Striker ties County up in Notts

By John Brindley
Stae Game

HELD IN CHECK: Mansfield’s David Mirfin, right, challenges Jon Stead for the ball in the air

NOTTS County’s winning run came to a shuddering halt in a disastrous 16-minute spell at noisy neighbours Mansfield.
Two-goal Danny Rose was the name on the lips of joyous Stags fans, while Notts skipper Richard Duffy gifted the striker his first and put through his own net.
Victory lifted Mansfield’s own promotion hopes against a team manager Steve Evans is convinced are the benchmark for his men.
“We made a good t...