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Monday 31st December

12.44: Gareth Jelleyman has successfully had missing teeth reinserted after Saturday's bang in the face. But he and Alex John-Baptiste remain doubts as depleted Stags head for leaders MK Dons tomorrow. Click here for full story.

Sunday 30th December

14.42: To view match action photos from yesterday's match against Accrington Stanley at Field Mill, click here.

Saturday 29th December

17.46: Stags boss Billy Dearden questions his side's ability to fight back in matches after the defeat against Accrington Stanley, saying: "Just now, we don't have the character to fight back when we go a goal down." Click here for report and audio interview.

16.56: The Stags slump to another home defeat, 2-1 at the hands of Accrington Stanley, after a late flurry of goals, a red card for Martin McIntosh in injury time and losing Gareth Jelleyman through concussion. Click here for full report.

14.54: Stags fans protested ahead of the match with Accrington, again calling on owner Keith Haslam to sell the football club. Click here for report.

14.00: The Stags made just one change for the visit of Accrington to Field Mill this afternoon with midfielder Stephen Dawson suspended. Click here for team news.

Friday 28th December

18.10: Fans group Stags Fans For Change (SFFC) is still urging supporters to boycott tomorrow's match against Accrington Stanley.

13.56: Stags captain Jake Buxton's chances of returning for the vital match against Accrington Stanley are rated as just 50-50. Click here for report.

09.28: Seats are still available on the SSA coaches to MK Dons and Brighton. Click here for details.

Thursday 27th December

13.51: A one game ban for Stephen Dawson this weekend will leave a big hole for Mansfield Town to fill. Click here for full story.

13.51: Stags boss Bily Dearden is pleased but cautious over his squad-strengthening plans for next month so far. Click here for full story.

11.40: Stags fans are being urged to buy their tickets for the New Year's Day match at MK Dons ahead of the fixture to avoid queueing on the day. The new ground, Stadium MK, operates a ticket only policy through the turnstiles with fans having to insert their ticket into a bar code reader to gain entry to the impressive ground. Tickets are available from the Field Mill ticket office, priced £15 for adults, £11 concessions, £7 for 7-15-year-olds and under 7s free with a paying adult.

Wednesday 26th December

18.46: Stags striker John McAliskey has revealed he did not know he was going to be playing in the Boxing Day win over Peterborough until just before kick-off. Click here for audio interview.

18.34: Full back Johnny Mullins, one of the heroes of the Stags win over Peterborough, says the side can not wait for the next game. Click here to listen to an interview with the full back.

18.10: Stags' Stephen Dawson says the club must not get carried away by the win over Peterborough. Click here to listen to an interview with the influential midfielder.

17.28: Mansfield manager Billy Dearden hails his patched up side, who shook off illness and injuries for a vital win over Peterborough. Click here for interview.

16.56: YES! The Stags claim their first win in six matches, beating high flying Peterborough 2-0 to climb off the foot of the Football League. Click here for match report.

14.28: the Stags lost both central defenders Buxton and John-Baptiste ahead of this afternoon's vital match with high flying Peterborough. Click here for team news.

Monday 24th December

11.34: A football fan is appealing for help in fidning a MTFC metal badge. Click here for details.

11.04: Midfielder Stephen Dawson has been passed fit to play in the Boxing Day match against Peterborough. Click here for report.

09.10: The new supporters group, Mansfield Town Fans Together, has thanked fans for their initial support. Click here for story.

Saturday 22nd December

17.14: Stags fans Sean Revill and Laura March walked from Field Mill to Saltergate ahead of the big local derby this afternoon to raise cash for charity. Click here for details.

16.55: Billy Dearden admitted he can't wait for the January transfer window to open after today's derby defeat at Chesterfield. Click here for full report.

14.54: Derby day disaster for the Stags as they slump to a 2-0 defeat. Former Stag Kevin Gray was sent off in the second half for Chesterfield, but the visitors, already two goals down, could not capitalise. Click here for report.

Friday 21st December

16.50: Stags fans are being given the chance to have a say on what next season's kit will look like, at the Boxing Day game against Peterborough. Click here for report.

Thursday 20th December

15.56: Season ticket holders are being given the chance to visit the directors box on match days in a new scheme launched by new Stags chief executive Stephen Booth and chairman James Derry. Click here for details.

14.10: As of 2pm today, there are just 452 tickets (all standing) left for Stags' supporters for this Saturday's all-ticket away derby match at Chesterfield. The last chance to purchase tickets from the Field Mill ticket office is tomorrow, Friday, 21st December at 2pm.

