Since the transfer window was implemented in the 2002/3 season, Stags have signed 17 players on the January ‘Deadline Day’, some who have gone on to be fans’ favourites or even cult heroes, and others whose impression may not be as long-lasting.
See if you can remember any of those players Stags have signed on this corresponding day.
5. 2011 - David Grof (Notts County, loan)
The Hungarian keeper became a cult hero at Mansfield despite only playing a handful of league and FA Trophy games, though was unable to play in the Wembley final. Now back in his native country with Debrecen. Photo: Clint Hughes
6. 2011 - Louis Moult (Stoke, loan)
Moult scored twice on his debut against Newport during his one-month loan spell, returning later in the year for a short time. Now with Burton Albion after a successful spell with Motherwell. Photo: Getty
7. 2011 - Dan Spence (unattached, free)
Featured in Stags' FA Trophy run while on a short-term deal but left the club that summer. Was most recently with Hayes & Yeading. Photo: Getty
8. 2015 - Lenny Pidgeley (Newport, loan)
Played 15 games for Stags during his loan spell. Eventually retired in 2018. Photo: JPIMedia