after 6+ weeks of non-stop rain.

Blundell Park looked like an average '80s Div 1 pitch in autumn. But like Hackney Marshes this week.

If Mansfield's ground is like that, we'd have no chance with passing Wengerball. We'd have to rely totally on set pieces, in which case Big Gabby, Dec and B have to play. {Though Noni's corners have been getting better and better.}

Pity MnM's injured - would be perfect to have rested Zubi for him and gained the extra height.

I reckon a CH called Salmon must leap like a Salmon, so he should play.

Though Herbs reckons he's nailed on to get munched by a bear.