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FLITCROFT’S FUMING AFTER STAGS SLUMP

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The LeaguePaper Team
17 February 2019

Mackail-Smith’s winner huge for Notts

By Thomas Williams

JOY: Craig Mackail-Smith, right, celebrates his goal

DAVID FLITCROFT lambasted his side for failing to represent the town after Mansfield’s promotion bid stuttered with defeat to a resurgent Notts County.
Craig Mackail-Smith’s firsthalf volley propelled County to back-to-back wins in their first victory over the Stags since 2005 – reigniting their bid for League Two survival.
But the result was far from a fluke against an underwhelming Mansfield, leaving Flitcroft questioning which of his players are up f...

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