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Friday 30th November

16.40: Stags winger Nathan Arnold has been ruled out of the FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway. Click here for report.

15.54: Take a look at the new Stags' shirts, sponsored by computer games giant EA Sports, for Sunday's FA Cup tie. Click here for story.

11.14: Angry fans are planning 'Haslam Out' demonstrations at Sunday's live televised FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway, following Keith Haslam's decision to reject a bid for the club yesterday. Click here for details.

09.40: Fans group Stags Fans For Change is holding a fundraising race night tonight at the New Ram, Littleworth, Mansfield, at 7.30pm, click here for details.

Thursday 29th November

15.30: Stags manager Billy Dearden has a fully fit squad to choose from for Sunday's FA Cup second round tie at Harrogate Railway. To view a full video interview with Dearden, click here.

14.54: Angry fans have lashed out at the decision by owner Keith Haslam to reject an offer for the club by James Derry's consortium. Click here for full story.

14.36: Consortium leader James Derry is to meet Stags owner Keith Haslam on Monday morning in a last-ditch bid to save his takeover plans, after Mr Haslam today rejected his buyout offer. Click here for details.

14.12: Amid all the takover talk dominating Field Mill today, midfielder Stephen Dawson assured fans the manager and players were staying firmly focussed on the football. Click here for full story.

14.05: Mansfield Town Football Club have today had 30 FA Cup tickets returned to their ticket office, some from fans disgruntled at Keith Haslam's decision not to sell the club to the James Derry consortium. These are now available for season ticket holders and Stags Supporters Association members to purchase, for this Sunday's tie at Harrogate Railway. The tickets are expected to sell out fast. Season ticket holders and SSA members now have priority to purchase them. Season Ticket holders must produce their season ticket book at the ticket office, and SSA members must bring their membership card.

12.52: Mansfield Town FC owner Keith Haslam has rejected the offer from the James Derry consortium. Click here for full story.

12.18: Stags boss Billy Dearden was given an FA Cup booster this morning when, for the first time this season, he had an empty treatment room and his entire first team squad training with him.
Today Jon D'Laryea (Achille's tendon), Simon Brown (hamstring)and Nathan Arnold (ankle) all returned to full training after shaking off their respective knocks. Video interview with Billy Dearden will appear online soon.

12.05: Excitement is mounting in Harrogate for Sunday's visit of Mansfield. Railway Chairman Rob Northfield, manager Vince Brockie and skipper Rob Morgan give their views. Click here for full story.

11.50: Keith Haslam has asked James Derry for a short extension to his noon deadline for a decision on the Derry consortium's bid to buy the club.

11.10: With less than an hour to go before the Derry consortium's 12noon deadline on its takeover offer, there has been no reply from Stags owner Keith Haslam.

Wednesday 28th November

19.12: James Derry tonight told Chad that the consortium will walk away from its proposed takeover of the Stags if it does not receive an answer from owner Keith Haslam by 12noon on Thursday, 29th November. The ultimatum follows a statement from the chief executive a few hours earlier. Chad also tracked down Mr Haslam tonight and spoke to the man at the centre of the protracted sale saga. Click here for full story.

16.58: Stags chairman Keith Haslam has issued a new statement on the proposed takeover of the club. Click here for details.

11.40: Stags are off for a walk on the Derbyshire moors and a pub lunch today as part of manager Billy Dearden's preparations for Sunday's big Cup tie. Click here for full story.

11.40: Gareth Jelleymen reckons it could be a war of attrition in which Stags' fitness can win the day at Harrogate. Click here for full story.

11.40: Jake Buxton is looking forward to his second live TV game on Sunday. Click here for full story.

10.46: The Stags have been allocated 1,870 tickets for the derby match at Chesterfield on Saturday 22nd December. Tickets will go on sale first to season ticket holders on 6th-8th December. Click here for details.

09.26: The Stags' allocation of 320 tickets for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate has sold out, with the last four being sold this morning. Click here for details.

09.18: James Derry says he has been told he will get an answer to his buyout bid by the end of this week. Click here for details.

Tuesday 27th November

21.15: Stags' youngsters go out of the FA Youth Cup, beaten 4-1 at home by Carlisle United. Click here for details.

