was crucial for us and Emil’s turned up with it, it’s a great finish from him,” said the head coach.
“But Scott again finds himself in that great position when he gets in, the goalkeeper makes a good save, Emil doesn’t give up, he keeps working for it and we get a bit of fortune to score it.
“At the end of the day, sometimes you’ve got to work for those type of things to go your way and thankfully it went our way.
“I thought then you could see we were a wee bit more comfortable with the ball. We started to move it about a wee bit better and you could see we were more confident in terms of taking it, passing, moving and trying to probe. I felt that became a lot better.”
In the last ten minutes of the game, Frankie decided to send on Joe Rodwell-Grant for a special moment for him, making his first appearance in competitive senior football.
It was then time for Jamie Thomas, who joined last week after impressing on trial, to make his debut for the club.
Frankie said: “I was delighted to manage to get Jamie on. I know a lot of people probably gave us a bit of stick for signing him because he was at Bamber Bridge, but I don’t think there’s any questions or doubt he’s got a bit of quality.
“We just need to make sure we keep working with him to get him physically better, physically stronger and he’s got something.
“I don’t think he looks out of place at any stage. You could see some of his forward passing, he looks for that and I’m delighted for Jamie.”
PNE line-up: Iversen; Storey, Bauer, Hughes; van den Berg, Whiteman, Johnson, Potts (Thomas, 83), Cunningham; Maguire (Riis, 67), Sinclair (Rodwell-Grant, 82).
Subs not used: Ripley, Harrop, Rafferty, Earl.
Mansfield line-up: Bishop; Gordon, Rawson, McLaughlin, Burke; Clarke (Johnson, 80), Maris (Law, 74), Stirk, Lapslie; Oates (Sinclair, 65), Bowery.
Subs not used: Shelvey, Hawkins, Perch, Clarke.
Attendance: 2,526 (486 PNE fans)
Referee: Mr R Joyce
Until 20 minutes before this end this was a closely contested game with the home side giving as good as they got until a couple of late strikes settled it in favour of North End
First time I've seen us when since February 2020, a trip on a coach and the first trip outside Lancashire since about July last year. The joys of motorway hold ups and night time closures on the way back. A useful away support just shy of 500 were in full voice and were quite happy to give advice as were to thE home supporter could stick his drum
It's about 30 years since I've been to Field Mill, it has improved the old stand from Stockton racecourse which was the old main stand had been replaced by something more up to date. The two stands behind eirher goal are now both all seater. The other stand above the terrace streets is boarded over.
The pitch was in good nick as well.
Both sides made changes from Saturday's game although we probably put out a stronger team than normal after the Hull defeat
FIRST HALF
They started the better having a half chance in the opening minutes as Oates caused us danger a few times, the 352 formation still looks a little bit iffy with both home full backs getting in good positions to cross the ball, Iversen got away with one fumble but dealt with everything else that came his way.
Our outlet was Van Den Berg and Sinclair, with the Liverpool loanee starting to look the part after a couple of settling in games. Sinclair tried to dink one over Bishop but the keeper was alert to that one.
Took the lead on halftime slightly against the run of play. Maguire feeding the ball through to Sinclair this time he made no mistake, maybe a shade fortunate
SECOND HALF
The first 20 minutes were to say the least dull the goal had deflated the home side and they rarely looked like getting back in the game, whilst we were content to try and move them around and tire them out.
The second came from a howler by the home keeper, Bishop scuffed his kick straight to Sinclair who advanced on goal, was stopped by the keeper but the ball went skywards Riis tried to head it in but the ball was cleared to the Dane who made no mistake second time around from a few yards out. Within minutes Potts hit the post before Sinclair scored a decent goal after good work by Potts and Whiteman.
There was enough time for Thomas and Rodwell-Grant to make debuts, they combined well and Rodwell- Grant fired an effort at goal which was tame and easily dealt with. A free kick from substitute Sinclair for teh home side in the later stages was about all Mansfield had to offer in the second period
Job done and potentially difficult opponent dealth with in the end fairly comfortably
Nigel's view
Boss Nigel Clough has said that although the Stags are ‘bitterly disappointed’ with the first two goals conceded against Preston North End tonight, he was left pleased by some ‘very good’ moments from his players.