13.10: Local derby rivals Stags and Chesterfield are both sweating on the fitness of their leading scorers ahead of Saturday's Saltergate showdown. Click here for full story.

13.10: Mansfield Town winger Matt Hamshaw said the side would need no extra motivation as they battle for local bragging rights at Chesterfield this Saturday. Click here for full story.

13.10: FA Cup sponsors E.ON are offering free coach travel to Stags fans for the long Third Round haul to Brighton. Click here for full story.

12.14: Mansfield Town skipper Jake Buxton today stood by his harsh words about his team mates' performance against Grimsby last week in an exclusive video interview with Chad. Click here for report.

Wednesday 19th December

17.10: Stags chairman James Derry has escaped a driving ban after admitting drink-driving, but claiming that his drinks were spiked at a football club dinner. Click here for report.

15.33: As of 2pm today, there are 505 tickets left for Stags' supporters for this Saturday's all-ticket away derby match at Chesterfield. The last chance to purchase Chesterfield tickets from the Field Mill ticket office is Friday, 21st December at 5pm.

15.05: Any Stags super fans out there? The Football League have launched a nationwide search to find the EA Sports 'Fan of the Year', with the winner to be honoured at a spectacular gala dinner at the London Hilton on 2nd March 2008. The Football League Awards are held in conjunction with FourFourTwo magazine and supporters are now being asked to put forward fellow fans for consideration for this award by submitting nominations via www.FourFourTwo.com. Anybody who knows a fan who has gone above and beyond the call of duty is encouraged to put their nomination forward, along with the reason why they feel their nominee should win this prestigious award. If you know someone you think worthy of the crown of 'EA Sports Fan of the Year' then get your nomination in before the closing date on 7th January 2008.

07.28: A new supporters group has been set up with the aim of buying Mansfield Town FC and giving the fans a say in the running of the club, Chad can reveal. Click here for report.

Tuesday 18th December

18.28: Horatio Westand-United, the unofficial Stags Poet Laureate and part-time lyricist, has penned another poem after the Stags' defeat at Grimsby. Click here to read the poem.

16.52: Stags supporters are being reminded that the ticket office at Field Mill is open until 7pm this evening, selling tickets for Saturday's derby at Chesterfield and the FA Cup clash at Brighton - both all-ticket matches. The new half-season tickets are also on sale.

16.02: Fans have been warned to stay away from trouble at Saturday's local derby at Chesterfield. Click here for story.

15.58: Stags players have visited King's Mill to visit poorly children at King'a Mill Hospital. Click here for report.

10.28: Stags fans Sean Revill and Laura Marsh are doing a sponsored walk on Saturday ahead of the local derby, walking from Field Mill to Saltergate. Click here for story.

Monday 17th December

20.22: Stags boss Billy Dearden says he wants upto three new players when the transfer window re-opens in January. Click here for report.

16.24: Full back Dan Martin is struggling to be fit for the derby clash at Chesterfield on Saturday. Click here for story.

11.16: It has now been announced following discussions between the two clubs that tickets will be on sale at Field Mill until 5pm Friday. Click here for details.

10.26: There are still more than 700 tickets of the 1,870 allocation for the big derby clash at Chesterfield on Saturday 22nd December and tickets will only be sold until 5pm Wednesday.

10.10: Stags striker Danny Reet has extended his loan period with Alfreton Town until the end of the season - and can now not be recalled for the rest of the season. Click here for report.

09.44: Stags players will be visiting King's Mill Hospital tomorrow (Tuesday) to present gifts to children. Click here for story.

Saturday 15th December

18.44: Dejected Stags captain Jake Buxton says four or five players 'are not giving everything for the badge' after the defeat at Grimsby. Click here for interview report.

18.28: Mansfield manager Billy Dearden says the off-the-field saga at Field Mill is not helping as the side fail to win away again this season and are four points adrift at the foot of the Football League. Click here for his reaction to the defeat at Grimsby.

17.40: Stags lose 1-0 at Grimsby to leave themselves deep in the relegation mire. Click here for match report.

15.00: Two changes for Stags at Grimsby. Click here for report.

15.00: Stags chairman James Derry tell fans he feels he will still be involved in buying the club from Keith Haslam after Christmas. Click here for report.

Friday 14th December

18.20: Mansfield Town have launched a half-season ticket offer. Click here for details.

