The Stags’ first experience of the transfer window was in 2006 when clubs at the lower end of the EFL had to abide by the date restrictions for the first time, while they also had a break from it whilst a National League club where transfer windows don’t apply.
Overall, Mansfield made 47 signings in the winter window up to the end of January 2025, and here we list all of them and where their careers took them after that move, including some real fans’ favourites over the years.
See how many you can remember.
1. Jonathan D'Laryea - Man City (nominal) - 2006
D'Laryea turned a loan spell into a permanent move in January, going on to spend three years with Stags and make over 150 appearances. Then dropped into non-league and is now manager of Harrowby United. Photo: .
2. Barry Conlon - Darlington (free) - 2007
Much-travelled Conlon scored six league goals in 17 games before moving on to Bradford in the summer. Floated around in the EFL and non-league before moving to the USA where he now lives and coaches in New York. Photo: .
3. Martin Gritton - Lincoln City (loan) - 2007
Scored six in 19 games on loan during a long career in the EFL. Now a marketing and communications professional as well as radio co-commentator. Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jefferson Louis - Unattached - 2008
Mansfield were one of an incredible 51 clubs Louis turned out for, making 18 appearances with four goals. Now assistant manager at Slough Town having only retired last year. Photo: .