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.
9. 2016 - James Baxendale (Walsall, loan)
Initially signed on loan but made his move permanent in February. Made 21 appearances for Stags before leaving for a short spell in America. Now at Sheffield FC after floating around non-league since returning to the UK. Photo: JPIMedia
10. 2016 - Daniel Alfei (Swansea, loan)
Played 12 games for Stags during his loan spell, eventually returning to Wales where he now plays for Llanelli Town. Photo: JPIMedia
11. 2017 - Alfie Potter (Northampton, free)
Potter scored five goals in 37 appearances for Mansfield before his release in 2018. He then dropped into non-league and is now at Oxford City. Photo: JPIMedia
12. 2017 - Alex MacDonald (Walsall, free)
Arguably Stags' best January Deadline Day signing, MacDonald played over 100 times for the club in three years before being released and signing for Gillingham where he remains. Photo: JPIMedia