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Published Date: 08 April 2008
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Monday 31st March

17.22: A Facebook group has been set up in favour of the name change to Harchester United. Click here for details.

16.56: John Batchelor reacts angrily to the news that Tony Egginton has been appointed Stags chairman. Click here for report.

13.43: Mayor of Mansfield Tony Egginton has been named as the new Stags non-executive chairman in place of James Derry. Click here for full story.

13.35: Stags boss Paul Holland is hoping his side can pass their way out of trouble ahead of tomorrow's must-win game against Wrexham. Click here for full story.

12.09: Released Stags striker John McAliskey has signed for Blue Square North neighbours Alfreton Town until the end of the season.

11.08: Two groups have been set up on Facebook to fight the Harchester United renaming idea for Mansfield Town. Click here for report.

10.12: Fans group TEAM Mansfield says John Batchelor is not a fit and proper person to run a football club. Click here for report.

Sunday 30th March

22.24: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth has called for the focus to return to the players and Tuesday's match with Wrexham. Click here for report.

20.22: John Batchelor says fans could decide on madcap Harchester name change idea on Tuesday night, if he gets control of the club before the game with Wrexham. Click here for report.

12.28: To watch a video slideshow of match action photos by Chad's Angela Ward from yesterday's 0-0 derby at Notts County, click here .

12.10: Chad understands that John Batchelor hopes to complete his takeover deal as quickly as Monday - funding it rhough a £4m loan/mortgage. Click here for report.

12.00: Click here for a photo of the fans' verdict on the Harchester renaming plan.

Saturday 29th March

20.10: Mansfield Town has confirmed that the reduced admission - and discount vouchers - for Tuesday's match with Wrexham remain, despite the collapse of the Derry consortium's takeover bid. The low prices had been part of the consortium's takeover plans.

18.12: Stags boss Paul Holland says the idea to change Mansfield Town's name to Harchester United is an embarrassment and did not help his preparations for the Notts County derby game. Click here for post match reaction.

18.00: Stags boss Paul Holland says the 0-0 draw at Notts County could prove to be a vital point towards League safety. Click here for post match reaction.

16.58: The final whistle at Meadow Lane and a 0-0 draw is not much good to the Stags' relegation battle hopes. Click here for match report.

15.48: Goalless at half-time at Notts County.

14.30: The Stags make three changes for the big local derby at Notts County. Click here for team news.

11.10: The Stags have no new injury worries ahead of this afternoon's massive local derby at Notts County. Jefferson Louis is back in the squad for Paul Holland's first game in charge as the full manager of Mansfield Town FC.

10.40: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor says that if Stags fans fill Field Mill each week, he may not go ahead with his Harchester renaming idea. Click here for report.

Friday 28th March

19.10: Paul Holland agrees that the Stags name should not be changed. Click here for report.

18.52: Mansfield MP Alan Meale has joined the growing protests against John Batchelor's plans to rename the Stags if he takes charge at Field Mill. Click here for report.

18.36: Fans group the SSA has issued a statement condemning the potential involvement of John Batchelor at the Stags. Click here to read the statement.

18.14: Listen to an interview with John Batchelor on 103.2 first played this evening. Click here for details.

17.34: James Derry resigns from the Stags. Click here for report.

16.40: The Conference gives its reaction to John batchelor's plan to rename Mansfield if he becomes owner.Click here for report.

15.40: John Batchelor criticises the Football League's response to his renaming plan and says the solution is simple: "get relegated, rename and then get promoted." Click here for report.

15.02: The Football League gives its response to the Harchester United renaming of Stags idea. Click here for details.

14.50: Mansfield mayor Tony Egginton joins the outcry against John Batchelor's Harchester United renaming plan for the Stags. Click here for report.

13.12: Click here to listen to brief Radio 1 interview with John Batchelor.

12.46: The colouful John Batchelor would organise a summer tournament at Field Mill involving Red Star Belgrade if he takes over at the Mill. Click here for details.

12.44: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor also wants to buy Field Mill. Click here for report.

11.38: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth says a statement will be issued after he meets with James Derry on Friday afternoon. Click here for report.