14.40: Stags' young defender Ashley Kitchen has gone out on loan. Click here for report.

10.02: Fans group SFFC is urging supporters to continue to boycott the club in protest at owner Keith Haslam, Click here for report.

09.24: Stags keeper Carl Muggleton says Saturday's match at Grimsby is 'a massive game'. Click here for interview.

Thursday 13th December

17.00: The Stags have almost 800 tickets remaining of their 1,870 allocation for the big derby clash at Chesterfield on Saturday 22nd December. Click here for report.

13.54: Stags captain Jake Buxton says 'being at the bottom of the league hurts all the players'. Click here for report.

13.46: Mansfield Town need to pick up more points on the road to help them successfully avoid relegation from the Football League, boss Billy Dearden admitted today. Click here for story.

Wednesday 12th December

15.02: Stags new chief executive Stephen Booth has agreed to answer questions from Chad readers and website users. Click here for details of how to put your questions to the new man in charge.

14.48: Stags midfielder Lee Bell has had an operation. Click here for details.

13.26: Mansfield Town say there are 1001 tickets still left for the away derby at Chesterfield on 22nd December.

09.10: New Stags chief executive Stephen Booth has made an impassioned plea for supporters and sponsors to return to Field Mill . . . before it is too late - click here for story - and says that the club at least 500 more home supporters athrough the gates to survive - click here for story.

Tuesday 11th December

22.20: James Derry consortium member John Thorpe has said its £3m takeover offer for Mansfield Town FC, turned down by owner Keith Haslam, will not be repeated or increased. Click here for report.

18.10: Tickets for the Third Round FA Cup tie at Brighton at the beginning of January will go on sale later this week. Click here for details.

17.30: New Stags executive Stephen Booth has met representatives from three fans groups at separate meetings. Click here for report.

16.46: Stags boss Billy Dearden hopes his injured midfield players may be fit for Saturday's relegation clash at Grimsby. Click here for report.

Monday 10th December

16.26: Mansfield Town's away shirt will be available to buy from Tuesday morning at 9am. Click here for details

12.34: Tickets for the big local derby at Chesterfield on the Saturday before Christmas are selling fast. Click here for details.

10.44: Stags' chairman James Derry's drink-driving case has been switched. Click here for details.

Sunday 9th December

18.20: Staff at Mansfield Town will on Tuesday officially meet new chief executive Stephen Booth. Click here for report.

Saturday 8th December

17.20: The Stags remain two points adrift at the foot of the Football League after a mixed set of results for their relegation rivals, following the postponement of this afternoon's match against Bury at Field Mill. Click here for details.

13.20: The match with Bury has been called off following the pitch inspection. Click here for report.

12.40: This afternoon's match with Bury faces a pitch inspection at 1.15. Click here for details.

Friday 7th December

18.10: The Stags home match with Wrexham, postponed because of international call-ups affecting the Welsh side, has been re-arranged for Tuesday 15th January - although if the Stags draw at Brighton in their FA Cup Third Round tie the replay will be on that date at Field Mill and the Wrexham match would be at Field Mill on Tuesday 19th February.

12.00 Mansfield Town report that 313 tickets have already been sold for the local derby at Chesterfield before Christmas. Click here for details.

10.48: Mansfield Town Football in the Community is holding a one-day Christmas Special Soccer School at Field Mill. Click here for details.

09.12: Stephen Booth, the new chief executive at Mansfield Town, has called on fans not to boycott and protest at matches. Click here for story

Thursday 6th December

15.26: If you are going Christmas late-night shopping tonight or over the weekend, the Stags have asked fans and the community to remember their Christmas appeal - first issued through Chad at the beginning of November - for new books and toys for sick and disadvantaged children this Christmas. Click here for details.

15.06: Stags' home match with Wycombe Wanderers has been switched to Tuesday, 8th January next year because of Mansfield's FA Cup Third Round tie at Brighton the previous Saturday, kick-off 7.45pm.

15.04: One fan has sent us his poetic take on Wednesday's goalless draw against Bradford and the current uncertainty at Field Mill. Click here to read his poem.

14.54: Fans groups are being urged to protest outside Field Mill ahead of Saturday's game with Bury and boycott the match. Click here for report.

12.45: Mansfield manager Billy Dearden doesn't think last night's spot kick miss will prevent Mickey Boulding stepping up to take the next one. Click here for full story.

