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Wednesday 3rd September

17.14: Stags Reserves lose their Central League Cup tie at home to Walsall 3-2. Click here for report by mansfieldtown.net's Mark Stevenson.

14.26: Ex-Sheffield Wednesday defender named as a trilaist in Stags' reserves team for this afternoon's Central League Cup clash with Walsall. Click here for team news.

09.12: To view match action photos from last night's draw at York, click here

01.01: McEwan praises Gamble heroics at York. Click here for full story.

Tuesday 2nd September

21.42: Final score at York, 1-1. Click here for match report.

21.00: GOAL! O'Connor's 18 yard drive smashes against the post and Michael Blackwood reacts the quickest to equalise.

20.36: Half-time at York and the Stags trail 1-0.

20.24: GOAL! Sodje gives York the lead after a defensive howler by Stags captain Adie Moses at the Kit Kat Crescent.

19.20: Jason Lee is missing for the Stags in front of the live TV cameras at York. Click here for team news.

12.47: The new Stags reserve side kick off their season tomorrw (Wednesday, 2pm) with a home Central League Cup clash with Walsall at Field Mill. The West Stand Lower wil be open, enter through gate eight, and admission is free to season ticket holders or £2 adults and £1 concessions.

10.04: Upto 12 Stags legends will be attending the Stags Fans United (SFU) fundraising sportsman's dinner later this month. Tickets are still available - and free transport to and from the event. Click here for details.

Monday 1st September

20.08: Former Stags player and assistant manager Neil Richardson is back at Field Mill. Click here for details.

17.10: Defender James Kay (19), released by Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, is rumoured on fans' websites to be on trial at Field Mill and to have featured in last week's behind-closed-doors friendly with Burton.

17.02: Stags' youth team were beaten 2-1 at home by York on Saturday. Click here for details at the club's official website mansfieldtown.net.

10.44: Stags boss Billy McEwan returns to his old club York on Tuesday as the Stags make their debut on Setanta's live TV coverage. Click here for report.

Saturday 30th August

18.10: Stags captain Adie Moses refuses to get carried away as his side go second in the table. Click here for post match interview.

17.58: Boss Billy McEwan delighted with the clean sheet after the 1-0 wun over Grays. Click here for post-match reaction from both managers.

17.44: Manager Billy McEwan explains the reason behind striker Aaron O'Connor's omission from the 16 against Grays. Click here for post-match reaction from both managers.

16.54: Final whistle and the Stags win 1-0 - their fourth successive home win, to go second in the Blue Square table. Click here for match report.

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

15.25: GOAL! Stallard gives Mansfield the lead from the penalty spot.

14.34: Jason Lee and Michael Blackwood return from injury for the Stags. Click here for team news.

Friday 29th August

12.18: A minute's applause will be held before tomorrow's match against Grays as a tribute to well known supporter Bill Press, who died this week. Click here for details on Bill - who was also Chad's bowls correspondent in recent years.

11.10: Manager Billy McEwan has called for his side to be more ruthless, ahead of Saturday's visit of Grays. Click here for report.

Thursday 28th August

17:10 <a href="http://www.chad.co.uk/stagstalk/Stags-Talk--28th-August.4437822.jp">Click here to listen to this week's Stags Talk.

16.50: Click here for exclusive video interview with Stags midfielder Matt Somner, talking about the start to his career at Field Mill.

16.38: Stags boss Billy McEwan may delve into the transfer market ahead of the deadline. Click here for report.

16.24: The England C call-ups for Nathan Arnold and Jon D'Laryea are not good news for the Stags manager. Click here to find out why.

14.20: John Hemmingham has started work as the new chief executive of Mansfield Town FC. Click here for full interview.

Wednesday 27th August

15.45: Mansfield Town's official 2008/09 team picture was finally taken today after last week's thunderstorm. Click here for pictures.

08.12: Two Stags players have been called up to the England C squad. Click here to find out who.

Tuesday 26th August

17.10: The Stags have renamed the dressing room showers after Olympic star Rebecca Adlington. To find out why, click here

16.16: Two goals from Anthony Robinson and another from Ryan Goward gave Stags' reserves a 3-0 friendly win over BSP rivals Burton Albion at Field Mill on Tuesday afternoon. The game was arranged to give fringe players some action while Stags wait to start their Central League reserves campaign.