10.24 Don't forget to listen to this week's Stags Talk.

10.14: The Football League says that John Batchelor would pass its fit and proper persons rule applied to football club owners. Click here for report.

08.50: Unconventional would-be Stags owner John Batchelor plans to rename Mansfield Town as Harchester Utd - the fictional team featured in hot Sky TV series Dream Team. Click here for report.

Thursday 27th March

23.08: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor answers your questions posed here at Chad.co.uk this afternoon and evening. Click here to see the questions and answers - and how you can pose a question to the flamboyant businessman.

19.58: Would-be Stags owner John Batchelor answers some of the questions put to him on Chad.co.uk. Click here for details.

17.02: No new players will be joining the Stags on loan deadline day after deals to bring striker David Graham and midfielder Nicky Law to Field Mill fall through. Click here for report.

16.28: Chad understands the Derry consortium is out of the race to buy the Stags. Click here for report.

15.35: Chad Sports Editor John Lomas has posted his latest Stags blog here

15.00: John Batchelor, waiting to hear if he has been successful in his bid to buy Mansfield Town, admits that he has asset-stripped companies in the past. Click here for report.

13.44: Danny Sleath became the sixth player to leave Field Mill on a whirlwind day at the Stags. Click here for story.

13.34: John Batchelor says he is waiting to hear if he has been successful in his bid to buy Mansfield Town - and offers the players a bonus to avoid relegation if he takes over at Field Mill. Click here for report.

13.20: Defender Martin McIntosh is the fifth player to leave the Stags squad on a dramatic Thursday at Field Mill. Click here for story.

13.10: Striker Ian Holmes becomes the fourth player to leave the Stags today. Click here for story.

11.56: Read what our top tipster has to say about Mansfield Town's chances in Saturday's big local derby. Click here for our Gambler's Corner.

11.45: Stags boss Paul Holland talks about today's comings and goings on the transfer market. Click here for full deadline day story.

11.10: Stags captain Jake Buxton says this Saturday's crunch relegation match at Notts County will be the biggest ever local derby. Click here for video interview.

10.10: John McAliskey and Danny Reet have had their contracts paid-up and have left Field Mill, together with on loan midfielder Will Atkinson who has returned to Hull. And the Stags may bring in two players this afternoon, deadline day for loan signings. Two more players may also leave Field Mill later today. Click here for report.

Wednesday 27th March

17.28: Colourful businessman John Batchelor has been axed from the Derry consortium trying to buy Mansfield Town over 'secret' takeover talks at Field Mill. Click here for report.

08.10: Confusion once again surrounds the Stags takeover bid. Click here for report.

Tuesday 25th March

11:30: Paul Holland has been confirmed as Mansfield Town boss for the rest of the season. Click here for report.

00.40: To view match action photos by Richard Parkes from the Stags Easter Monday defeat at Bury, click here.

Monday 24rd March

21.30: A second fans group has given a cautious welcome to news that the Derry consortium is 'in effective control' of the Stags. Click here for report.

17.46: Caretaker boss Paul Holland remained bullish about the Stags' survival hopes and his chances of being appointed manager full-time despite another Easter defeat, this time 2-0 at Bury. Click here for post match interview.

16.56: Full time at Gigg lane and the Stags lose 2-0 to Buty to leave themselves seven points from safety at the bottom of the Football League. Click here for match report.

15.46: Half-time at Gigg Lane and the Stags trail by two goals.

15.37: GOAL! 2-0 to Bury and the Stags seem to be heading for a second defeat in three days.

15.10: GOAL! The Stags fall behind at Bury.

14.22: Caretaker boss Paul Holland gives a full debut to Neil Wainwright and also also recalls Keith Briggs for the vital match at Bury. Jefferson Louis misses the trip, away on international duty. Click here for team news and here for news on Louis.

09.12: The Stags match at Bury passes an early morning pitch inspection and goes ahead. Click here for details.

Sunday 23nd March

18.22: Stags' match at Bury on Easter Monday may fall victim to the snowy weather. Click here for details.

