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Wednesday 30th

15.10: Watch a video report of your views on the Stags' relegation to non league football. Click here for report.

10.22: Mansfield Town has closed its ticket office after receiving abusive telephone calls from fans demanding refunds for tickets for Saturday's now meaningless match at Dagenham. Click here for report.

09.44: Mansfield Town chairman and town mayor Tony Egginton says the Stags' relegation to non league football is 'an opportunity to rebuild as a community club'. Click here for report.

09.24: Mansfield Town chief executive Stephen Booth says that it is too early to make firm decisions ahead of the Stags' first season in non league football. Click here for report.

Tuesday 29th

22.02: Fans are being urged to wear black at Saturday's last match of the season to mark Mansfield Town's relegation from the Football League - and the 'legacy of the Keith Haslam era'. Click here for report.

21.54: Stags manager Paul Holland says: "It is going to be a horrible couple of days now," after Mansfield Town was relegated to non league football for the first time after 77 years in the Football League.

21.42: It has finished 0-0 at Chester and Mansfield Town have been relegated from the Football League. Click here for report.

20.58: Controversial businessman John Batchelor says he expects a takeover deal to be completed within days. Click here for report.

20.34: Half-time at Chester and it is goalless, a scoreline which would relegate the Stags to non league football if replicated at full-time.

19.45: Kick-off at Chester in the match against Stockport County that could decide the Stags' Football League fate.

12.04: Police are studying CCTV footage and say more arrests are likely over the chaos at Field Mill on Saturday, urging people involved in the attempt to storm the boardroom and/or the assault on Keith Haslam to come forward. Click here for report.

09.26: The few remaining standing tickets for Dagenham quickly sold out when they went on general sale this morning, but at 9.20 62 seats tickets remained available, reported the club's official website mansfieldtown.net.

08.02: Former Stags captain and terrace hero Richie Barker says rookie manager Paul Holland has done a good job at Field Mill. In an interview ahead of tonight's special programme on local radion station 103.2 - which will feature former player Mick Saxby and fans representatives as they listen to the vital match between Chester and Stockport which could relegate the Stags - he praised the work of Holland.

Monday 28th

17.42: MP Alan Meale has called for an immediate fresh start at Mansfield Town Football Club - before it is too late. Click here to listen to an interview on 103.2 by Tony Delahunty.

17.22: Fans group OSSC has distanced itself from comments made by Stags chief executive Stephen Booth in his matchday programme bnotes on Saturday. Click here for report.

17.10: 101 tickets will go on general sale on Tuesday morning for the Stags' last match of the season at Dagenham. Click here for details.

11.45: Paul Holland is urging the club to make a decision quickly on his future as manager as he prepared to become a Stockport County fan for a night. Click here for full story.

10.44: A 45-year-old Mansfield man arrested in connection with the assault on Keith Haslam at the match on Saturday has been released on police bail. Click here for report.

10.30: The telephone system at Mansfield Town is out of order today due to storm damage from Sunday evening's downpours.

Sunday 27th April

21.04: Keith Haslam gives his first reaction to the assault on him by a fan at Field Mill on Saturday. Click here for report

15.55: Police reveal that a 'local man' has been arrested after the assault on Keith Haslam after the match against Rotherham. Click here for report.

15.32: Police have still to comment officially on the events at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon and whether any arrests have been made regarding the assault on Keith Haslam by fans or the attempts by other supporters to storm the boardroom. Click here for report.

10.52: Stags safety officer Les Norman says the assault on Keith Haslam by fans after the Rotherham defeat is a police matter. He also says he is unaware of any complaints about stewarding at the match. He confirms that one fan was taken to hospital after falling during the pitch invasion at the final whistle. Click here for report.

Saturday 26th April

20.20: To view match action photos from the defeat against Rotherham, either in a video slideshow or in a gallery, click here.

19.42: Captain Jake Buxton accepted that Stags' chances of survival are now slim but refused to give up the fight. Click here for report.

