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# Midfielder says Chasetown FC do not need to fear Mansfield Town
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/midfielder-says-chasetown-fc-do-not-need-to-fear-mansfield-town/
- Published: 2011-02-25T09:30:29.000Z
- Updated: 2011-02-24T22:36:04.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32

Chris Peel believes the Chasetown FC players will go into their FA Trophy quarter-final clash with Mansfield Town with nothing to fear.

The Scholars will bid to move a step closer to a Wembley final when they entertain the Stags tomorrow (February 26).

But despite [a host of off the field problems](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/02/24/why-chasetown-fc-should-beware-the-cornered-stags/), the former Football League club will start the game as favourites.

![Chris Peel with Chasetown FC team-mate Richard Davies. Pic: Dave Birt](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chris-peel-celebrates-1-0.jpg "chris-peel-celebrates-1-0")

Chris Peel with Chasetown FC team-mate Richard Davies. Pic: Dave Birt

However, the midfielder feels Chasetown have more than enough to upset the odds once more. He told *The Lichfield Blog*:

> “We aren’t afraid of Mansfield, we know we can beat them. However, we do respect the fact they’re a good side and we will have to play well to get a result. The gaffer has been drumming that ‘no fear’ attitude into us all week, so all the players are, of course, buzzing!  
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> “We’ve all been concentrating on the recent league games, but I’d be a liar if I said the Mansfield game hasn’t been in all of our minds for a couple of weeks now.  
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> “I’ve played a number of times in the FA Youth Cup with my former club Crewe Alexandra but I’d say this is definately the biggest game of my career. I can’t wait for it.”

The Scholars will be without midfielder Dave Egan, while striker Gary Birch faces a race against time to be fit for the game.

And while Peel admits that injuries to key players is a blow, he believes that Charlie Blakemore’s squad has enough depth to fill the void. He added:

> “Those players are massive for us – they’re the heartbeat of the team. However,we have a great squad at Chasetown and these are the times where everyone needs to stand up and be counted. I believe we can do that.”

Chasetown versus Mansfield kicks off at 3pm at the Scholars Ground, with supporters being reminded that entry will be by pre-purchased ticket only. For information, call 01543 682222.