18.20: Just four tickets remain for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate on Sunday. Click here for story

17.30: Just five tickets remain for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate on Sunday. Click here for story

15.04: Just 20 tickets remain for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate, reports www.mansfieldtown.net. Click here for story

12.12: Just 45 tickets remain for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate on Sunday. Click here for story.

11.16: FA Cup tickets for the tie at Harrogate have almost sold out, with just 60 of the 320 allocation left an hour after tickets went on sale at 10am. Click here for story.

09.22: Buy this week's Chad for a great FA Cup prize if you are not going to the televised match at Harrogate. Click here for details.

08.10: The Stags' youngsters play their re-arranged FA Youth Cup Second Round tie against Carlisle United at Field Mill tonight, kick-off 7pm. Admission prices are £3 adults and £1 concessions. Last week's match was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Monday 26th November

11.48: Stags boss Billy Dearden reveals that three first team players - Jon D'Laryea, Nathan Arnold and Simon Brown - are all rated as doubtful for Sunday's televised FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway. D'Laryea has an achilles knock, Brown is still recovering from a hamstring injury and Arnold has an ankle problem which kept him out of the match at Rochdale on Saturday.

10.30: The BBC has named the pundits who will cover the Stags' FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway, to be screened live on Match Of The Day on Sunday. Click here for details.

00.10: Fans group Stags Supporters Association has issued travel details for Sunday's televised FA Cup tie at non league Harrogate Railway. Click here for story.

Sunday 25th November

10.30: If you are going Christmas shopping today, the Stags have asked fans and the community to remember their Christmas appeal - first issued through Chad at the beginning of the month - for new books and toys for sick and disadvantaged children this Christmas. Click here for details.

Saturday 24th November

17.48: Dejected Stags boss slams his players for their poor second half display in the 1-0 defeat Rochdale. Click here for story.

16.58 Stags slip to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Rochdale after a dreadful second half showing. Click here for match report.

14.30: Stags boss Billy Dearden keeps the brothers Boulding, Rory and Micky, in the attack for Mansfield's first match in two weeks. But he springs a surprise by leaving Jon D'Laryea on the subs bench for the match at Rochdale.

Friday 23rd November

15.22: Mansfield Town announce that FA Cup tickets for the tie at Harrogate Railway will go on sale on Tuesday at 10am, priced £18/£8. Click here for details.

15.08: Free tickets to Stags matches are part of an IT course being run at Field Mill next year. Click here for story.

11.08: Click here to see a video interview with Stags midfielder Jon D'Laryea talking about playing against his brother for the first time, at Rochdale tomorrow.

10.54: Mansfield Town announce they have now been allocated 330 tickets for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway next weekend.

Thursday 22nd November

15.30: Stags owner Keith Haslam says he will make a decision on James Derry's bid for the club by next week. Click here for report.

14.40: Young midfielder Danny Sleath has gone out on loan to Boston United. Click here for full story.

13.28: The Stags have announced that EA Sports will sponsor the club's shirts for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate. Click here for full report.

13.25: It seems unlikely there will be any comings or goings at Field Mill before tonight's transfer window deadline. Click here for full story.

13.25: England are out of Euro 2008 and Steve McLaren has paid for it with his job today. Stags boss Billy Dearden feels the number of foreign players in the Premiership are the root cause of our demise. Click here for full story.

13.25: Danny Reet has warned his Stags colleagues what to expect at Rochdale and told how frustrated he is to fall behind Rory Boulding in the pecking order at Field Mill. Click here for full story.

13.02: Mansfield MP Alan Meale has said the protracted sale of the Stags is 'disturbing . . . and worrying for the staff'. Click here for full story.

12.10: Frustrated Stags' manager Billy Dearden has hit out at the length of time the protracted sale of Mansfield Town FC is taking. Click here for full story.

12.04: Stags wingman Nathan Arnold is a major doubt for Saturday's match at Rochdale with his ankle injury making him 99% certain to miss out on the Spotland trip. Click here for full story.