11.52: Tickets are still available for the Stags Fans United sportsman's dinner featuring Duncan McKenzie. Click here for details.

Monday 25th August

20.02: To watch match action photos from the 3-2 thriller with Northwich, click here.

19.55: Billy McEwan was delighted to see Stags win a third home game on the trot for the first time in over two years. Click here for full story.

17.52: It is announced that the Stags will play a behind-the-scenes friendly at Field Mill on Tuesday against Burton Albion to give players who have not featured in the first team some match action.

17.12: Former Mansfield Town assistant manager Neil Richardson could be on his way back to Field Mill. Click here for report.

16.54: The final whistle goes at Field Mill and the Stags squeak home 3-2. Click here for match report

16.53: GOAL! Stallard rescues the Stags deep into injury time with what must be the winner.

16.44: GOAL! Steele levels for Northwich at Field Mill.

16.20: GOAL! Stamp pulls one back for Northwich.

15.45: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags are comfortable at 2-0.

15.29: GOAL! O'Connor makes it 2-0 with a solo finish.

15.25: GOAL! O'Connor gives the Stags the lead against Northwich Victoria.

14.30: Stags make two changes for the visit of Northwich. Click here for report.

Sunday 24th August

14.22: To view photos from the defeat at Barrow, click here.

Saturday 23rd August

17.50: Disappointed Stags manager Billy McEwan says the defining moment in the club's first defeat of the season was an unsuccessful penalty appeal in the 2-1 reverse at barrow. Click here for post-match reaction.

16.53; Final score at Barrow and the Stags lose for the first time this season. Click here for match report.

16.48: GOAL! Keeper Gamble misses his punch and Hunt gives Barrow a late lead after the Stags dominate the second half.

15.46: Half-time at Barrow and the Stags are level at 1-1.

15.44: GOAL! Barrow equalise through a fortunate deflected Hunt finish, probably turned into the net by Stags defender O'Hare..

15.41: GOAL! A stooping jason Lee header from a Blackwood free kick gives the Stags the lead.


14.24: Stags unchanged for this afternoon's match at Barrow. Click here for team news.

Friday, 22nd August

10.24: Stags boss Billy McEwan thanks fans group SSA for their financial support for the playters' overnight stay, tonight, for the Barrow match. Click here for report.

00.38: Fans group the SSA has agreed to fund half of the cost of the players' overnight stay for Saturday's match at Barrow. Click here for report.

Thursday, 21st August

22.04: The Stags' postponed reserve team trip to Nottingham Forest has been re-arranged for Tuesday 13th January, kick-off 2pm.

19.12: Click here for the latest edition of StagsTalk.

18.10: Midfielder Jon D'Laryea is one of only two players from last season still in the new-look Stags side. Click here for exclusive video interview.

16.16: Mansfield Town are hoping a week's rest will have them fully recharged for Saturday's tough trip to Barrow. Click here for report.

Tuesday, 19th August

11.08: Mansfield Town has reduced admission prices for juniors. Click here for details.

10.02: Keeper Jason White is facing an operation. Click here for full story.

10.02: Billy McEwan is drawing up his shopping list to strengthen his Stags squad. Click here for full story.

Monday 18th August

18.16: The SSA still has around 20 places available on its second coach for the trip to Barrow on Saturday. Click here for report.

17.27:Billy McEwan is appealing for a sponsor to back the reserve team in its Central League venture. The first match was scheduled to be at Nottingham Forest next Tuesday, but that has been postponed due to Forest's Carling Cup commitments. Click here for full story.

16.34: Stags boss Billy McEwan today again stressed that the club must not get carried away by the unbeaten start to the season. He also said that keeper Jason White is seeing a specialist this week about a knee injury which has kept him out of action; and that he would still like a new keeper, two defenders and a midfielder. Full report to follow.

Sunday 17th August

15.38: To see a video replay of Mark Stallard's coolly taken penalty yesterday, as filmed by a Kidderminster fan and placed on YouTube, click here.

11.32: To view a video slideshow of photographs from yesterday's win over Kidderminster, click here .
Saturday 16th August

18.44: Stags boss Billy McEwan says his side must not get carried away by their unbeaten start to the season and second place in the Blue Square Premier. Click here for post match reaction.