19.34: To view photos of the fans at this afternoon's match, click here

18.56: Safety officials give their reaction to the after-match incidents at Field Mill this afternoon. Click here for report.

17.44: Manager Paul Holland admits he has shed a few tears after the Stags now need a miracle to avoid relegation. Click here for post match interview and audio.

17.10: Fans try to storm into the directors area amidst angry scenes at Field Mill, two succeed and assault owner Keith Haslam. Click here for report.

16.56: Full-time at the Mill, the Stags lose 1-0 and now face almost certain relegation from the Football League. Click here for match report.

16.30: Disaster for the Stags as Rotherham score and Dagenham overturn a two-goal deficit at Darlington to lead. Notts County have also scored.

15.48: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags are goalless in a red-hot derby with Rotherham. Relegation rivals Dagenham are losing 1-0 at Darlington and Notts County are also goalless against Wycombe.

14.28: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth criticises fans group the SA in his programme notes. Click here for story.

14.04: Defender Alex John-Baptiste is a shock ommission from the crunch match with Rotherham. Click here for team news.

12.04: Mansfield Town have repeated their plea to fans to stay off the pitch at the final whistle of today's match, the last of the season. Click here to see what happened last year when stewards' rough tactcis in tackling young supporters who went onto the pitch - an incident which provoked a major protest and lead to a safety inquiry at Field Mill.

Friday 25th April

17.00: Just 209 tickets of the 1,242 standing allocation remain for the match at Dagenham, reports the club's official website mansfieldtown.net.

15.02: Stags fans are being urged to keep off the pitch at Field Mill on Saturday after the match, to allow the players a lap of honour and to avoid the scenes last year when stewards were accused of rough tactics in tackling young supporters trying to get onto the pitch - an incident which led to the capacity at the Mill being cut by safety officials.

12.10: Stags boss Paul Holland will be linked to a heart monitor for tomorrow's relegation crunch match. Click here for report.

Thursday 24th April

16:35 Click here to listen to this week's Stags Talk and find out who you have voted for as the Chad Stags Player of the Year.

16.00: Mansfield Town is reporting that as at 3.30pm today it has sold 778 standing tickets out of the 1,242 tickets allocated for the final match of the season at Dagenham and Redbridge.

13.58: Audio interview with Jake Buxton on his hopes for a return to the first team this Saturday. Click here for report.

13.26: Can Stags beat Rotherham? See what our top tipster thinks - click here for Gamblers' Corner.

13.26: Stags will spend next Friday night in London as they steel themselves for the last hurdle at Dagenham the next day. Click here for full story.

12.10: Video interview with young keeper Jason White ahead of the crunch relegation match against Rotherham. Click here.

11.32: Paul Holland says he will leave it until the very last minute before deciding on his team to face Rotherham on Saturday. Click here for full story.

10.58: Audio interview with Jake Buxton on his hopes for a return to the first team this Saturday to follow.

10.56: Video interview with Jason White on his season's frustrations to follow.

Wednesday 23rd April

16.50: Some seats tickets have now been made available for the disabled and OAPs at the Dagenham crunch match after Chad's story earlier today on this website. Click here for details.

16.11: Stags have agreed to help promote a charity match featuring Peter Beardsley and former Stags stars. Click here for full story.

13.06: A row has broken out over the sale of tickets for the last match of the season at Dagenham. Click here for details.

10.34: Stags stars will be donning their whites and pads for a charity Twenty20 cricket match against Nottinghamshire Premier League Welbeck Colliery CC on Monday, 5th May. The match will be held at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme, whose facilities are shared by the two clubs over the sporting year. Sponsored by Rainworth Skoda, the day will include an on-site DJ, a balloon race, hook-a-duck, bucking broncos, a bouncy castle and a barbecue and start time is 2pm.

Tuesday 22nd April

16.10: Mansfield Town announce details of ticket sales for the last match of the season at Dagenham. Click here for report.

