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Stags defender 'Bap' signs for Blackpool

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STAGS defender Alex John-Baptiste has finally joined Blackpool - a move first reported at Chad.co.uk on Sunday.

The want-away player has signed a two-year deal, after leaving Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

Chad.co.uk revealed at the weekend that he was set to sign for the Championship club after holding talk with the Seasiders.

Seasiders line-up up 'Bap' bid

John-Baptiste (22) was one of a handful of players still under contract after relegation at the end of the season, but quickly handed in a transfer request - saying he wanted to remain in the Football League.

The Ollerton player, a product of the youth policy at Field Mill, made more than 200 appearances for the Stags and had signed a three-year deal just 12 months earlier.

At that time a move to Crewe for around £150,000 had been rumoured, but when he handed in his transfer request it was revealed that the Stags would accept £75,000 for a quick sale.

However, Chad understands that Blackpool were not asked to match that valuation with the initial fee.

John-Baptiste told Blackpool's official website: "I'm really delighted. I just can't wait to start training and get underway.

"I'm really excited about this move and I'm looking forward to great things."

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Last Updated: 01 July 2008 3:58 PM
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Location: Mansfield

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Jake_stagsfan,

01/07/2008 15:31:48

there you go haslam youve got the money from Bap and Mullins now you can pi*s off

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Spiritater,

Boothys World 01/07/2008 15:33:24

Ok Keith, now you've sucked another 75k out of the club do the deal and clear of. PLEASE....

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chipdude,

01/07/2008 18:06:29

Now, Bap has gone, Haslam should go too, so please clear off and never come back.

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simon140567,

mansfield 01/07/2008 21:14:19

haslam you parasite.youve brought this club to its knees,pillaged and plundered all its resources,yet its still not enough.As a passing blow, your holding on like a leech for any dribs and drabs of cash from player sales this club needs to compete next season.Anybody checked if the bulbs are still in the floodlights!!!!I wouldnt put it past him. Oh and by the way......Mr Eggington....cat got your toungue?Tick tock fellas.....seasons here now in case youy havnt noticed.

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MTFC in Sydney,

Australia 02/07/2008 08:35:03

Mr. Haslam can't leave yet, there are still a couple of players under 24 who could move for money. Once they have gone, and he has sold the floodlight bulbs and anything else he can get his greedy hands on (check the number of pens in the office) then he might leave.

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