Thank you, Señor Fred, for stepping in last week. I went to Frankfurt to run my 11th Frankfurt Marathon, and I must have lost all track of the days.

Well, back to Saturday and onwards to Field Mill. Are Notts slowly getting to grips with the division? I heard Smyth had a good game against the Hatters, and Kanu is slowly getting into shape too.

One of the main differences Robertson said re this league is the physicality and I know for a couple of seasons now, Mansfield have been a strong physical team.

I'd take a draw now; a win would be quite an achievement, but I am going for 1-1.

By the way, Señor Fred...what are our own league standings on the predicted scores?

WE'RE THE ONE AND ONLY EXILES...GRRRRR

I can't remember when we last stood up against Mansfield.
We have lost heavily against them, that I do remember.
Without conviction I will predict that we will win by a 1-0 margin.

Thought it might be that you were heading to the cricket Maggie.

Got to be happy with the last two games so now onto those from up the road.

We desperately need to beat them for a change or at least not be hammered.

A bit of confidence from me and hopefully the players too.

Will go for a 2-1 win and being able to take the bragging rights from the other half of the family.

Regards to all from a dry and sunny Espana

Senor Fred