Former favourite Christie looks to shoot down Stags

FORMER Mansfield Town favourite Iyseden Christie is determined to shoot down his old club tomorrow – just as he did when Tamworth visited Field Mill.

The striker opened the scoring in his first game back on his old stomping ground to help the Lambs to a 2-0 FA Trophy victory in December.

This time the man who scored more than 50 goals for the Stags in two spells between 1997 and 2004 comes to Notts in search of league points.

Like Mansfield, Tamworth have been severely affected by Chester City's expulsion from the Blue Square Premier, having beaten them twice.

It means Christie and his team-mates have been dragged into a relegation battle and a win over David Holdsworth's men would ease those worries.

"The last time I played at Mansfield before Christmas sticks is my mind because I managed to score and we won," said Christie.

"I did quite well during my time at Mansfield and, apart from a few fans, I got a good reception from them.

"Hopefully that will be the same this time because I had a good time there and I'm looking forward to it.

"If we could win the game it would be a massive result for us. We have gone from being nine points clear of the relegation zone to just three with what's happened to Chester.

"I'm not going to say I'm going to score again and I'm not as bothered about that as when I was younger.

"I just want the team to do well and I will be happy if that happens."

Christie, 33, believes Mansfield have put together a side capable of clinching a play-off spot.

He said: "It is a blow to lose points as we know only too well, but Mansfield have a decent side.

"They play to their strengths and have some good players so there is no reason why they can't put together a good run and get into the top five. But I'm hoping that if they do well it is only after their game with us."