Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott finally officially opens the redeveloped all-seater Field Mill stadium on 28th July 2001, six months after work had been completed.

placeholder image — Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott finally officially opens the redeveloped all-seater Field Mill stadium on 28th July 2001, six months after work had been completed.

PICTURE GALLERY - Mansfield Town FC The Decades - 2000-2004

By John Lomas

Published 11th Nov 2021, 15:19 BST

Updated 11th Nov 2021, 15:43 BST

Over recent months we have been delving into Chad’s archives to look back at classic images of decades gone past.

In this eighth one we feature shots from 2000-2004 which included a promotion and play-off final heartbreak. For 1995-1999 click HERE. For 1990-94 click HERE – For 1985-89 click HERE – For 1980-84 click HERE – For 1974-79 click HERE – For 1970-74 click HERE – and for the 1960s click HERE

Stags fans watch their side lose 2-0 in the home derby with Chesterfield.

13. 2002

Stags fans watch their side lose 2-0 in the home derby with Chesterfield. Photo: JPI

Future Premier League star Alex-John Baptiste signs for the club watched by Keith Haslam, Paul Holland and Keith Curle

14. 2003

Future Premier League star Alex-John Baptiste signs for the club watched by Keith Haslam, Paul Holland and Keith Curle Photo: JPI

Keith Curle and John Gannon mastermind a 2-0 home win over Swindon Town, but the season was to end in relegation.

15. 2003

Keith Curle and John Gannon mastermind a 2-0 home win over Swindon Town, but the season was to end in relegation. Photo: JPI

The Stags faithful cheer on their team in the play-off semi-final against Northampton Town.

16. 2004

The Stags faithful cheer on their team in the play-off semi-final against Northampton Town. Photo: JPI

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