It all began on the 25 September 2010, when John Radford was revealed as Mansfield Town’s new owner, going on to celebrate with a 4–0 victory over Eastbourne Borough at Field Mil that day.
Under John – and wife Carolyn - Stags have enjoyed an unforgetable 16 years and have risen from a non-league club in crisis to a more than solid League One outfit.
They’ve totally reshaped the club and its infrastructure during that time and brought pride back to Mansfield.
Here we take a look back at some of the duo’s highlights.
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1. Rebuilding Mansfield
Chairman John Radford, Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Stills and manager Paul Cox celebrate success. It was this trio who laid the foundations on and off the pitch for Mansfield's Blue Square Premier title-winning season and a long-awaited Football League return. Photo: Jane Hilton
2. In the spotlight
Carolyn Radford became chief executive in September 2011. She is one of the only females in an executive position in English football and has always had a hands-on role at Stags, including making sandwiches for the players back in the Conference days. Photo: Clive Mason
3. Derby day
John Radford awaits the big derby between Notts County and Mansfield Town on 14th August 2015. Photo: Dan Westwell
4. Steve Evans era
John Radford appointed Steve Evans as the new Mansfield Town manager on 16 November 2016, replacing Adam Murray. He resigned on 27 February 2018, saying he wanted to go and work in China, before becoming Peterborough manager just one day latter. Photo: Anne Shelley