Last night caretaker manager Paul Holland told a fans forum, organised by supporters group the Stags Supporters Association (SSA): "I have told them that there is no guaranteed first team football."

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Holland revealed that he had been delighted by the experienced duo's desire to come to Field Mill to try to play first team football, after spending long periods in the reserves at their current clubs - midfielder Horlock at Scunthorpe and wingman Wainwright at Darlington.

He said the players themselves - including former Northern Ireland international Horlock - had been telephoning him to check on the progress of their loan deal.

Holland also said he may strengthen the squad even further before the loan window closes later this month.

"I have ideas for a couple more new faces. It is not easy to get people into the club when you are second bottom, but now that we have got a couple of very experienced players in perhaps that will make others follow.

"But I have told everyone I speak to that there is no guarantee of first team football."