15.10: To view a video slideshow of match action photos from yesterday's disappointing home defeat to Grimsby, click here.

Saturday 22st March

20.50: New Stags loan player Neil wainwright made his debut in today's Grimsby defeat and then said he wants to help the Stags stay up. Click here for interview.

19.16: Grimsby's former Stags boss Stuart Watkiss is backing his old club to stay up. Click here for full story.

18.10: Stags defender Johnny Mullins bemoaned his side's bad luck after another home defeat, a 10th in 11th games, left Mansfield deep in relegation trouble. Click here for audio interview.

17.30: Grimsby boss Alan Buckley, his assistant Stuart Watkiss - a former Stags manager - and Mansfield caretaker manager Paul Holland agree . . . Mansfield deserved a victory. Click here for Holland and Buckley's post-match reaction.

16.58: Full-time at Field Mill and the Stags lose their 10th in 11 matches at Field Mill. Click here for match report.

16.32: GOAL! Disaster for the Stags as Grimsby regain the lead with a 20-yard screamer from Danny Boshell.

16.04: GOAL! Nathan Arnold levels for the Stags, 1-1.
15.47: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags trail 1-0.

15.32: GOAL! Peter Till fires Grimsby in front at Field Mill.

14.10: New signings Neil Wainwright and Kevin Horlock are named as substitutes for the match with Grimsby. Click here for story.

10.40: Stags fans are reminded that by going to today's match with Grimsby they can obtain a voucher to entitle them to an admission price of just £5 at the next home match. Click here for details.

Friday 21st March

17.40: John Batchelor, known as the chairman who took York City into administration, defends his interest in joining the Stags consortium and becoming part of the Stags. Click here for interview.

13.20: Former football owner John Batchelor wants to be part of the Derry consortium buying the Stags. Click here for report.

12.14: The Derry consortium has promised to give more details of the takeover deal once it owns the Stags. Click here for details.

11.40: Details of the Wrexham match admission reduction have been finalised. Juniors with a voucher from tomorrow's match against Grimsby will be admitted to the Wrexham game for just £3, OAPs and students for £4 and adults for £5. There will also be reduced admission with concessions for fans who do not go to tomorrow's home match and collect a voucher. Click here for details.

11.30: Loan players Kevin Horlock and Neil Wainwright have completed their loan move to the Stags and were in training today ahead of tomorrow's visit of Grimsby. Go to mansfield.net for details of their squad numbers.

11.00: Season ticket holders will also be able to benefit from the Wrexham match admission reduction, it was revealed today. Click here for details.

10.02: Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner says he was never approached about the Stags managerial vacancy. Click here for details.

09.48: It was revealed at last night's fans forum that it was captain Jake Buxton who led a delegation of senior players who persuaded chief executive Stephen Booth to extend caretaker manager Paul Holland's time in charge. Click here for details.

09.34: Caretaker manager Paul Holland admits that he would have agreed with those critics who said he should not have been handed the Stags' caretaker manager's role. Click here for report.

08.40: Alex Ferguson telephoned Stags chief executive Stephen Booth to offer his advice about the vacant manager's job. Click here for details.

08.24: All the news from last night's Fans Forum, organised by the SSA, at a glance. Click here for report.

02.20: New Stags signings Kevin Horlock and Neil Wainwright are not guaranteed a starting place, insists caretaker manager Paul Holland. Click here for report.

01.10: Mansfield businessman Andy Sutton was unveiled as a third member of the James Derry consortium buying Mansfield Town FC. Click here for interview.

Thursday 20th March

20:42: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth reveals that would-be owner James Derry is in 'effective control' of the club, and says a deal to complete a buyout from Keith Haslam should be completed late next week. Click here for report.

20:14: Chief executive Stephen Booth announces details of a discount for fans attending the crunch home clash with Wrexham next month. Click here for report.

17.10: To listen to caretaker boss Paul Holland's reaction to the newss of bringing in two players this afternoon, click here.

16.58: Experienced midfielder Kevin Horlock is to join the Stags on loan tomorrow. Click here for details.

