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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5. Steve Evans appointed
Caroline and John Radford appoint manager Steve Evans and assistant manager Paul Raynor as the men to take Stags to League One. Evans came with a big reputation but was unable to get the job done. Photo: Anne Shelley
6. A meeting of minds
John Radford and Steve Evans discuss the state of play ahead of a match with Lincoln in August 2017. Photo: James Williamson
7. Stags at Coventry City
Steve Evans and John Radford await kick-off at Coventry City in 2017. Stags would go on to win 1-0 thanks to an Alex McDonald wonder goal. Photo: James Williamson
8. A minutes applause
Mansfield Town chairman John Radford joins in a minutes applause for Mansfield Town fan Phil Simms who passed away. Photo: James Williamson