11.40: Harrogate Railway have announced that the Stags will be given just 290 tickets (standing) for the FA Cup tie on Sunday 2nd December and that the capacity for the tie has been revised down to 1,221 after the row, exclusively revealed by Chad on Wednesday, over erecting a temporary stand. Click here for story.

10.02: Mansfield Town have announced details of when they will be selling tickets for the FA Cup Second Round tie at Harrogate on 2nd December. Click here for story.

00.10: Mansfield Town FC have renewed their Christmas appeal - first ussed through Chad at the beginning of the month - for new books and toys for sick and disadvantaged children this Christmas. Click here for details.

Wednesday 21st November

18.30: Stags' chairman James Derry says that he will give owner Keith Haslam until the end of the week to make a decision on his consortium's bid for the Stags. Click here for report.

17.44: The Stags' allocation for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway has been slashed after a row over a temporary stand. Click here for full report.

15.12: Simon Brown is still a major doubt for Saturday's match at Rochdale. The striker is suffering with a hamstring injury picked up against Hereford earlier this month. For more details go to the club's official website, click here.

12.06: Consortium member John Thorpe has thanked Stags fans and the business community for their 'magnificent support' as the consortium awaits a decision from Keith Haslam on their offer to buy the football club. Click here for full report.

Tuesday 20th November

19.40: Tickets for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate on Sunday 2nd December will be £18 for adults and £8 for concessions. Mansfield Town have yet to announce when the Stags' allocation of 650 tickets will go on sale, although it is known they will be available first to season ticket holders and then to members of the SSA, before any remaining go on general sale. Capacity for the Second Round match, to be screened live on BBC TV, has been set at 2,174 - almost 1,500 less than five years ago when Railway hosted Bristol City at the same stage in front of Sky's cameras.

19.10: Controversial Stags' owner Keith Haslam has exclusively told Chad that he doesn't want to be at the football club anymore and remains 'very interested in selling', a few hours after receiving a final offer from James Derry's consortium. Click here for full story.

12.12: Tonight's FA Youth Cup tie with Carlisle United has, as expected, been called off. Click here for full report.

Monday 19th November

15.34: There will be a pitch inspection tomorrow ahead of the FA Youth Cup tie against Carlisle United. Click here for report.

14.28: Stags' boss Billy Dearden has been on a spying mission to watch FA Cup opponents Harrogate Railway. Click here for details.

10.16: Stags chairman Keith Haslam appears in court accused of motoring offences. Click here for story.

Saturday 17th November

17.12: To watch footage of the Stags take part in Soocer AM's Cross bar Challenge, part of the cult TV show's regular features, click here.

16.22: Stags' youth team lost 4-2 at home to Lincoln City today, Lewis Trimmer and Tom Naylor the scorers. Click here for report on the club's official website.

11.24: Mansfield Town say they expect to be able to release details on Monday of when tickets will go on sale for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway on Sunday 2nd December. The Stags have been allocated 650 tickets for the all-ticket, televised Second Round clash. Tickets will be available first to season ticket holders, any remaining will go on sale to Stags Supporters Association members and then any still left will go on general sale.

Friday 16th November

19.28: Sky Sports have confirmed that the tags will feature in Soccer AM's Crossbar Challenge feature tomorrow. Click here for details.

14.47: Martin McIntosh came through half of today's 3-0 reserve friendly defeat by Chesterfield without a problem. Click here for full story.

11.48: Incoming Stags owner James Derry says the takeover of the football club could be completed next week. Click here for details.

11.30: Fans group Stags Fans For Change has called for a statement on the takeover delay at Mansfield Town FC. Click here for full story.

10.02: Stags' owner Keith Haslam is to appear in court for a motoring offence, Chad can reveal. Click here for details.

Thursday 15th November

13.05: Martin McIntosh will begin his comeback from injury in a friendly behind-closed-doors reserve game with neighbours Chesterfield tomorrow (Friday, noon). Click here for full story.

13.05:Billy Dearden will take advantage of Stags' blank weekend to check on FA Cup second round opponents Harrogate Railway at Garforth Town. Click here for full story.

13.05:Jon D'Laryea is hoping to be up against his brother, Nathan, in League action for the first time in two weeks time when Stags play Rochdale. Click here for full story.