16.04: Wingman Neil Wainwright is reported to be signing for the Stags. Click here for report.

15.56: Click here to listen to the latest edition of Stags Talk.

13.33: Stags may have to wait to end their home hoodoo says out top tipster - click here for Gamblers' Corner to read the full story.

12.02: Stags defender Johnny Mullins says the Easter weekend is huge as the club prepares for a relegation battle. Click here for preview.

11.54: Stags midfielder Stephen Dawson says staying up would be 'a real achievement with what has been going on backstage'. Click here for interview.

11.48: Stags caretaker boss Paul Holland is confident of boosting his squad with two experienced new loan signings ahead of Saturday's visit of Grimsby Town. Click here for story.

10.58: Click here for a video interview with the rejuvenated Nathan Arnold - plus Easter weekend previews with Stephen Dawson and Johnny Mullins to follow.

10.50: Paul Holland says he is very confident that the two transfer targets will be at Field Mill and training by tomorrow. Full report to follow.

08.10: Would-be Stags owner James Derry remains confident, ahead of tonight's Fans Forum, that his consortium can complete a quick sale for Mansfield Town FC. Click here for report.

Wednesday 19th March

14.36: Caretaker manager Paul Holland says he hopes to have two new loan players at the club by Friday. Click here for details.

Tuesday 18th March

15.34: Paul Holland, given two more games in charge as caretaker manager and the chance to land the job permanently, praises the players for backing him on and off the pitch. Click here for interview.

14.52: Stags caretaker boss Paul Holland will remain in charge on a temporary basis over the Easter weekend, the club has announced this afternoon. Click here for details.

11.40: Stags fans are being urged to attend a special forum on Thursday evening and find out about the possible sale of Mansfield Town Football Club by Keith Haslam. Click here for story.

Monday 17th March

17.28: Let's go Dutch! Read Chad sports editor John Lomas' latest blog at chad.co.uk/blogs.

13.32: The Stags' Easter Monday match at Bury goes ahead as planned after speculation it may be postponed through international call-ups for Bury players. Click here for report.

11.34: Leading scorer Mickey Boulding has become the latest player to say the job should be given to caretaker boss Paul Holland. Click here for interview.

10.46: The Stags trip to Stockport County, postponed last month because of a frozen pitch, has been re-arranged for Wednesday 9th April, kick-off 7.45pm.

10.20: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth says an announcement on the club's new manager will be made within 48 hours. At the same time leading scorer Mickey Boulding has become the latest player to say the job should be given to caretaker boss Paul Holland. Holland this morning said he was still waiting to hear the club's decision. Click here for full report.

Sunday 16th March

12.50: To view a video slideshow of match action photos by Richard Parkes from yesterday's 2-1 win at Bradford, click here.

11.30: Stags striker Nathan Arnold has added his backing for Paul Holland's bid to become the new Stags manager. Click here for full story.

11.20: It has been revealed that Stags fans groups may help the Derry consortium buyout bid to end Keith Haslam's near 15-year reign in charge of Mansfield Town FC. Click here for details.

Saturday 15th March

17.20: Stags caretaker boss Paul Holland says that he was delighted with the win and performance at Bradford, but insists the players can still do better. Click here for post match interview.

16.56: Has the Stags magnificent win at Bradford helped caretaker boss Paul Holland land the manager's job? Click here for report.

16.52: Full-time at Bradford and the Stags hang on to win 2-1, a first win for caretaker boss Paul Holland. Click here for match report.

16.50: Great block by Mullins keeps the Stags in front as the game goes into injury time.

16.34: Briggs replaces Hamshaw for the Stags.

16.28: Sub Louis kicks fresh air and a chance to secure victory for the Stags goes begging.

16.26: Conlon again within inches of a goal for Bradford.

16.24: Louis replaces Atkinson for the Stags.

16.20: Conlon heads over as Bradford again threaten to level.

16.14: Magnificent block by Mullins denies Bradford a second equaliser.

16.12: Fine save by White keeps the Stags in front.

16.10: GOAL! Boulding's 21st goal of the season restores the Stags' lead.

