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?

As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed....

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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...

As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed....

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The Mansfield Matters Podcast is proudly sponsored by Actifire, Fire Safety Products & Services in Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Areas

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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?

As ever we welcome your views, opinions, observations, questions and comments in the live feed....

The views expressed in this broadcast are solely those of the individuals. The Mansfield Matters Podcast is part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.

The Mansfield Matters Podcast is proudly sponsored by Actifire, Fire Safety Products & Services in Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Areas

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