Traders who operate close to Mansfield’s Field Mill ground are worried about the effect the club’s relegation will have on their business.
Pub Manager Suzanne Hemsley, from the John Barras, on Nottingham Road said: “We were absolutely rammed on Saturday and it is a worry that there won’t be as many people in next season.
“Takings may well be down as some of the visiting teams may not bring as many fans either.”
John’s Fish Bar lies next door to the pub and staff were also pessimistic.
Owner Bambos Constantinou said: “We definitely expect to see a drop in trade on Saturday afternoons.
“It’s a shame that one of the biggest towns in England won’t have a Football League club.”
