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Wednesday, 31st December

16.08: Midfielder Adnan Ahmed's loan spell at Field Mill is over. Click here for report.

12.58: Stags boss David Holdsworth has wished the Stags fans a happy 2009 and given his thoughts on Monday's defeat to Burton and his first day coaching the players. Click here for report.

Tuesday, 30th December

12.10: Stags confirm that the Ikeston physio and sports scientist have joined Mansfield Town, as exclusively revealed by Chad yesterday. Click here for report.
Tuesday, 30th December

16.50: Stags physio Paul Madin has left the club, appearing to confirm Chad's exclusive report this morning that three members of new manager David Holdsworth's coaching staff from Ilkeston were on their way to Field Mill. Click here for report.

16.22: A ladies' night at Field Mill has raised cash for a local charity. Click here for report.

15.22: Click here for the latest edition of our podcast Stagtalk, featuring an audio interview with new manager David Holdsworth.

15.10: 2008 - an Annus Horribilis Stagus! Latest Stags blog from John Lomas here

10.46: Three coaches have left Ilkeston to join former boss david Holdsworth at Field Mill, according to the Robins. Click here for report.

10.42: David Holdsworth today began his first day in the Field Mill managerial hot seat after meeting his new charges for the first time last night. And he insisted it wasn't a hard decision to walk way from all his good work at Ilkeston to sign an 18-month deal with Mansfield with an option for an extra year. Click here for full story.

00.12: Caretaker bosses Mark Stallard and Adie Moses signed off with defeat against Burton. But Stallard admitted it had whetted his appetite for management and wouldn't rule himself out as a candidate if new boss David Holdsworth wants to appoint an assistant at a later stage. Click here for full story.

00.15: Adnam Ahmed met new boss David Holdsworth for the first time tonight unaware if he will ever play for him. Click here for full story.

Monday, 29th December

21.38: Final score at Field Mill and the Stags lose 2-0. Click here for team news and match updates - and here for match report.

20.32: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags trail 2-0. Click here for team news and match updates.

20.24: GOAL! Goodfellow doubles Burton's lead. Click here for team news and match updates.

20.12: GOAL! Stags trail 1-0 at Field Mill to BSP leaders Burton. Click here for team news and match updates.

19.35: New manager David Holdsworth gets loud cheers from the Field Mill as he is paraded on the pitch ahead of kick-off. Click here for team news and match updates.

19.26: Stags unchanged for visit of BSP leaders Burton. Click here for team news and match updates.

18.10: Holdsworth gives his first press conference in the press area at Field Mill. Click here for interview, team news and match updates.

16.24: Stags chairman Andy Perry is celebrating getting the man he wanted to be the next Mansfield Town manager. Click here for report.

15.48: New Stags boss David Holdsworth promises 'fast, attacking football', a strong desire to keep clean sheets and to give 100% to the club - with a long-term aim of regaining its Football League status. Click here for report.

14.28: Click here for a video interview with the new Stags boss at the club's official website mansfieldtown.net and here for the second part of the video interview.

13.40: Click here to find out more about the new Mansfield Town manager David Holdsworth.

13.38: It's official! Stags confirm the appointment of David Holdsworth as their new manager. Click here for report.

11.32: Ilkeston confirm that their manager David Holdsworth has left to join the Stags. Click here for report.

09.58: Mansfield Town confirm Chad's exclusive report on Sunday night that the new Stags boss will be unveiled on Monday. Click here for report.

Sunday, 28th December

20.12: Sources at Ilkeston say the Stags have come to an agreement with the Unibond Premier club to allow David Holdsworth to become the new Stags manager. Click here for report.

16.34: Steve Burr is not the second contender for the Stags manager's job, despite national newspaper reports to the contrary. Click here for report.

Saturday, 27th December

14.10: Rumours that ex-Hucknall boss Steve Burr is the 'mystery' second candidate in the Stags managerial race are thought to be untrue. Click here for report.

Friday, 26th December

19.46: Click here for match action photos from the win at Kettering.

18.54: Caretaker manager Mark Stallard hailed the win at Kettering as the best performance of the season and says that restoring confidence has been key to the turnaround on the pitch. Click here for post-match reaction.

18.36: Goalscorer Nathan Arnold says he feels a weight has been lifted from his shoulders under the new Stags caretaker managers. Click here for post-match reaction.

