Mansfield's Russell: Cup Magic to League Survival

0:00On March 2nd, Mansfield Town's on loan midfielder John Russell says the team must carry their strong FA Cup play into league matches to avoid dropping. Out of league 1, the Jamaica International netted his first two goals for the Stags in Saturday's 2-2 draw with AFC Wimbledon. Despite the solid showing, Mansfield haven't won in the league since January 17th. Now stuck on a straight game without a victory, their Cup run has been impressive, pushing them to the 5th round where they'll face Premier League leaders Arsenal at home on Saturday. That comes right after a Tuesday trip to rather him united. Russell has featured in 10 games since joining last month, including key upsets with the 4-3 win at Championship side, Sheffield United and a 2-1 victory at Top Flight Burnley. Russell feels good about his recent form, especially after those goals boosted his confidence. He wants to stay effective moving forward. Major Nigel Kluff shares the frustration, pointing to too many self-inflicted heirs

1:00costing them points lately. Even so, Mansfield sits 16th in league 1 with 40 points, 4 clear of the relegation zone. They've halted a 3-game losing streak, which offers some breathing room amid the pressure. With big tests ahead against Rotherham and Arsenal, the Stags know channeling that Cup Magic into league survival is now crucial.