15.47: GOAL! Ex-Stags striker Barry Conlon levels two minutes into injury time. The last action of the half, half-time 1-1.

15.16: OOOH! Boulding heads narrowly wide when he might have doubled the Stags lead from a Hamshaw cross.

15.14: GOAL! Yes! Nathan Arnold gives the Stags the lead after a great run and pass by Mick Boulding. The Stags lead 1-0 at Bradford.

14.20: International call-ups could lead to a call for the Stags' vital match at Bury on Easter Monday to be postponed. Click here for report.

14.00: Stags caretaker boss made just one enforced change at Bradford, keeper Jason White starting for the injured Carl Muggleton. Click here for team news.

Friday 14th March

19.22: Our top tipster suggests another away win may be in the offering for Stags at Bradford. Check out our Gamblers' Corner here for details.

18.34: Young keeper Jason White returns to Mansfield Town's League starting line-up for the first time since August on Saturday. Click here for report.

13.28: The Stags will not make an announcement on a permanent replacement for manager Billy Dearden until Monday at the earliest, the club confirmed today. But chief executive Stephen Booth told Chad a new manager would definitely be in place before the busy Easter programme - and hopefully a new player or two as well. Click here for report.

11.10: Former Stags wingman Wayne Corden has joined local rivals and fellow relegation battlers Notts County on loan from Orient.

11.00: It is unlikely that caretaker boss Paul Holland will be successful in his bid to bolster the Stags squad with a loan signing ahead of Saturday's trip to Bradford. But he remains hopeful there will be fresh blood in the club next week.

10.20: Would-be Stags owner James Derry says he is encouraged by the initial response to his appeal for businessmen to join his agreed takeover at Field Mill. Click here for report.

09.52: Stags' reserves side - including Simon Brown - lost 3-1 at Alfreton. Danny Sleath scored for the Stags, who also included first teamers McAliskey, Holmes, Wood and Martin in the line-up.

01.34: The Australian businessman 'outed' on Thursday as the reason the Derry consortium's bid for Mansfield Town failed at the last minute, insists he still wants to help a takeover deal at the football club. Click here for report.

Thursday 13th March

20.34: Mansfield property developer Steve Hymas, named for the first time today as a member of the James Derry consortium, urges other local businessmen to join their buyout bid after Stags owner Keith Haslam agrees a deal to sell. Click here for interview.

18.42: Click here for the latest edition of Stags Talk as the panel chat about Thursday afternoon's developments at Field Mill - and the managerial saga at the Mill.

14.30: It is revealed that for the second time in two weeks a takeover at Field Mill fell through at the last minute, on Thursday morning, when a backer pulled out. Now a consortium - it is revealed for the first time led by James Derry - has appealed for more backing to complete the deal. Click here for details including a video of the press conference.

12.33: Young prospect Nathan Arnold looks set to come in from the cold if Paul Holland is appointed manager. Click here for full story.

12.10: Caretaker boss Paul Holland has drawn up a shortlist of three or four players to bring in on loan and he hopes to have a new face for the trip to Bradford. Click here for full report, including video interviews.

10.56: Defender Martin McIntosh is unlikely to play again this season, but has offered to help caretaker manager Holland. Click here for full report.

10.54: Video interviews with caretaker boss Paul Holland and keeper Carl Muggleton, who is assisting Holland in his coaching duties, to follow. Click here to watch the video report.

Wednesday 12th March

14.50: Keeper Carl Muggleton is an early injury worry ahead of Saturday's trip to Bradford after limping off with a groin strain on Tuesday evening. Click here for details.

11.40: Caretaker manager Paul Holland will remain in charge for Saturday's trip to Bradford, the club announced this morning. Click here for report, including new reaction from chief executive Stephen Booth.

11.34: To see match action photos and a video slideshow from last night's game at Field Mill, click here.

11.16: Tuesday night's defeat equalled a club record number of home defeats in a season. Click here for details.

10.16: Experienced Hereford boss Graham Turner has urged the Stags to give caretaker manager Paul Holland a chance as the number one. Click here for details.

