Elliot who has been trying to regain full fitness before this game has been left out of the starting eleven travelling to Field mill. Steve played a 45 minute part in the last pre-season friendly againt Clevedon Town and seemed to come through it ok but he has been rested in case of fatigue affecting him in the extremely hot weather.
Also missing this game is Craig Disley. Craig who was playing for the Stags last season hasnt completely recovered from Ankle problems and was stated as 50-50 to make the squad today but Atkins hsa ruled that instead of risking the loss of Craig for up to 4 weeks, he will be rested for the first Coca-cola Championship league 2 opener agains his old team mates.