No shock Richard Keogh signing for Mansfield Town

Supporters began getting excited when the former Republic of Ireland captain was spotted training with the Stags last week and knowing he is without a club.

However, boss Nigel Clough said: “He just did a day with us purely as a favour.

“We know Richard from our Derby days.

“He got in touch through his agent who said Richard is just waiting for a deal at a club and could he come up and do a few days with you.

“That was planned last week but he only ended up doing one and then went off for talks with another club.”