Monday 21st April

15.20: Stags players will be going ape, literally, next Tuesday morning (29th) when they tackle the rope ladders, zip lines, rope bridges and swings at the Go Ape adventure course at Sherwood Pines Park, near Edwinstowe, in a team bonding exercise - ahead of the final match of the season.

14.40: Former Stags chairman James Derry says his consortium is still interested in buying Mansfield Town. Click here for report.

14.02: It's your last chance to vote for your Chad Readers' Stags Player of the Year. Voting closes at noon tomorrow (Tuesday). Click here to find out how to register your vote.

13.32: Keeper Jason White has been cleared of any blame for Shrewsbury's opener last weekend by boss Paul Holland. Click here for full story.

11.22: Mansfield Town report that striker Micky Boulding should be back in full training later this week. Injury doubt Gareth Jelleyman, who missed the win over Shrewsbury, is also expected to resume training. Click here for full story.

11.10: Stags boss Paul Holland is expecting a final decision from chief executive Stephen Booth this week on his plan to enter a reserve team in the Pontins League next season. Click here for full story.

Sunday 20th

11.10: To listen to an interview with John Batchelor by Sky Sports' Dave Bracegirdle and Chad's Tim Morriss, as he tried to enter Field Mill yesterday despite his ban, click here.

09.56: To view match action photos from yesterday's vital win over Shrewsbury, click here and to see Micky Boulding's three goals, click here

Saturday 19th

19.20: Do you still believe that the Stags' Great Escape from relegation is on after today's great win over Shrewsbury? Click here to let us know.

18.08: Hat-trick hero Micky Boulding says he can't enjoy his treble until the Stags are safe from relegation. Click here for post-match interview and audio.

18.04: Stags manager Paul Holland hails his players as heroes after their fightback to beat Shrewsbury. Click here for post-match reaction and audio.

16.56: YES! Stags defeat Shrewsbury 3-1 and the 'Great Escape' from relegation is still on. Click here for match report.

15.47: Stags lead Shrewsbury 2-1 at half time through two Mickey Boulding goals after an early Jason White error gifted Marc Pugh the breakthrough.

14.32: Would-be owner John Batchelor is turned away from the club by stewards and police. Click here for details.

14,20: Gareth Jelleyman misses out against Shrewsbury through injury. Click here for report.

12.22: The BBC has finally admitted it was at fault in the Carlton Palmer/Match Of The Day row with Stags fans. Click here for report.

Friday 18th April

16.22: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor has been banned from Field Mill for Saturday's match against Shrewsbury 'for his own safety'. Click here for report.

12.10: Striker Micky Boulding is back in full training ahead of tomorrow's crunch match with Shrewsbury, reports the club's official website mansfieldtown.net. But as Chad reported yesterday, defender Gareth Jelleyman is still a major injury doubt.

09.10: the Great Escape is underway. Click here.

Thursday 17th April

16.15: Click here to listen to this week's Stags Talk.

15.34: Can Stags see off the Shrews and stay alive in League Two? See what our top tipster thinks - click here for Gamblers' Corner.

13.44: Video interview with Stags defender Keith Briggs ahead of Saturday's crunch relegation match against his old club Shrewsbury, to follow. Click here to watch the interview

12.08: Stags are hoping all three injured players may still make it for Saturday. Click here for full story.

11.48: Impressive defender John Mullins admits his season to remember could turn into one to forget forever if Stags went down. Click here for full story.

10.38: Confident Holland is not even contemplating the drop. Click here for full story.

10.32: Video interview with Stags defender Keith Briggs ahead of Saturday's crunch relegation match against his old club Shrewsbury, to follow.

Wednesday 16th April

12.02: The Stags secretary/finance manager has announced her resignation. Click here for story.

10.54: Defender Gareth Jelleyman has already been ruled out of Saturday's crunch clash with Shrewsbury. Click here for details.

Tuesday 15th April

16.22: Vote for your favourite player in our Chad Readers' Mansfield Town Player of the Year. Click here for details how to vote.