17.56: Manager target David Holdsworth says it is upto the Stags and Ilkeston to come to an arrngement to bring him to Field Mill. Click here for report.

16.50: Full-time at Kettering and the Stags win. Click here for team news and match updates and here for match report.

16.42: GOAL! Arnold secures victory, only a second away from home, for the Stags. Click here for team news and match updates.

16.36: GOAL! O'Connor restores the Stags lead. Click here for team news and match updates.

15.46: Half-time at Kettering and the Stags are level at 1-1. Click here for team news and match updates.

15.33: GOAL! Inevitably Christie scores against his old club to level for Kettering, converting a penalty. Click here for team news and match updates.

15.26: GOAL! Sinclair gives Stags the lead at Kettering. Click here for team news and match updates.

14.30: Caretaker boss Adie Moses return to the Stags team. Click here for team news and match updates.

13.38: Stags chairman Andy Perry reveals that the club is still speaking to a separate candidate for the manager's job, as well as Holdsworth. Click here for report.

11.40: David Holdsworth, offered the Stags' manager's job on Christmas Eve, tells Chad he will be at Ilkeston's Boxing Day game. Click here for report.

Wednesday, 24th December

14.52: David Holdsworth tells Chad that he has been offered the Stags' job, but he still has loose ends to tie up at Ilkeston before making a decision. Click here for report.

13.46: Chad understands that an official announcement on the identity of the new Stags' manager is now unlikely today, though the club is in talks with leading candidate David Holdsworth. Click here for report.

10.10: Stags chairman Andy Perry says the club's owners will be meeting David Holdsworth this morning and hope to make an announcement on the new manager today. Click here for report.

09.28: David Holdsworth tells Chad that he hopes the deal to bring him as manager to Mansfield from Ilkeston can be completed quickly. Click here for report.

Tuesday, 23rd December

23.12: Ilkeston say they have given the Stags permission to speak to manager David Holdsworth about the Stags vacancy. Click here for report.

16.32: Click here for a video interview with Stags caretaker manager Mark Stallard.

15.08: Hopes that Mansfield Town's ongoing Aaron O'Connor case could be concluded by Christmas are now dashed. But an FA Spokesman told Chad: "The position is unaltered in so far as we are expecting a personal hearing (Regulatory Commission) to go ahead in January." Stags are accused of signing O'Connor when he was already under contract to Grays.

14.02: Fans favourite Richie Barker issues a 'come and get me' plea to the Stags owners in another twist to the race to be the next Stags manager. Click here for report.

12.06: Caretaker boss Mark Stallard is looking ahead to a quieter Christmas and New Year on the pitch for the Stags. Click here for report.

12.02: Utility player Gavin Hurren could find himself back on the sidelines at Kettering Town on Boxing Day if Stags' joint caretaker player-manager Adie Moses declares himself fit - but would be delighted to see Moses back into the side! Click here for report.

10.16: Bookmakers Victor Chandler suspend betting on David Holdsworth becoming the nexct Stags boss. Click here for the latest speculation.

09.30: Mansfield Town say that speculation linking David Holdsworth with the manager's job is premature and that no decision has been made yet. Click here for the latest speculation.

Monday, 22nd December

23.44: New rumours linked David Holdsworth with the Mansfield Town manager's job on Monday night. Click here for the latest speculation.

16.55: New Stags blog by John Lomas online here

08.58: Click here for the SSA Christmas raffle winning numbers.

Sunday, 21st December

16.06: To view six minutes' worth of match highlights from yesterday's win at Field Mill, click here for video at the club's official website mansfieldtown.net

11.22: The race to be the next Stags manager took another twist when Chris Wilder, one of ther favourites, was unveiled as the new Oxford boss. Click here for report.

Saturday, 20th December

20.20: Matchwinner Jon D'Laryea has spoken of his delight after he powered home an unexpected 90th minute strike to earn Stags three vital points against Weymouth this afternoon. Click here for report.

19.48: Caretaker boss Adie Moses has praised his side's battling spirit after they came from a goal behind to beat Weymouth. Click here for post-match reaction

16.56: Full-time at Field mill and the Stags win 2-1 after the dramatic finish. Click here for match updates and here for match report.

15.52: GOAL! D'Laryea scores with a cracking volley in an explosive finish to the match. Click here for match updates.

16.20: GOAL! Ahmed heads the Stags level. Click here for match updates.

15.48: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags trail 1-0. Click here for match updates.