18.12: Striker Mark Stallard celebnrated his key two-goal haul in the win over Kidderminster and admitted he was disappointed not to get a hat-trick. Click here for post match interview.

16.52: Full time at Field Mill and the Stags win 4-2 to remain unbeaten this season. Click here for match report.

16.51: GOAL! Aaron O'Connor calms Stags nerves with an injury time goal. 4-2.

16.38: GOAL! Richards for Kidderminster with a fine volley a minute after Lee missed a great chance for the Stags. Nailbiting stuff at Field Mill where it is now 3-2.

16.28: GOAL! Matthew Barnes-Homer pulls one vack for the visitors, 3-1 at Field Mill.

15.55: Several Stags legends from yesteryear are paraded on the pitch. Click here for details.

15.49: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags lead 3-0.

15.48: GOAL! A gift and Stallard grabs his second with the last kick of the half after the keeper makes a hash of a routine Somner cross.

15.32: GOAL! Michael Blackwood doubles the lead with an acrobatic finish from a Lee flick-on. 2-0 to the Stags.

15.20: GOAL! Mark Stallard cheekily converts a penalty he won himself to give the Stags the lead.

14.32: Stags unchanged for visit of Kidderminster. Click here for details.

11.54: Olympics golden girl Rebecca Adlington is to be given a special minute's applause at today's match with Kidderminster by the Stags. Former playing legends are also expected to take a bow on the pitch at half-time, including Jimmy McAffrey and Sandy Pate. Click here for details.

Friday 15th August

14.34: Stags Fans United has handed over money to King's Mill Hospital after a fundraising race night. Click here for report.

12.24: Olympics golden girl Rebecca Adlington is to be given a special reception by the Stags. Click here for details.

Thursday 14th August

18:45 Stags Talk - the best Mansfield Town discussion show around - is back for a new season. Click here to listen or download.

18.02: Defender Alan O'Hare hopes his experience will be crucial to the Stags revolution. Click here for video interview.

17.24: Stags boss Billy McEwan says he wants to see exciting football at the Mill as his side look to extend their unbeaten start to the season against Kidderminster on Saturday. Click here for preview.

14.22: The Stags have arranged a thank you party for fans, following their support for the new owners over recent weeks. Click here for details.

Wednesday 13th August

11.24: To view match action photos from last night's win over Histon, click here

Tuesday 12th August

23.12: Billy McEwan was delighted with his first win as Stags boss, saying his side had shown naivety but also resilience. Click here for full story.

21.38: Stags hold onto their lead to win 1-0 despite several second half scares and two excellent Paddy Gamble saves. Click here for match report.

20.30: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags lead 1-0.

20.00: Jason Lee gives the Stags an early lead.

19.34: Defender Adam Quinn, who had been training at Field Mill, has signed for Crawley. Click here for details.

19.30: Stags make one change or visit of Histon tonight. Click here for team news.

11.22: Stags Fans United is now able to accept direct debit payment from fans wanting to join. Click here for details.

Monday 11th August

16.30: Manager Billy McEwan urges fans not to under-estimate village club Histon tomorrow night. Click here for report.

Sunday 10th August

20.54: An experienced Conference defender left in limbo by the demise of Halifax Town is reported to be training at Field Mill. Click here for report.

13.22: Goalscorer and goalmaker Michael Blackwood admits his match-turning strike at Ebbsfleet was a little lucky. Click here for post match reaction.

12.44: Manager Billy McEwan has paid tribute to the Stags players and fans after the 2-2 season opener draw at Ebbsfleet. Click here for interview.

10.22: To view photos from the 2-2 draw at Ebbsfleet, click here.

Saturday 9th August

16.56: Stags draw their opening Blue Square Premier match 2-2 at Ebbsfleet thanks to a fine second half fightback and late equaliser. Click here for report.

14.30: Adie Moses named Stags captain as the side for the opening League fixture of the Blue Square Premier campaign shows nine changes to the side which ended the club's Football League fixtures at Dagenham in May. Click here for team news.