13.05: Irish midfielder Stephen Dawson has warned that Stags must not let the FA Cup excitement stop them concentrating on the important League Two game at Rochdale next week. Click here for full story.


10.24: The consortium trying to buy the Stags says it is aware of an issue surrounding grants given to the football club seven years ago. Click here for full story.

Wednesday 14th November

19.18: Stags fans are being urged to join supporters group the SSA. And existing Blue members are being asked to upgrade to Amber. Click here for story.

18.58: The Stags' FA Cup opponents, little Harrogate Railway, have a secret weapon - motivational speaker and chairman Rob Northfield. Click here for full story.

18.20: The Stags will get no more than 650 tickets for the FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway, their chairman has told Chad. Click here for full story.

12.11: Kick-off time for Stags' televised FA Cup game at Harrogate Railway has been slightly altered. Click here for story

11.44: Stags have confirmed the Bradford game has been moved back 24 hours. Click here for story.

10.04: The secretaries at the Stags and Bradford City are in discussions today over whether the Division II match between the two sides at the beginning of December will be moved. The match at Field Mill is scheduled for Tuesday 4th December, but the Stags are asking for the match to be moved after their FA Cup tie at Harrogate Railway was switched to the previous Sunday, just over 48 hours earlier.

09.56: The Stags are likely to be allocated 650 tickets for the eagerly awaited FA Cup Second Round tie at non league Harrogate Railway, according to the minnows. Details of the final capacity for the match and when tickets will go on sale have still to be released.

Tuesday 13th November

15.56: Stags' FA Cup Second Round tie at Harrogate Railway WILL be live on TV, kick-off 1.15pm on Sunday 2nd December. Click here for story.

15.28: Mansfield Town FC confirm which players will join manager Billy Dearden at the switch-on of Mansfield's Christmas Lights on Thursday evening. Click here for full story.

10.48: Incoming Stags' associate director John Thorpe, part of James Derry's frontline management team, insists the club's safety culture is professional, following comments made by the Safety Advisory Group at Nottinghamshire County Council. Click here for full story.

Monday 12th November

16.58: Mansfield Town have been told they will not receive any news on tickets or arrangements for their FA Cup second round tie at non-League Harrogate Railway until safety officials have completed a safety inspection of their Station View ground, which is expected to have been completed by the end of this week.

12.50: The Stags youth team's FA Youth Cup Second Round home tie with Carlisle United will take place on Tuesday 20th November, kick-off 7pm, admission 33/£1.

11.28: Saturday's hero Rory Boulding was the latest addition to the Stags' injury list this morning. Click here for full story.

Sunday 11th November

18.13: Stags boss Billy Dearden was pleased with this afternoon's Cup draw. Click here for full story.

17.26: Stags have been handed a tricky draw in the Second Round of the FA Cup, away to non league giantkillers Harrogate Railway. Click here for report.

16.44: To view photos from the FA Cup win over Lewes, click here.

Saturday 10th November

18.48: Rory Boulding talks about his dream debut for the Stags, scoring one goal and making another for his brother Micky in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Lewes as the Boulding brothers wrote their names into the Mansfield Town FC history books. Click here for full report.

17.48: Stags boss Billy Dearden praises his young players after the 3-0 FA Cup win over Lewes. Click here for report.

16.56: Stags defeat non-league Lewes 3-0 to reach the second round of the FA Cup. Click here for match report.

15.40: Stags make history for the second successive week. Seven days after Simon Brown's hat-trick broke a club record, Micky and Rory Boulding become the first Stags players to score in the same match since the Wheatleys in 1911 - Stags lead 2-0.

15.00: Brothers Micky and Rory Boulding line up in the same Stags side for the first time as Rory makes his debut. Click here for preview.

14.00: There were three major surprises in the Stags' line-up for the FA Cup First Round tie with Lewes. Click here for full story.

9th November

14.40: Defender Martin McIntosh is back in training after suffering a hamstring strain in September, but he is not expected to be in the FA Cup squad tomorrow against Lewes.

14.26: Stags' Football In The Community has been to Birklands School in Warsop. Click here for details.

8th November

22.22: Fans are urged to buy the matchday programme on Saturday for the FA Cup tie against Lewes to help them gain priority for ticket sales in later rounds, should the Stags progress. Click here for full story.