15.22: GOAL! Disatsre for the Stags as Bevon scores from the spot after another defensive howler by Town. Click here for team news and match updates.

14.42: Stags chairman Andy Perry says the club is seriously considering three or four candidates for the vacant manager's job at Field Mill. Click here for report.

14.30: Stags make two changes for the vital home match with Weymouth this afternoon. Click here for team news and match updates.

Friday, 19th December

16.16: Click here to watch a video interview with Stags full back Gary Silk ahead of tomorrow's match against Weymouth.

14.48: Stags will be reverting back to 4-4-2 for tomorrow's vital BSP match at home to Weymouth. Click here for pre-match interview with caretaker managers Mark Stallard and Adier Moses.

12.40: The Stags may not make an announcement on the new manager until after Christmas. Click here for report.

12.22: Mansfield Town is giving its fans the chance to beat the credit crunch on Monday in the club shop. Click here for details.

Thursday, 18th December

12.04: Nottingham Forest striker Emile Sinclair is staying at Field Mill for a third month. Click here for report.

10.44: John Ward is not in the race to be the next Stags manager, and two of the favourites - Darren Patterson and Colin Walker - decline to talk about the speculation. Click here for report.

10.26: Click here to listen to the latest edition of our podcast StagsTalk.

Wednesday, 17th December

21.54: Trimmer and Logan scored for the Stags in a 5-2 reserve defeat at Sheffield United tonight. Click here for details at the club's official website mansfieldtown.net

18.04: Stags chairman Andy Perry says fans favourite Richie Barker is not in the race to be the next manager. Click here for report.

16.06: Stags reserves play at Sheffield United tonight, kick-off 7pm, where Michael Blackwood is expected to continue his comeback from injury. Click here for details at the club's official website mansfieldtown.net.

15.22: Stags' Wembley hero Kevin Kent is the latest name to be linked with the vacant manager's job at Field Mill. Click here for report.

10.32: Forest legend and twice European Cup winner Kenny Burns has applied to be the next Stags boss. Click here for report.

09.42: Click here to read our latest Chad Stags Blog, written by Stephen Thirkill this week.

Tuesday, 16th December

14.48: To watch a video of this morning's Field Mill press conference where Chad's Stephen Thirkill questioned caretaker boss Adie Moses, click here for the report on the club's official website mansfieldtown.net

13.34: Stags captain Adie Moses says he is finding life different as a manager. Click

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13.22: Fringe players will be given their chance at Field Mill, say the new caretaker managers. Click here for report.

11.16: Caretaker manager Adie Moses says Saturday's match with Weymouth is 'must win' and also reveals that loan keeper Jamie Annerson has returned to Sheffield United. Click here for report.

10.52: Gary Speed's link with the vacant Stags' manager's job has been dismissed by the club - and ex-Stags boss Steve Parkin has also, as expected, ruled himself out of the running. Click here for report and interview with another fans' favourite for the job Chris Wilder.

10.24: Interviews will be held this week for the vacant manager's job at Field Mill after the new owners drew up a shortlist of candidates. Click here for report.

Monday, 15th December

18.34: A new name entered the speculation surrounding the vacant manager's position at Field Mill, as another dropped out of the race. Click here for report.

16.20: Two Mansfield Town matches have been re-arranged. The Stags will now face Kettering at Field Mill on Tuesday 3rd March - rearranged from New Year's Day because of the Poppies' FA Cup progress - and the home match with Altrincham, set for Tuesday 13th January, has been brought forward to the previous Saturday, 10th January. More details at mansfieldtown.net, the club's official website.

12.48: Dave Jervis will lead the Stags in their reserve match at Sheffield United on Wednesday evening after the sacking of managare Billy Mcewan and his assistant Neil Richardson, reports the club's official website mansfieldtown.net. Click here for further details.

Sunday, 14th December

17.16: More names have been added to the speculative lost of possible candidates for the vacant Stags manager's job. Click here to see the latest list of frontrunners and add your own choice.

12.20: Sacked Stags manager Billy McEwan has broken his silence over his dismissal from Field Mill. Click here for report.

Saturday, 13th December

17.30: Caretaker manager Mark Stallard praised the players after their valiant fightback at Wrexham, despte the defeat. Click here for post-match reaction.

16.50: Full-time at Wrexham and the Stags are out of the FA Trophy, losing 2-1. Click here for match updates and here for full match report.

16.24: GOAL! O'Connor gives the Stags hope with a close range finish. Click here for match updates.

