Boston United slumped to another dire away defeat today against a young Mansfield side coached by internationally renowned manager Carlton Palmer, writes Mike Brakepad.

Faced with their ninth squad crisis in a row, the Pilgrims travelled to Field Mill buoyed by their stunning 3-0 demolition of Conference side Kidderminster Harriers last week.

With six first team regulars out, either playing for other League 2 clubs or no longer actually employed, Steve Evans handed a full debut to 6 year old mascot Laura Birch and Mansfield Town steward Mark Ibanez.

The Stags were lucky to hang on in the opening exchanges. On two minutes, Birch played a deft through ball to Daryl Clare, who ran out of effort before he could reach the ball, much to the obvious fury of Steve Evans.

On three minutes, Birch beat eighteen Mansfield players before placing a perfect cross onto the head of Clare. His header never materialised as he hadn’t actually made the run into the box, much to the obvious disgust of Steve Evans.

On four minutes, Birch played a superb one-two with Ibanez before laying the ball off to Clare for a simple tap in from three inches.... - [TO SEE THE REST OF THIS MATCH REPORT YOU MUST SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM TELEVISION’S ‘PUTTING THE FAN LAST’ JERKY BROADBAND SERVICE. WATCH ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REST OF THE LEAGUE TWO SEASON FOR A CUT-PRICE £59.99. PLEASE LOG IN. PLEASE LOG IN. YOU MUST LOG IN. YOU ARE NOT LOGGED IN. PLEASE FUCKING LOG IN]