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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17. Stags v Arsenal
John Radford is pictured in discussion with Simon Barber, Headmaster of Ludgrove School, ahead of the the glamour FA Cup Fifth Round match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal. Photo: Getty Images
18. Posing for the cameras
John and Carolyn pose for the cameras ahead of the FA Cup tie with Arsenal. Photo: Getty Images
19. Proud reflections
Carolyn Radford discusses the Mansfield Town journey with TNT Sports prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match against Arsenal. Photo: Getty Images