Friday 8th August

17.56: 'Right Here, Right Now' by Fat Boy Slim is the choice of Stags fans for the music to be played at Field Mill when the Stags players run out before kick-off - just beating off old favourite 'On the Ball'. For full details of the nominations and results, click here to go to the club's official website mansfieldtown.net.

17.08: Four more players sign for the Stags ahead of the first match of the season. Click here for report.

Thursday 7th August

16.14: New Stags players Adie Moses and Mark Stallard can't wait for the new season to begin in earnest, they said on Thursday. Click here for report.

14.44: Forest keeper Paddy Gamble has, as expected, joined the Stags on a long-term loan, possibly until the end of the season. Click here for full story.

08.58: A new era off the pitch at Field Mill is highlighted by one long-distance fan ending his match boycott, a statement from safety officials and news that the players will be staying overnight for the first match of the season. Click here for report.

Wednesday 6th August

16.56: Full back Alex Jeanin has joined the Stags - manager Billy McEwan's 10th signing of the pre-season. Click here for full report.

13.50: Former Manchester United, Aston Villa and Forest boss Ron Atkinson will be the special guest at a Mansfield Town luncheon in the Field Mill executive lounge on Friday, 14th November (12.30-2.30pm). One of football's biggest characters and most popular speakers, 'Big Ron' will be telling some of his best stories and then conducting questions and answers with diners. Tickets are £65 and include a four course meal and a bottle of wine between two people.

10.38: Mansfield Town's away supporters are bracing themselves for the 332-mile round trip to see Saturday's Blue Square Premier league opener at Ebbsfleet. But, in one of the club's longest distance seasons ever, Stags fans face six trips of over 400 miles to clubs like Barrow, Salisbury, Torquay, Lewes, Weymouth and Eastbourne. Indeed, any Stags fan travelling to just the 23 away league games alone, without adding any cup away games to that, will cover a gruelling 6,420 miles. The Stags Supporters Association only have a handful of places left on their second coach heading for Ebbsfleet on Saturday. Should you wish to travel and have not yet already booked ring the SSA travel hotline as soon as possible on 07967 689597 to check availability.

10.15: The new edition of football nostalgia magazine Backpass features an interview with Stags' seventies star Colin Foster about the club's only season in the old Division Two. Foster speaks to journalist and former Notts County star Dave McVay about his time at the club during the most successful period in its history. The magazine is available from WH Smith and most major independent newsagents - also see www.backpassmagazine.co.uk.

10.06: It's into the unknown for Stags at their non-League adventure begins at Ebbsfleet on Saturday. Click here for preview.

Tuesday 5th August

21:47: Paddy Gamble remains the main goalkeeping target for Stags. But Billy McEwan may also need cover in for the injured jason white. Click here for full story.

17.22: Former Stags captain Jake Buxton has completed his move to Blue Square Premier rivals Burton Albion. Burton boss Nigel Clough said Buxton, who played in the1-0 friendly win over Walsall on Saturday, was one of his top two transfer targets this summer, adding: "He has played an awful lot of League games and it gives us good competition." Buxton, who rejected a new contract offer from the Stags, had been hoping to land a move to League One Crewe, but he was released after a trial there.

Monday 4th August

16.26: Stags boss Billy McEwan revealed today that trialist full back Paul Hurst has joined Ilkeston and dismissed claims that Mark McGregor was not offered a deal at Field Mill before he joined Altrincham. Click here for full story.
Saturday, 2nd August

17.50: Stags boss Billy McEwan says he is not that concerned after the 3-0 defeat. Click here for report.

17.05: Stags lose the friendly 3-0 at Boston. Click here for match report.

14.50: Kick-off at Stags' friendly at Boston United this afternoon has been put back to 3.15pm due to traffic congestion in town. And there are two new faces in the squad. Click here to find out who.

Friday 1st August

17.04: Three former Notts County players have signed for the Stags, making it five new players in a day at Field Mill. Click here for report.

11.04: Two trialists set to sign for Stags - and four more may follow. Click here for details.

09.00: Stags boss Billy McEwan says Sir Alex Ferguson would be proud of the three Scottish managers at the helm of the county's three leading clubs. Click here for report.

01.04: Stags boss Billy McEwan says he hopes to have one or two loan players for tomorrow's friendly at Boston. Click here for report.

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