20.28: If Saturday's FA Cup First Round tie with Lewes ends in a draw, the replay would be at the Blue Square South side's Dripping Pan ground on Wednesday 21st November, kick-off 7.45 pm

13.05: At the age of 39 Stags keeper Carl Muggleton reckons it's time he enjoyed his first FA Cup run. Click here for full story.

13.05: Stags skipper Jake Buxton looks forward to Saturday's FA Cup tie with Lewes. Click here for VIDEO interview.

11.06: Carl Muggleton and Jake Buxton have been talking about this Saturday's FA Cup tie with non league Lewes. Full stories to follow.

11.04: Manager Bill Dearden says Simon Brown is unlikely to figure for at least three weeks with a hamstring strain. With Lee Bell still limping from a shin injury on Tuesday, Jon D'Laryea stands by for first start in eight months. Click here for full story and FA Cup team news preview.

10.56: Sean McAllister has returned to Sheffield Wednesday after a two-month loan spell at Field Mill. Click here for story.

7th November

22.25: Mansfield Town's youngsters' reward for beating Alfreton in the first round of the FA Youth Cup on Monday is a home tie with Carlisle. Click here for details.

16.42: Stags were beaten 2-0 at Hull City in this afternoon's reserve friendly. The Tigers were 3-0 up at the break and added a third near the end. But Jon D'Laryea came through another hour of action and could be in line for a start on Saturday if Lee Bell's shin injury prevents him from playing. More in-detail news on Stags' injury situation in the morning.

10.46: The line-up for this afternoon's behind-closed-doors friendly with Hull City is named. Click here for story.

10.38: Mansfield Town, confirming last week's news revealed on Stagswatch that the Wrexham game is postponed, say they have been told that Wrexham must first fulfill a re-arranged match with Rochdale, from a postponement earlier in the season, before they can come to Field Mill. Click here for story.

00.43: Stags reserves travel to Hull City for a friendly this afternoon. Click here for full story.

6th November

22.30: The Football League has agreed to a request by Wrexham to postpone their match against the Stags at Field Mill on Saturday 17th November due to international call-ups. Click here for full report.

22.10: The Stags have fresh injury worries in an injury-jinxed season after Lee Bell and Simon Brown joined the injury list in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Hereford. Click here for story.

22.02 Disappointed Stags boss Bill Dearden says he felt Mansfield deserved a draw in the 2-1 loss at Hereford. Click here for full report.

21.40: Stags defeated 2-1 at Hereford, their first reverse in five matches, despite five minutes of injury time. They drop one place in the table after Bradford win. Click here for match report.

21.34: Hamshaw, Boulding, John-Baptiste and Holmes all have efforts on goal as the Stags search for a late equaliser and Bell hits woodwork at a free kick.

21.11: GOAL! Micky Boulding (65) into double figures for the season after Stephen Dawson shot is saved.

21.09: D'Laryea on as a second half substitute for the second successive match, replacing Arnold. Holmes also on for the injured Brown.

20.54: GOAL! Benjamin (48) doubles Hereford's lead at the start of the second half with a header to further punish the Stags for wasting those first half chances, Ainsworth again the proivider.

20.32: Half-time at Hereford and the frustrated Stags trail 1-0 and have had Buxton (foul) and Dawson (dissent) booked. Hereford keeper Brown made two good saves to deny Boulding, who also went twice on two other occasions. Hereford created far fewer chances, but crucially took one of the two they created.

20.10: GOAL! Robinson scores for Hereford (25). The first goal the Stags have conceded in 314 minutes, after Boulding again with a header and Matt Hamshaw with a shot had gone close for the visitors. Manager Bill Dearden argues with the officials, claiming offside in the build-up to the goal.

20.00: Fifteen minutes gone and the Stags are still locked at 0-0 at Edgar Street. Michael Boulding has had two shots saved.

19.45: The Stags kick-off at Hereford looking to extend their unbeaten run to five matches, having made just one change as expected, full back John Mullins returning from suspension. Gareth Jelleyman returns to the substitutes' bench with John McAlliskey missing out on the trip due to an abscess.