10.06: Keeper Jason White has called on fans to continue to back the players in their relegation fight. Click here for details.

09.50: Chad can reveal that the Stags turned down a surprise approach from an international coach for the vacant manager's job. Click here for report.

09.30: Chad has tracked down two more groups in negotiations to buy the football club. Click here for report.

Tuesday 11th March

22.10: Caretaker boss Paul Holland salutes the players for a terrific performance despite the single-goal defeat at home to Hereford. Click here for report.

21.40: Full time and the Stags lose at home again. Click here for report.

20.34: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags trail 1-0.

19.52: GOAL! Disaster for the Stags as Hooper curls in a 20 yard free kick to give Hereford an undeserved lead.

19.20: Caretaker manager Paul Holland makes two changes for his first game in charge. Click here for details.
12.52: Outgoing Stags boss Billy Dearden today thanked the fans for their support of the club during his 14-months in charge. Click here for interview.

Monday 10th March

16.20: Stags face injury worries ahead of Tuesday evening's match with Hereford. Click here for report.

12.20: A Stags fans protest group has demanded 'a clear statement of intent' from those running Mansfield Town FC. Click here to read a full statement from the SFFC.

11.52: Departing manager Billy Dearden said an emotional farewell to his players and staff on Sunday morning, caretaker boss Paul Holland revealed today. Click here for details.

11.34: Stags captain Jake Buxton has backed Paul Holland's bid to be manager. Click here for report.

11.20: Caretaker manager Paul Holland has told Chad that he would love to be the next manager of Mansfield Town on a permament basis. Click here for report.

10.58: One of the reported front runners for the vacant manager's job at Mansfield Town has told Chad he would 'very interested' in taking over at Field Mill. Click here for report.

09.28: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth says a new manager will be appopinted before Saturday in consultation with prospective new owners. Click here for report.

08.42: Fans wanting to go to the Bradford game on Saturday can take advantage of a special travel offer with the SSA. Click here for details.

Sunday 9th March

18.44: Caretaker boss Paul Holland, whose appointment was announced earlier this afternoon, will be assisted by experienced keeper Carl Muggleton and youth coach Ivan Hollett for the Hereford match. Click here for report.

18.20: Mansfield Town's players say they were to blame for Stags boss Billy Dearden losing his job on Saturday evening. Click here for report.

17.10: Mansfield Town's new manager - whoever the Stags appoint in the coming days - will have money available to strengthen the squad for the relegation fight. Click here for report.

16.10: Assistant manager Paul Holland is placed in temporary charge of the team for Tuesday night's match at home to Hereford United. Click here for report.

15.22: The Stags' relegation fight just got even harder as bottom of the table Wrexham closed to within a point after an away win in their derby at Chester. However, the Stags know that a win in one of their games in hand', on Tuesday at home to promotion chasing Hereford, would take them out of the relegation zone. Click here for full Division II table.

15.06: As speculation mounts over who the new manager of the Stags will be following yesterday's shock departure of Billy Dearden, many fans are calling for the club to go for former terrace hero Richie Barker as player manager or Burton Albion's Nigel Clough. Martin Allen is another name being suggested by supporters. Rumours at the ground yesterday pointed towards another former player, Billy McEwan. Click here for report.

Saturday 8th March

21.27: Stags skipper Jake Buxton tonight paid tribute to departing boss Billy Dearden and insisted the club can still stay up. Click here for full story

20.56: Give is your verdict on the Billy Dearden reign. Click here to comment on his 14 months in charge of the Stags.

20.22: Watch a video slideshow of match action photos from today's Stags' defeat by Rochdale. Click here.

19.20: Former Stags player Billy McEwan is being tipped as a replacement for manager Billy Dearden, who left by 'mutual consent' this evening. Click here for report.

17.16: Stags boss Billy Dearden leaves Field Mill 'by mutual consent'. Click here for report and audio of the press conference announcing the departure.

16.54: The final whistle at Field Mill, the Stags lose 4-0. Click here for match report.

16.28: GOAL! It gets even wore for the Stags, Howe makes it 4-0 to the visitors.