15.46: Half-time at Wrexham and the tags trail 2-0. Click here for match updates.

15.12: GOAL! Westwood doubles Wrexham's lead from close range. Click here for match updates.

15.03: GOAL! Brown opens scoring for Wrexham. Click here for match updates.

14.48: Stags chairman Andy Perry says fans favourite Richie Barker is not among the 30 applicants for the vacant manager's job. Click here for report.

14.10: Stags' new caretaker managers spring several surprises in their first team selection. Click here for team news ahead of the FA Trophy tie at Wrexham.

Friday, 12th December

09.32: Stags caretaker managers Adie Moses and mark Stallard have promised changes for tomorrow's FA Trophy tie at Wrexham. Click here for report.

09.28: Long-term injury victim Michael Blackwood is on the road to reovery after playing his first competitiive football this week, according to the Stags caretaker managers. Click here for report.

09.26: Richie Barker, Stags terrace hero and many fans choice to be the new manager. has told Chad of his surprise at rumours linking him with the vacant job at Field Mill. Click here for report.

Thursday, 11th December

19.26: It was confirmed tonight that sacked boss Billy McEwan, verbally offered a three-year deal when he joined the club, had never signed a contract because of the delay in the takeover at Field Mill. Click here for report.

19.14: Bookies Victor Chandler have installed ex-Stags striker Richie Barker as the favourite to be the next Stags manager. Click here for report.

17.24: Click here to listen to the latest edition of our podcast StagsTalk - including special studio guest Dean Foulkes from the SSA and audio interviews with caretaker managers Adie Moses and Mark Stallard.

16:24: Temporary bosses Adie Moses and Mark Stallard urge all Stags to get behind the side in its fight against relegation. Click here for report.

16:10: Caretaker managerial duo Adie Moses and Mark Stallard say they hope to steer the Stags clear of the drop zone. Click here for report.

13.12: Stags chairman Andy Perry has spoken today about the possibility of Richie Barker returning to Field Mill as the new manager of the Stags. Click here for video report.

12.32: Stags co-owner Andy Saunders and midfielder Jon D'Laryea took time off from the turmoil at Field Mill to help out a project for abandoned Brazilian kids. Click here for report.

12.08: Sacked Stags' boss Billy McEwan says he does not want to comment on his dismissal. Click here for report.

10.16: Stags co-owner Andy Saunders says the club would like to have a new manager installed by 1st January so that he can 'operate in the transfer window'. Click here for report.

10.08: Chris Wilde, former Alfreton and Halifax boss and current assistant at Bury, is the latest name to be added to the speculation surrounding the race to be the next manager at Field Mill. Click here for report.

Wednesday, 10th December

22.10: Stags' New Year's Day match at home to Kettering will be postponed after the Poppies tonight won through to the Third Round Round of the FA Cup, beating Notts County 2-1 in their replay. The Stags match on 3rd January is also off after Histon reached the same stage of the competition.

21.38: Click here for a look back at Billy McEwan's short time as manager of Mansfield Town FC.

21.08: Stags new owners tell Chad there is no timescale to appointing a new boss to succeed the sacked Billy McEwan.

19.04: Mansfield Town have relieved manager Billy Mcewan and his assistant Neil Richardson of their duties. Click here for full report.

17.06: Stags reserves lost 2-1 at Port Vale, after a delayed kick-off, this afternoon. Unused reserves from last night's 2-0 defeat at Kidderminster featured in the Stags side. Winger Michael Blackwood, on the road to recovery from a long-term injury, played.

16.16: Click here to read our latest Stags blog, penned by Stephen Thirkill who has been reporting on the club's recent matches.

16.10: Mansfield Town today announced the winner of its 50-50 draw from last Thursday's match. Unhappy fans rang Chad on Friday to complain that the Stags had said it would be carrying over the draw to the next home match - and chief executive John Hemmingham promised to look into the incident when contacted by Chad.

Tuesday, 9th December

22.54: Stags boss Billy McEwan reveals why Paddy Gamble missed the defeat at Kidderminster and why he had to bring in a new keeper on an emergency loan hours before kick-off. Click here for post-match reaction.

21.40: Stags slip to another defeat, this time 2-0 at Kidderminster and slip to fifth bottom in the BSP. Click here for match report.

21.40: GOAL! It's all over the Stags at Harriers as an 85th minute goal puts them two down. Click here for match report.