Clinical finishing saw the visitors from Deepdale book their place in the Carabao Cup second round, but the Stags did match their Championship counterparts for large periods of the game.
The manager says that Preston’s first two goals were ‘avoidable.’
“I actually thought we played better than we did on Saturday at times,” he told iFollow Stags. “It was just that final ball. We’re bitterly disappointed with the first two goals we conceded.
“Both [of Preston’s first two goals] were avoidable and both came from mistakes. That’s what changed the game.
“The goal in the 46th minute, we’re 0-0 and had been on top. We didn’t work their goalkeeper enough then gave a soft goal away.
“You can’t afford to give Championship sides with ex-Premier League players those types of opportunities.
“I thought up until the second goal, we were more than in it [game]. There was a lack of quality from us [for the Preston goals].
“But I thought some of our stuff tonight was very good indeed. Despite Oli Hawkins and Danny Johnson being on the bench, we picked a team to win the game, and I thought we had enough out there to do that.”
The boss added that his side have learned a lesson from this evening’s 3-0 defeat.
“It doesn’t matter what opposition you play against, if you make mistakes and give goals away, we can’t win games,” he explained.
“We conceded one on Saturday which was a wonder strike, and you can’t do anything about that.
“The first two goals [tonight] were more than avoidable from our point of view. We can’t give goals away, because we won’t win.”
Nigel Clough made four changes for Tuesday evening’s encounter, and spoke of his team selection following the game.
“[With] James Perch, we can’t risk him. Purely and simply he’s our best centre-half, and we’re short in that area anyway.
“I thought Stephen McLaughlin was excellent going back there [centre-back]. Stephen Quinn got a couple of knocks, so we didn’t want to risk him.
“The two strikers played 100 minutes on Saturday [against Bristol Rovers]. We got fresh legs up there and wanted to go with pace. Rhys Oates caused problems all night.
“I was pleased with them [Ryan Burke and Ryan Stirk on full debuts]. I thought Ryan Burke was perhaps a bit nervous, as he didn’t show the quality that he has done over the last few weeks in pre-season.
“He’ll be better for getting that one out of the way. He showed some good things, but he has to relax a bit more.”
FRANKIE'S VIEW
Frankie McAvoy was pleased to send the travelling Preston North End supporters home happy following the 3-0 win against Mansfield Town.
Just under 500 North End fans watched on from a noisy away end as they watched their side progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Frankie said: “[They were] excellent; I thought they were on Saturday as well. It’s just great that fans are back in.
“The Mansfield fans behind us were making a bit of a raucous as well. I’ve said before and I’ll keep saying it, fans make football.
“They’re the life and blood of the game and it’s just great to see them coming here in their numbers and thankfully tonight we can send them home happy with a 3-0 win.”
Scott Sinclair scored the opener for PNE in the first half and he was involved for the second goal too, as he intercepted a goal kick from Mansfield goalkeeper Nathan Bishop and moved goalwards, seeing his effort saved before Emil Riis worked hard to finish off in the aftermath.
While the first goal came at a good time for Frankie’s side, he felt the second was more important to the course of the game.
“The second goal was crucial for us and Emil’s turned up with it, it’s a great finish from him,” said the head coach.
“But Scott again finds himself in that great position when he gets in, the goalkeeper makes a good save, Emil doesn’t give up, he keeps working for it and we get a bit of fortune to score it.
“At the end of the day, sometimes you’ve got to work for those type of things to go your way and thankfully it went our way.
“I thought then you could see we were a wee bit more comfortable with the ball. We started to move it about a wee bit better and you could see we were more confident in terms of taking it, passing, moving and trying to probe. I felt that became a lot better.”
In the last ten minutes of the game, Frankie decided to send on Joe Rodwell-Grant for a special moment for him, making his first appearance in competitive senior football.
It was then time for Jamie Thomas, who joined last week after impressing on trial, to make his debut for the club.
Frankie said: “I was delighted to manage to get Jamie on. I know a lot of people probably gave us a bit of stick for signing him because he was at Bamber Bridge, but I don’t think there’s any questions or doubt he’s got a bit of quality.
“We just need to make sure we keep working with him to get him physically better, physically stronger and he’s got something.
“I don’t think he looks out of place at any stage. You could see some of his forward passing, he looks for that and I’m delighted for Jamie.”
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