12.12: Stags face a midfield injury crisis for Saturday's vital match at home to Bury. Last night Lee Bell and Dan Martin picked up injuries to join Nathan Arnold and Jon D'Laryea on the sidelines, leaving Town without a recognised central midfielder to partner Stephen Dawson. Click here for full story.

Wednesday 5th December

22.22: Stags boss Billy Dearden says a draw was probably a fair result after the 0-0 against Bradford City at Field Mill. Click here for interview.

21.52: It stays goalless as the Stags are held 0-0 by Bradford, their first home goalless draw for two years. It is now 368 minutes since they conceded a goal at Field Mill. Micky Boulding's saved penalty proved vital. After a thrilling first half, the second period saw few chances. Click here for full report.

20.32: No goals in the first half at Field Mill, but Micky Boulding's 20th minute penalty was saved by the keeper while Omar Daley hit the post for Bradford.

19.20: Stags boss Billy Dearden names an unchanged team for the visit of Bradford. Click here for team news.

14.35: The Football League and FourFourTwo are pleased to announce that the Football League Awards are back and once again Mansfield Town fans can have their say on which Football League players should make FourFourTwo's prestigious Top 50 list. This year divisional awards have been introduced to honour clubs from The Championship, League One and League Two. Click here for full story.

08.14: Chad can reveal that the consortium's offer rejected by Keith Haslam would have been almost £3m to the owner. Click here for story.

Tuesday 4th December

22.10: Stags' new chief executive Stephen Booth admits the club has been in limbo. Click here for interview. Owner Keith Haslam has also revealed that he will not be taking a salary out of the club anymore. Click here for interview.

22.02: Stags hit rock bottom of the Football League without even kicking a ball. Away wins for Lincoln and Wrexham send the Stags, who have two games in hand on most clubs above them, to the foot of Division II.

18.22: Stags chairman James Derry has tonight told Chad why he welcomes the new chief executive at Field Mill. Click here for story.

18.08: Fans group Stags Fans For Change calls on supporters to boycott all matches at Field Mill. Click here for report.

12.42: Stags owner Keith Haslam sprung a another surprise on Tuesday lunchtime as the sale of Mansfield Town took another twist when he stepped aside and appointed chartered accountant Stephen Booth as chief executive. Click here to read the full story.

12.30: Mansfield Town FC has been named as the second best club in the country for its Football In The Community programme. Click here to read the full story

11.45: Jon D'Laryea and Nathan Arnold have been ruled out of tomorrow night's home clash with Bradford City. D'Laryea has a slight calf strain while Arnold has suffered a recurence of his ankle injury and is back on the treatment table. However, Stephen Dawson will be fit after limping off with a knock on Sunday.

Monday 3rd December

17.48: Mansfield Town FC has explained why its stewards prevented Stags fans from taking large banners into the FA Cup tie at Harrogate on Sunday. Click here for story.

17.20: Stags chairman and would-be owner James Derry is to stay at Field Mill and try 'to thrash out a deal' for the club with owner Keith Haslam, despite the rejection of his consortium's offer last week. Click here for report.

16.34: Mansfield Town have stressed that their home match against Bradford is on Wednesday and not tomorrow night. The game was moved back 24 hours due to the club's FA Cup tie yesterday but some supporters have been calling the club believing it is still being played tomorrow, as originally planned.

14.35: Stags' FA Cup Third Round tie away at Brighton & Hove Albion will be an all ticket affair. Ticket prices have not yet been finalised, but the club have announced that Brighton have allocated them 894 tickets. The match will be played on 5th January 2008 (3pm)
The home match with Wycombe Wanderers scheduled to be played on that date has now been postponed. A new date will soon be set.

10.22: View a slideshow of photographs from the special FA Cup event held by E.ON at the Victoria pub in Mansfield yesterday. Click here for story.

Sunday 2nd December

18.50: James Derry tells Chad he will make a decision tomorrow on his future at Field Mill and his consortium's bid, confirming there will be no meeting with owner Keith Haslam, who rejected his offer for the club on Thursday. Click here for full story.

17.54: View photographs from this afternoon's FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway. Click here.

16.20: Stags boss Billy Dearden thanks the fans who made the trip to harrogate in difficult weather conditions. Click here for report.

16.10: Stags keeper Carl Muggleton and two-goal Micky Boulding give their verdict on the Stags' win at Harrogate. Click here for report.