15.36: The safety chief behind restrictions on ground capacity at Mansfield Town has told Chad she believes they could be lifted fully before the end of the season. Click here for full story.

13.54: Mansfield Town have launched an appeal to collect toys and books as Christmas gifts for sick children over the festive season. Click here for details.

13.16: Stags fans are urged by the club to take advantage of a hospitality package at this Saturday's FA Cup tie against Lewes. Fans in the executive lounge can enjoy a two-course hot meal, meet some of the players, have a match ticket, match programme and car park space for £35, £22.50 concessions. Contact Laura Atherton 482482 for details.

09.04: Fans group the SSA is urging more supporters to join the group as it looks to break the 1,000 barrier on the back of the feelgood factor now surrounding Field Mill. Click here for full story.

5th November

21.34: Stags' youth progressed to the Second Round of the FA Cup, matching their first team with a 5-0 win over Alfreton. Click here for details.

21.00: Mansfield Town's youth team are on course for a place in the Second Round of the FA Youth Cup, leading 2-0 at home to Alfreton with half an hour remaining.

19.40: Ex-Stags stars will 'always be welcome' at Field Mill once James Derry's consortium takes control. Click here for full story.

12.16: The Stags have no new injury worries ahead of Tuesday night's trip to high flying Hereford when John Mullins will come straight back in after suspension. Long-term injury victim Jon D'Laryea came through his first team return without any ill effects, after a seven-month lay-off as second half substitute on Saturday. However, he will not start at Edgar Street. The match could be the last at the club for Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sean McAllister at the end of his loan period. Click here for full story.

4th November

11.36: Delighted incoming chairman James Derry has thanked Stags fans for a second successive week as the feelgood factor continues to surround the football club. Click here for full story.

11.12: To view a slideshow of match action photos from the resounding 5-0 win over Macclesfield yesterday, click here.

3rd November

20.20: Confidence is the key to the Stags' resurgence says keeper Carl Muggleton after the 5-0 win over Macclesfield. Click here to listen to an interview.

19.40: Hat-trick hero Simon Brown talks about his record-breaking hat-trick. Click here for report.

18.26: Vote for your man of the match after the fantastic 5-0 rout of Macclesfield. Click here to find out how.

17.26: Manager Billy Dearden says he wasn't fully satisfied despite the 5-0 win over Macclesfield. Click here for audio interview.

16.56: The Stags defeat Macclesfield 5-0, only their third win of the season. Click here for match report.

15.21: Simon Brown completes a 14-minute hat-trick to write himself into the Stags record books as Mansfield Town race into a 4-0 lead after just 21 minutes against Macclesfield.

14.10: Stags team for Macclesfield match announced. There is a surprise return for Gareth Jelleyman at right back. Click here for full report.

2nd November

16.12: The original Sammy The Stag head is up for grabs. Click here fo full story.

10.18: Draw specialists Macclesfield come to Field Mill tomorrow with manager Ian Brightwell urging them to turn the one point matches into three - with former Stags player Martin Gritton among the goals this season. Click here for full story.

1st November

14.10: Mansfield Town has confirmed that ticket prices will be reduced for the FA Cup tie with Lewes. Click here for full story.

12.30: Stags wingman Matt Hamshaw tells Chad in an exclusive video interview that he remembers nothing about his horrific injury at Shrewsbury last Saturday, apart from waking up in the ambulance. Click here for full report.

12.10: Things are looking much brighter on the injury front for Stags ahead of Saturday's clash with Macclesfield. Click here for full story.

12.10: Stags boss Billy Dearden has ordered his side to improve their poor disciplinary record. Click here for full story.

12.10: Stags will not be taking FA Cup Blue Square South opponents Lewes lightly. Click here for full story.

12.10: Despite sitting pretty at the top of the League Two scoring charts, Stags striker Mickey Boulding is not basking in his success. Click here for full story.

11.00 Stags' wingman Matt Hamshaw will play this Saturday despite being stretchered off with concussion at Shrewsbury last weekend. Full video interview to follow.

09.26: Striker Jon McAlliskey is back in training after several weeks out through injury and may make the squad for Saturday's match against Macclesfield.