2010–11 Mansfield Town F.C. season
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The 2010–2011 Season of Mansfield Town F.C.
was its third in the Conference National
, following their relegation after the 2007–08 season. The season saw a protracted financial dispute between the club and their former owner, Keith Haslam
, who had sold the club in 2008 but retained ownership of the Field Mill
stadium. On 2 December 2010, the team was locked out of Field Mill
by Haslam over non-payment of rent.
The highlight of a mediocre league season was a trip to the FA Trophy Final
. This is the first finals appearance for the team in 24 years. In the other competition entered, the FA Cup
, the club was beaten in the First Round by Torquay United
.
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
was its third in the Conference National
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
, following their relegation after the 2007–08 season. The season saw a protracted financial dispute between the club and their former owner, Keith Haslam
Keith Haslam
Keith Haslam is the majority shareholder and CEO of Mansfield Town. Haslam amassed personal and inter-company loans of over £1,000,000 at their peak...
, who had sold the club in 2008 but retained ownership of the Field Mill
Field Mill
Field Mill is a multi-use stadium in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.It is currently occupied by its main tenant, Mansfield Town.The stadium has a capacity of around 10,000 when fully open, but due to the Bishop Street Stand being closed and safety restrictions, the ground currently holds less...
stadium. On 2 December 2010, the team was locked out of Field Mill
Field Mill
Field Mill is a multi-use stadium in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.It is currently occupied by its main tenant, Mansfield Town.The stadium has a capacity of around 10,000 when fully open, but due to the Bishop Street Stand being closed and safety restrictions, the ground currently holds less...
by Haslam over non-payment of rent.
The highlight of a mediocre league season was a trip to the FA Trophy Final
2011 FA Trophy Final
The 2011 FA Trophy Final was the 42nd final of the Football Association's cup competition for levels 5–8 of the English football league system. The match was contested by Mansfield Town and Darlington...
. This is the first finals appearance for the team in 24 years. In the other competition entered, the FA Cup
2010–11 FA Cup
The 2010–11 FA Cup was the 130th season of the world's oldest association football knock-out competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short...
, the club was beaten in the First Round by Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
.
Pre-Season
Mansfield warmed up for the season with 8 pre-season friendlies, 3 at home and 5 away.| Date | Opponents | H / A | Result F – A |
Scorers | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2010 | Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production... |
H | 1 – 0 | Briscoe Louis Briscoe Louis Andrew Briscoe is an English footballer who plays for Conference National club Mansfield Town. His playing position is either as a Striker or on the right or left wing.... 50' |
1979 (826) |
| 19 July 2010 | Frickley Athletic Frickley Athletic F.C. Frickley Athletic F.C. are a football club based in South Elmsall, in West Yorkshire, England. They were established in 1910 as Frickley Colliery F.C., and changed to their present name in 1974.-History:... |
A | 1 – 1 | A. Smith 57' | 244 |
| 26 July 2010 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
H | 1 – 2 | Williams 73' (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
3247 (1172) |
| 24 July 2010 | Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system... |
H | 1 – 1 | Nix Kyle Nix Kyle Ashley Nix is a professional footballer who plays in the Conference National with Gateshead. He was born in Sydney, Australia to English parents and moved to England at an early age.... 85' |
812(63) |
| 29 July 2010 | Eastwood Town Eastwood Town F.C. Eastwood Town F.C. is a football club from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire formed in 1953, currently playing in the Conference North.-History:Although there was a football club named Eastwood Town operating in the Nottinghamshire Alliance in 1921, its was only in existence for two years. It was not until... |
A | 3 – 1 | Parker Keigan Parker Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained... 24' (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ), Briscoe Louis Briscoe Louis Andrew Briscoe is an English footballer who plays for Conference National club Mansfield Town. His playing position is either as a Striker or on the right or left wing.... 55', Gregory 82' |
665 |
| 31 July 2010 | Buxton Buxton F.C. Buxton Football Club are an English football club based in Buxton, Derbyshire. They were established in 1877 and joined the Combination League in 1891. They then joined the Manchester League in 1899 and won the championship in 1932. They reached the 3rd round of the FA Cup in the 1951-52 season.... |
A | 4 – 2 | Connor Paul Connor (footballer) Paul Connor is an English footballer who is currently playing for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:He was signed by Middlesbrough straight after he left school... 18', 64', Briscoe Louis Briscoe Louis Andrew Briscoe is an English footballer who plays for Conference National club Mansfield Town. His playing position is either as a Striker or on the right or left wing.... 22', Foster Steve Foster Stephen "Steve" Brian Foster is a former English football player, famed for wearing a headband and having one of the greatest beards in football.-Football career:... 70' |
326 |
| 5 August 2010 | Hucknall Town Hucknall Town F.C. Hucknall Town F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and play at Watnall Road.-History:... |
A | 6 – 1 | Sandwith Kevin Sandwith Kevin Sandwith is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity.... 5', Connor Paul Connor (footballer) Paul Connor is an English footballer who is currently playing for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:He was signed by Middlesbrough straight after he left school... 34', 41', Stonehouse 48', A. Smith 67', Medley Luke Medley Luke Anthony Cleve Medley is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City on loan from Kidderminster Harriers. As a junior, he was on the books of Welwyn Garden City, Barnet and Tottenham Hotspur. He joined Bradford City in 2007, and later the same year scored with his first touch in league... 68' |
505 |
| 15 August 2010 | Alfreton Town Alfreton Town F.C. Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959... |
A | 3 – 1 | A. Smith 26', Parker Keigan Parker Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained... 46' (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... )Connor Paul Connor (footballer) Paul Connor is an English footballer who is currently playing for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:He was signed by Middlesbrough straight after he left school... 75' |
844 |
League table
Results
Match statistics, unless otherwise noted, are sourced to Mansfield Town F.C.| Win | Draw | Loss |