Newcastle Evening Cronicle:
I'd love to stop Alan this time
Kevin pressman has vowed he will do everything he can to prevent Alan Shearer smashing Wor Jackie's sensational goal tally against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup third round.
The Stags' keeper was once beaten FIVE times by Shearer as Sheffield Wednesday were hammered 8-0 in Bobby Robson's first-ever home game, back in 1999.
Now Shearer requires just a brace to beat Milburn's record, with Pressman the man standing in the firing line for the League Two strugglers.
Pressman, who kept a clean sheet in his side's 0-0 stalemate with Lincoln in their last game, says he is relishing the challenge.
He said today: "It's the type of test I enjoy and something that gives me a real buzz."
"I wouldn't play football if I didn't get that buzz, and this is a chance to prove to people we can hold our own against a team of Premiership quality.
"The 8-0 against Newcastle a few years ago has been mentioned this week, and it was a bad day at the office.
"But I also have memories of winning here 2-1 for Sheff Wed when Newcastle were flying in the Premiership, so there are good memories too.
"It was with my old club and by the time kick-off comes it won't be in my mind. I'm playing for Mansfield and I will be trying to do my job for them."
Pressman did pay tribute to Shearer in what will be his last-ever FA Cup third-round day as a player.
The pair were both selected for England squads in the 1990s, and Pressman added: "He has simply been an amazing player.
"He's what every youngster should try to be like - and there aren't too many players like left him.
"He always gives 100% and he's been a great pro."
Veteran stopper Pressman, at 39, is one of Mansfield's elder statesman with 21-year-old former United schoolboy Adam Rundle, who has played alongside the likes of Michael Chopra, Peter Ramage and Steven Taylor, certain to be suffering from a few butterflies ahead of kick-off.
Pressman continued: "Everybody here has been excited about the game but I'm sure there will be a few nerves.
"I'll pass on a few things to the younger lads on the day because I've been there and got the T-shirt after my days at Sheff Wed and other clubs I've been at.
"It's down to who performs over 90 minutes, and we've got 5,500 fans coming up to enjoy the day.
"We aren't expected to win but we'll be giving it everything, and Mansfield will be playing to win.
"At the end of the day we're struggling in League Two, and if we can get a good performance against a Premiership side it will give us a lot of confidence to take into our league games."
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We need to approach this game in a professional manner and must not take them lightly. They'll be coming here with 5,500 fans behind them for a huge game. Each of their players will be giving 200% in order to enjoy their big day out and they want to create a cup shock all of their own.
If we play the game with a half-hearted attitude then we will lose, we need to play them in the same manner as if we were playing Chelsea. I thought Luque looked pretty decent upfront against Boro, but sadly injuries mean he'll probably be employed on the left wing for this game. He's the only real option on the left considering N'Zogbia will probably be in central midfield, meaning Chopra will get another chance upfront I think.
This is a big opportunity for Luque, he needs to start contributing directly with goals and assists, and against lower league opposition it gives him a good chance to break his duck. Shearer is still only 2 goals away from creating history, and while I'd love him to get the record at St. James' on Saturday, I feel that if he does there will be too many people saying 'it was only Mansfield' which might take a bit of the glory away from him.
We need to be wary of Mansfield though, that's for sure, with Kevin Pressman in goal they have an abundance of experience at the back. Baptiste in defence is a good prospect and will be relishing playing against Shearer, while Richard Barker upfront offers a threat having scored 14 goals this season.
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DON'T WRITE OFF THE STAGS - 'KILLER'
NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST:
Former FA Cup winner Brian Kilcline has warned Newcastle they must not take Mansfield lightly in tomorrow's FA Cup third round tie.
Nottingham-born Kilcline, who played for both the Stags and the Magpies, lifted the FA Cup as Coventry skipper in 1987 when they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2.
But two years later, the Sky Blues were knocked out of the competition in the third round by lowly non-leaguers Sutton United.
Kilcline, affectionately nicknamed 'Killer', remembers that 2-1 defeat at Sutton as clearly as collecting his winner's medal.
So he knows better than anyone that Mansfield are capable of causing an upset at St James' Park.
"It's going to be hard for Mansfield, there's no doubt about it, but you can never say never," he said.
"The FA Cup can always throw up a surprise or two as I know only too well.
"Newcastle have to be careful because if they go out with the wrong attitude, then they could come unstuck.
"That is what happened when we were at Coventry and we played Sutton.
"We thought we only had to turn up and we ended up getting our backsides smacked.
"If Newcastle guard against complacency then their class should tell but, if they don't, Mansfield have a chance."
Kilcline, 43, is no longer active in football on a regular basis, limiting himself to the occasional media work.
Instead, he renovates properties in Portugal and rarely returns to the UK.
But that will not stop him taking a keen interest in tomorrow's tie, especially as one of his old pals will be taking charge of Mansfield.
Kilcline said: "I did my coaching badge with Peter Shirtliff and he is a really good bloke.
"I know he will have his team well organised and I have seen that he has done well with Mansfield since taking over.
"But this is a big step up and my advice would be to go out and enjoy it.
"They will get a taste of what it is like to play against a Premiership outfit and it will be a great experience for them."
"It will also be a chance for some of the younger players to gauge where they are and show how much they can still improve."
Kilcline was on the playing staff at Newcastle the last time the two sides met in a competitive fixture 13 seasons ago.
The Geordies reached the second round of the Coca-Cola Cup after a 0-0 draw at Field Mill following a 2-1 victory in the first leg.
Newcastle went on to win the First Division Championship that season.
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Plenty of Stags build up in todays Evening Post.