14.14: Mansfield Town has cut admission prices for the last two home matches of the season. Click here for details.

Monday 14th April

15.30: Mansfield Town owner Keith Haslam moved to quell increasing speculation about a takeover by insisting there would be no further buyout talks until the end of the season. Click here for report.

12.47: As well as preparing Stags for the one of the biggest games in their history, manager Paul Holland is also begining work on sorting out next season's players' contracts this week. Click here for full story.

10.42: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor has labelled the fans who abused him at Macclesfield on Saturday as 'morons'. Click here for report.

09.36: Darlington have, as expected, recalled winger Neil Wainwright after his month long loan spell at Field Mill. Click here for report

07.00: The man who telephoned a radio station in January to say he wanted to put a large sum of money into Notts County can today be revealed as a potential buyer of Mansfield Town. Click here for report and exclusive interview.

Sunday 13th April

14.02: To view a video slideshow of match action photos from the draw at Macclesfield, click here.

Saturday 12th April

22.42: To view match action photos from the draw at Macclesfield, click here.

20.20: To watch video footbage of Batchelor's exit from the Stags fans at Macclesfield, click here.

19.30: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth criticises would-be owner John Batchelor's actions at Macclesfield, where he was escorted from Mansfield fans by police for his own safety, and says he does not expect a sale of the club before the end of the season. Click here for report.

19.10: Stags boss Paul Holland gave a rallying cry after the 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers Macclesfield Town. Click here for post match reaction.

17.56: Full-time at Macclesfield and the Stags draw 0-0. Click here for match report.

15.46: Half-time at Macclesfield, and the Stags are goalless.

15.22: Would-be Mansfield Town buyer John Batchelor had to be escorted out of the Stags' supporters end behind the goal by police and stewards for his own safety during the first half after fans turned on him. Click here for report.

14.30: Keeper Carl Muggleton is a shock omission from the Stags side at Macclesfield through injury. Click here for team news.

12.10: Gareth Jelleyman travels to Macclesfield after being an injury doubt. Click here for early team news.

Friday 11th April

23.10: Wannabe Stags owner John Batchelor says forget the takeover talk and concentrate on the battle against relegation on the pitch. Click here for report.

12.06: Mansfield Town has officially launched The Great Escape bid. Click here for report.

11.34: Mansfield District Council has tried to quell speculation about any future link-up between the local authority and Mansfield Town Football Club. Click here for report

Thursday 10th April

15.32: Click here for the latest edition of Stags Talk as the regular panel discuss matters on and off the pitch at Field Mill.

14.48: Our top tipster gives his thoughts on Stags' chances in their big match at Macclesfield this Saturday. Click here for Gamblers' Corner.

11.22: The FA have handed Stags captain Jake Buxton a two-match ban for last night's red card at Stockport. Click here for report.

11.18: Stags boss Paul Holland remained defiant on Thursday morning that Mansfield would avoid the drop from the Football League. Click here for full interview.

11.10: The Stags defence will be changed for the first time in 8 matches this weekend, following last night's red card for captain Jake Buxton. Click here for report.

10.42: Stags full back Gareth Jelleyman is rated at 50-50 for the match at Macclesfield on Saturday, after limping off last night at Stockport with an achilles injury. He was replaced last night by substitute Gareth Briggs, but manager Paul Holland told mansfieldtown.net: "We have Keith Briggs, Chris Wood and Dan Martin as defensive replacements . . . so we do have options available'.

10.22: Stags boss Paul Holland remained defiant on Thursday morning that Mansfield would avoid the drop from the Football League. Full exclusive video interview to follow.

02.12: Stags owner Keith Haslam and would-be owner John Batchelor were both in the executive area at the Stockport match - but kept well apart ahead of any takeover talks - or not - on Thursday. Click here for report.

01.56: To view photos by Richard Parkes from last night's 2-1 defeat at Stockport, click here.

Wednesday 9th April

22.22: Stags scorer Micky Boulding says the luck went against the Stags in their 2-1 defeat at Stockport County on Wednesday night. Click here for interview.