21.28: GOAL! Bad news for the Stags as Lowe gives Kidderminster the lead. Click here for match report.

20.32: Half-time at Kidderminster and the Stags are goalless. Click here for match report.

19.22: Two changes for the Stags at Kidderminster tonight, Somner and Gamble out of the starting XI. Click here for team news.

19.10: New Stags owner Steve Middleton celebrates the completion of the takeover, telling Chad: "I have yellow blood running through my veins." Click here for report.

18.44: It is revealed that Sheffield United keeper Jamie Annerson has joined on an emergency loan with keeper Paddy Gamble sidelined. Click here for report.

18.12: The takeover at Mansfield Town FC is finally over as the new owners acquire the majority shareholding in the club. Click here for report.

11.14: The Stags Supporters Association (SSA) still has places available at its free children's Christmas party. Click here for details.

10.12: The Stags' Football in the Community team has become the first non-league club to win the Football League Trust's Bronze Award. Click here for report.

Monday, 8th December

16.22: Stags boss Billy McEwan is calling on his players to show battling qualities, ahead of tomorrow night's match at Kidderminster. Click here for report.

16.10: Stags wingman Michael Blackwood is back in training at Field Mill after a long injury lay-off. Click here for report.

Friday, 5th December

15.32: Click here to listen to the latest edition of our podcast StagsTalk.

10.52: Stags fans protest group SFFC has issued a lengthy list of questions for the new owners of the club over the takeover delay. Click here for report.

10.22: To relive last night's match action in photos, click here.

02.02: The completition of the takeover at Field Mill is dragging on, after going past last night's deadline set by chairman Andy Perry. Click here for report.

Thursday, 4th December

23.54: Defiant Stags boss Billy Mcewan says there will be 'no surrender' from himself or the players after the disappointing 3-1 TV defeat to Oxford. Click here for post match reaction.

21.36: Final score at Field Mill and the Stags lose 3-1. Click here for match updates and here for considered match report.

21.18: GOAL! Another error by keeper Gamble and the Stags trail 3-1. Click here for match updates.

21.02: GOAL! Disaster for the Stags at the start of the second half as Guy pokes the visitors back into the lead. Click here for match updates.

20.33: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags are level at 1-1. Click here for match updates.

20.08: GOAL! The Stags are level through a terrific Nathan Arnold free kick. Click here for match updates.

19.56: GOAL! The Stags fall behind to an early Oxford goal. Click here for match updates.

19.15: Stags make one change for tonight's TV game against Oxford. Click here for team news.

13.02: Tonight's match against Oxford in front of the Setanta cameras goes ahead after the Field Mill pitch passed a 1pm pitch inspection. Click here for report.

09.58: Tonight's match against Oxford in front of the Setanta cameras faces a 1pm pitch inspection. Click here for report.

00.24: The Stags' New Year's Day match at home to Kettering may be called off if the Poppies win their FA Cup replay with Notts County. Click here for report.

Wednesday, 3rd December

16.02: Places are still available for the Stags Supporters Association (SSA) children's Christmas party. Click here for report.

11.16: Mansfield Town now have the foundations in place to kick on up the league table, according to boss Billy McEwan. Click here for report.

09.52: Long-term injury victim Jason White is finally kicking a ball again after fighting back from injury. Click here for report.

09.10: Mansfield MP Alan Meale has dropped a High Court legal action against a man who he claimed had written 'defamatory' comments about him. Click here for report

08.58: The number of Mansfield Town supporters arrested at matches has fallen for a second year running, new Home Office figures have revealed. Click here for report

Tuesday, 2nd December

17.16: Stags manager Billy McEwan has urged fanas to get behind the side ahead of Thursday's live TV game against Oxford. Click here for preview.

12.25: Max Chanot is to return to Sheffield United tomorrow after his loan spell ends. The youngster faces a four-game for his second red card with Stags. Click here for full story.

Monday, 1st December

17.45: Stags Supporters' Association's 'Bananamen' coach drivers caused a stir on the 500-odd mile round trip to Weymouth on Saturday. Click here for picture and story.

17.43: Stags' trip to Histon on Saturday's 3rd January will be postponed following Sunday's superb FA Cup victory over Leeds United. Histon will now host Swansea City in round three that weekend with Stags left to wait on a new date for their BSP clash.

14.12: Defender Max Chanot has been given a four-match ban for Saturday's red card at Weymouth. Click here for report.

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