15.28: Stags boss Billy Dearden says the FA Cup Third Round trip to Brighton will be very difficult and calls for a final decision on the takeover talks so that 'we can know where we are going'. Click here for report.

15.12: The reward for the win at Harrogate in the FA Cup is a trip to Brighton. Click here for report.

15.04: The Stags are through to the Third Round after a narrow 3-2 win at the FA Cup minnows. Click here for match report.

15.00: The Stags denied another penalty when the keeper seems to bring down Brown.

14.59: As the game goes into five minures of injury time, Muggleton saves a curling drive from that man Davidson.

14.57: Dawson limps off to be replaced by D'Laryea with two minutes to go, following one of several rash challenges from the home side.

14.54: GOAL! Davidson strikes again to make the last seven minutes nervous. The Stags fail to clear a corner and Davidson is left unmarked to pass the ball into the roof of the net.

14.45: GOAL! The Stags are in the Third Round surely? Railway failed to clear a free kick and a clever dummy allows Brown to cross for Micky Boulding to tap in from close range.

14.43: Simon Brown returns from injury to replace Rory Boulding with 17 minutes left.

14.42: A fine save from a Rory Boulding cross denies Micky Boulding the chance to secure victory.

14.30: Stags denied a clear penalty when Micky Boulding is brought down fro behind on the goalline.

14.29: GOAL! Harrogate are back in the game just when the Stags looked comfortable, substitute Davidson heading in a free kick from the touchline on the hour.

14.19: GOAL! Michael Boulding races through to double the Stags lead with his 12th goal of the season, sprinting clear onto Rory Boulding's flick-on from a John-Baptiste clearance.

14.15: Powerful Rory Boulding shot well saved by the keeper at the start of the second half as the Stags look to seal a place in the Third Round.

14.14: Stags kick-off, no substitutions at half-time.

13.55: Half-time at Harrogate - Stags winning 1-0.

13.49: GOAL! Jelleyman shot saved by the keeper, but he blocks the follow-up clearance and the ball spins into the net.

13.48: Rory Boulding shot saved at the second attempt by the keeper. Then Mullins fires across the face of goal and narrowly wide.

13.29: The Stags settle after a nervous start and Micky Boulding goes close to the breakthrough with a diving effort.

13.14: Ryan hits the bar for Harrogate from one of two early free kicks which cause problems for the Stags.

13.10: Stags kick-off in the puring rain in front of the live Match Of the Day cameras for their long-awaited FA Cup tie at non league Harrogate Railway. Manager Billy Dearden names an unchanged team from the side beaten at Rochdale. Muggleton, Mullins, Buxton, John-Baptiste, Martin, Hamshaw, Bell, Dawson, Jelleyman, Boulding M, Boulding R. Simon Brown among the substitutes. TV viwers can clearly hear the 'We Want Haslam Out' chants - together with backing for the players.

12.40: As the rain continues to pour at Harrogate, soaked Stags fans are given FREE yellow and blue umbrellas - and hats - to help keep them dry.

12.00: Covers - at a cost of £4,000 - have been placed on the pitch at Harrogate Railway to ensure this afternoon's FA Cup tie, live on BBC's Match Of The Day, goes ahead. Heavy rain is still falling in Harrogate, but with many people working on the pitch to drain any standing water it is not thought that the match is in doubt. However, the pitch is surrounded by thick mud and standing water. The fire brigade is pumping away any standing water.

Saturday 1st December

21.28: Three Mansfield Town fans groups have united to put more pressure on controversial owner Keith Haslam, calling on fans to boycott income streams to the club. Click here for report.

16.02: Stags owner Keith Haslam has this afternoon denied he has a meeting planned with James Derry on Monday to discuss Derry's rejected takeover offer. Click here for full report.

15.10: Ex-Stags centre back Jon-Olav Hjelde is quitting English football and returning to his native Norway. Hjelde (35) has announced his retirement after failing to find a new club since leaving Mansfield at the end of last season. The former Nottingham Forest defender joined Mansfield in 2005, playing 59 games before being released by manager Billy Dearden in the summer.

14.40: The Stags set off from Field Mill this afternoon for an overnight stay at Harrogate ahead of tomorrow's eagerly-awaited FA Cup match. The Second Round tie is being televised live on BBC 1's Match Of The Day. Fans, angry at Keith Haslam's decision not to sell the club to the James Derry consortium, will be staging protests at the match. The Stags will be without the injured Nathan Arnold with Simon Brown expected to return from injury to the matchday squad of 16.