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Mansfield Town’s newest arrival, Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Irow, delivered a dream senior debut on Saturday with a sensational two goal performance in a 3–0 victory over Port Vale.
Introduced as a halftime substitute, Irow needed just minutes to make his mark. He broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, reacting quickest to tuck home a rebound after Ben Amos parried Rhys Oates’ low effort. He then sealed the result in memorable fashion, curling in a magnificent second goal from the left side of the area - part of a threegoal burst in 12 minutes that put the match out of reach.
Manager Nigel Clough hailed the debut as “absolutely outstanding,” praising the precision and confidence shown in both finishes.
The win marked Mansfield Town’s fifth successive victory, further strengthening their push up the League One table. Highlights of the match, including Irow’s superb goals, can also be viewed in the club’s official footage shared online and on Sky Sports.
Glenn Kirkham, Director of Sport at Chigwell School - where Oliver developed during his formative years - said he was “immensely proud of Oliver’s achievements.” He added, “Seeing Oliver make such an explosive impact at senior level is a wonderful moment for everyone at Chigwell School. His performance reflects not only his hard work and dedication, but also the strength of our football provision. ”
A debut to remember – and a name Mansfield supporters may be hearing a lot more in the weeks ahead.
Match highlights, including both of Irow’s goals, can be viewed on the club’s official YouTube channel and below – Mansfield Town 3-0 Port Vale | League One highlights | Football News | Sky Sports
The post-match interview – https://youtu.be/boJrKdV4hTM?si=43yPDU2G6i94mg1h
