'We're now experiencing something we haven't for 55 games this season': Nigel Clough bemoans the use of VAR in the League Two play-off final as he says Mansfield Town are 'disappointed' to not have been consulted over the decision

Mansfield Town's manager Nigel Clough has bemoaned the Football League's decision to introduce video assistant referees (VAR) for the play-off finals.

Clough's side are taking on Port Vale at Wembley on Saturday afternoon for a place in League One, but the ex-Burton Albion boss let his feelings be known on the decision to use technology in the final at Wembley.

The Premier League is the only division in English football where VAR is used and Clough said Mansfield were 'disappointed' to have not even been consulted over the use of the technology.

Nigel Clough said he was 'puzzled' by the decision to introduce technology for the game

He told Sky Sports ahead of the play-off final: 'I've no idea [how VAR will affect this game].