16.16: GOAL! Jones scores again for the Dale as some Stags fans walk out.

16.06: GOAL! Disaster for the Stags as Le Fondre makes it 2-0 to Rochdale 90 seconds into the second half.

15.46: Half-time at Field Mill and the Stags trail 1-0 to Rochdale and a first home win since before Christmas seems unlikely.

15.28: GOAL! Gary Jones sidefoots Rochdale into the lead at Field Mill.

14.10: Injury and illness victims Alex John-Baptiste and Stephen Dawson return for the Stags against Rochdale this afternoon. Click here for team news.

Friday 7th March

09.42: Chief executive Stephen Booth has said money is available for new players. Click here for report.

09.22: Sport Relief is coming to Field Mill tomorrow. Click here for details.


Thursday 6th March

16.56: Click here for the latest edition of our audio ahow StagsTalk as regular panelists sports editor John Lomas and deputy editor Tim Morriss chat with host Stephen Thirkill about all things Mansfield Town FC and answer your online questions.

12.22: Watch an exclusive video interview with Matt Hamshaw as he makes a rallying appeal to Stags fans. Click here.

12.16: Stags manager Billy Dearden says his side needs to cut out defensive errors as they try to end a seven-match run without a win at home, ahead of Saturday's Rochdale visit. Click here for the boss's pre-match thoughts.

11.54: Long-term injury victim Alex John-Baptiste could be back in the squad for the Rochdale match on Saturday. Click here for report.

11.40: Stags boss Billy Dearden has paid tribute to Sheffield football legend Derek Dooley, who died on Thursday. Click here for story.

Wednesday 5th March

09.34: The Stags are holding football courses for youngsters at Field Mill over Easter. Click here for details.

Tuesday 4th March

16.50: Stags defender Alex John-Baptiste played 65 minutes of the friendly at Crewe this afternoon. Click here for report.

11.56: Tickets have gone on sale for the local derby at Notts County at the end of the month. Click here for details.

09.20: Stags boss Billy Dearden says the club needs a home win for the fans. Click here for report.

Monday 3rd March

13.50: Stags boss Billy Dearden has paid tribute to striker Mickey Boulding after he notched up his 20th goal of the campaign against Wrexham on Saturday. Click here for report.

13.18: A leading Stags supporters group and Mansfield Town manager Billy Dearden have renewed their calls for a quick resolution to the takeover turmoil at Field Mill. Click here for report.

12.12: Stags first team fringe players and some of the youth side will play in a friendly at Crewe tomorrow. Click here for details.

12.08: Virus victim Stephen Dawson is back in training. Click here for report.

11.50: The sale of Mansfield Town Fc could still go ahead this week. Click here for report.

Saturday 1st March

23.10: To view match action photos from the 1-1 draw at Wrexham by Richard Parkes, click here.

17.34: Mickey Boulding proudly reached the 20-goal milestone in this afternoon's 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Wrexham, but said he would wait until the end of the season and Stags were safe before he celebrated. Click here for post-match reaction with Boulding and also Keith Briggs.

17.10: Stags boss Billy Dearden says he is satisfied with the point at Wrexham, but is disappointed with conceding so many set pieces and goals from them. Click here for his post match reaction.

16.52: Full time and the Stags take a point from the vital relegation clash at Wrexham, but went so close to extending their winning run away from home. However, it meant they had let a lead slip for the third time in a week. Click here for full match report.

16.28: GOAL! Michael Proctor levels direct from a free kick.

16.12: GOAL! Micky Boulding's 20th goal of the season gives the Stags a 53rd minute lead. He diverts a wayward shot into the net.

15.46: Half-time at The Racecourse and the Stags are locked at 0-0 in their bottom of the table clash at Wrexham after a poor first 45 minutes.

14.22: With Stephen Dawson failing to recover from his midweek
illness, the Stags line-up was unchanged for the big relegation dogfight at Wrexham this afternoon. Click here for team news.

14.10: Stags chief executive Stephen Booth reveals the club was almost sold on Friday. Click here for story.

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