22.10: Angry Mansfield Town boss Paul Holland bemoaned key refereeing decisions which he says cost the Stags dear in thgeir defeat Stockport tonight. Click here for interview.

21.56: Full time at Stockport and the Stags lose 2-1.

20.32: Half-time at Edgeley Park and the Stags are locked at 1-1 with Stockport.

19.15: The Stags are unchanged for tinight's match at Stockport. Click here for preview.

13.58: The takeover at Mansfield Town descended into farce live on the radio airwaves with claims and counter claims over takeover meetings - and the threat by Stephen Booth to resign as chief executive. Click here for story.

Tuesday 8th April

22.30: Chad reveals more details of Keith Haslam's takeover demands, including asking buyers to help clear his outstanding £0.5m loan. Click here for report.

13.44: Mansfield Town FC has responded to series of questions by Chad by publishing the questions and answers ahead of any story. Click here for story.

11.54: Lee Bell is unlikely to return to first team action this season. Click here for details.

10.30: The county council has explained why it has restored the capacity at Field Mill to 80%. Click here for full story.

00.36: A new online petition has been launched to protest at stop John Batchelor's attempts to buy the Stags. Click here for details of how to sign up.

Monday 7th April

22.10: Stags striker Mick Boulding is helping Chad to promote the National Year of Reading. Click here for story and his review of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

20.08: The capacity restriction at Field Mill has been raised again. Last week it was reduced when mayor Tony Egginton replaced James Derry as chairman. Click here for full story.

13.12: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth has promised a definitive version of the takeover saga once the club is sold. Click here for report.

12.04: Mansfield radio station 103.2 is staging a special Stags phone-in on Wednesday. Click here for details.

09.58: Paul Holland gave the players an extra day off, today Monday, as he feels they are physically and mentally exhausted from their relegation battle. Click here for full story.

09.40: John Batchelor has sent a message out to Stags fans. Click here for his statement.

Sunday 6th April

11.40: Relive yesterday's match action against Barnet with our video slideshow of match action photos. Click here details.

Saturday 5th April

18.44: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor, jeered by fans at this afternoon's match with Barnet, left the match early after paying through the turnstiles - but says he remains interested in buying the club despite today's snub by fans and club officials. Click here for report and audio interview.

18.22: Stags old boy Adam Birchall fired the equaliseer to deny his former club two precious points, but then said he thought they would avoid relegation. Click here for interview.

18.00: Stags midfielder Jon D'Laryea says the draw against Barnet felt like a defeat, but the players know they must take the positives out of the game. Click here for audio interview.

17.26: Stags boss Paul Holland refuses to be downhearted by letting the 2-goal lead slip and says the Stags have gained a point today on two relegation rivals. Click here for audio post-match reaction.

16.56: Final whistle at Field Mill and the Stags have been held 2-2. Click here for match report.

16.40: GOAL! Former Stags Adam Birchall of all people levels for Barnet.

16.34: GOAL: Sub Roberts pulls a goal back for Barnet.

16.12: GOAL! Matt Hamshaw lobs the Stags into a 2-0 lead.

15.47: Half-time at Field Mill, the Stags lead 1-0.

15.14: GOAL! Micky Boulding's 22nd goal of the seasom gives the Stags a vital lead.

14.40: Among the crowd at Field Mill is TV producer Jane Hewland, click here.

14.34: Would-be owner John Batchelor has to pay to get into Field Mill. Click here for report.

14.28: Team news ahead of the Barnet match, click here.

10.10: New Stags chairman, mayor Tony Egginton, says the Monday takeover talks meeting between John Batchelor and Keith Haslam is 'not a meeting to sign the deal'. Click here for report.

Friday 4th April

19.34: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor will be at the Stags match against Barnet tomorrow. Click here for report.

15.30: TV producer Jane Hewland wants to meet Stags fans at tomorrow's match against Barnet. Click here for details.

