Dearden relishes derby date
08 Mar 2007 - 14:40:01
Mansfield Town boss Billy Dearden has admitted he is relishing the prospect of returning to former club Notts County in Saturday's local derby.
Dearden, who spent two years at County before leaving in 2004, takes the Stags to Meadow Lane with just one point and one place separating the sides in a congested League Two mid-table.
"I am looking forward to going back on Saturday. I enjoyed my time there, despite the problems we had being in administration for 18 months," he said.
"To fight the problems we had there and stay in the league we were in, the players did absolutely brilliant. It was tough but I always enjoy being involved in football.
"I don't know what manager from any level could have done a better job under those circumstances.
"But I am looking forward to going back and giving them a good game of football.
"It is a derby and there will be a big crowd and we will get a tremendous following, especially after winning our last three."