12.48: The Stags are calling on fans to repeat Tuesday night's terrific atmosphere on Saturday and cheer Mansfield Town onto what would be another vital win tomorrow against Barnet. Click here for details.

10.10: John Batchelor has also denied reports he made a £1.5 bid for Accrington Stanley recently. Click here for report.

09.52: John Batchelor and Keith Haslam will hold further takeover talks on Monday. Click here for report.

Thursday 3rd April

17.34: New Stags blog online by Chad Sports Editor john Lomas - click here to see.

16.42: Field Mill is hosting a music gig later this month. Click here for details.

16.18: York City have snubbed would-be Stags owner John Batchelor's plan for the Minstermen to feature in a European pre-season tournament at the Mill - if he takes charge. Click here for report.

15.41 This week's Stags Talk is ready to listen. Click here to listen to it now.

15.16: Click here for a video interview with Jefferson Louis, talking about the penalty drama on Tuesday night.

12.44: Injured midfielder Lee Bell could be back before the end of season. Click here for report.

12.14: Stags boss Paul Holland is hoping the end of their home hoodoo on Tuesday night will prove to be the launch pad to safety. Click here for report.

11.04: Manager Paul Holland has contacted the Football League about placing a Stags reserve team in the Pontins League Central next season. He is now speaking to chief executive Stephen Booth about the plan, which has got the League go ahead. Click here for report.

11.00: Video interview with Jefferson Louis to follow

Wednesday 2nd April

17.14: This Saturday's match against Barnet has also been nominated as a charity day in aid of the John Eastwood Hospice. Click here for details.

16.44: John McAliskey has joined another former Stags striker, Danny Reet, at Blue Square North club Alfreton Town for the rest of the season. Both McAliskey and Reet had their contracts paid up by Mansfield last week and Reet was already on loan at Alfreton. Now he has signed a full time contract to the end of the season and could be partnered up front by his 6ft 4ins former club mate.

16.44: Stags desperately need to beat Barnet at Field Mill on Saturday to keep their League survival hopes alive. Click here to see how Chad's top tipster views ther chances in Gambler's Corner.

13.40: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor has outlined how he would give fans the chance to buy shares in and own the club, if he takes over. Click here for details.

13.26: The Stags could feature in a TV documentary - and now the producers want to hear from Stags fans. Click here for report.

08:52: Chad asks: Has John Batchelor turned the Stags into a circus? Click here for comment.

08.44: Mansfield mayor and new Stags chairman Tony Egginton has not ruled out the district council becoming involved in the Stags takeover saga. Click here for report.

08.40: Chad speaks to former employees and business partners of John Batchelor who warn the club against selling to the businessman. Click here for report.

08.32: Chief executive Stephen Booth admits he was wrong to make the 'Derry in control' at fans forum. Click here for report.

08.28: Keith Haslam says the John Batchelor bid is the only on the table. Click here for report

01.28: To view match action photos from Tuesday's win over Wrexham, by Richard Parkes, click here.

Tuesday 1st April

22.10: Paul Holland savours his first win as Stags manager. Click here for post match reaction.

21.52: At last! The Stags claim their first home win since Boxing Day and a crucial lifeline in the relegation fight. Click here for match report.

21.22: GOAL! Wrexham pull a goal back to make it 2-1.

20.56: GOAL! Mullins makes it 2-0 to the Stags.

20.52: PENALTY to the Stags four minutes into the second half for a handball. GOAL! Jefferson Louis scores.

20.33: Goalless at Field Mill at half-time.

19.45: Controversial owner Keith Haslam makes a surprise re-appearance. Click here for report.

19.30: Former chairman James Derry pays through the turnstiles and sits in the stand. Click here for report.

19.15: Stags unchanged for the visit of Wrexham. Click here for report

10.50: Mansfield Town chief executive Stephen Booth says he is bemused by the SAG attendance decision. Click here for report.

09.32: The capacity at Field Mill is cut again by the county council after Tony Egginton's appointment as safety certificate holder to replace James Derry. Click here for report.

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