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.
5. Will Atkinson - Hull (loan) - 2008
Played 12 games in a first spell with Mansfield before returning for two years in 2017. Still playing in non-league with Mickleover. Photo: .
6. Paul Mayo - Notts County (free) - 2009
Played 12 games for Stags, scoring once, before playing for several non-league clubs. He's now a police officer in Lincolnshire. Photo: ,
7. Anthony Howell - Ilkeston (undisclosed) - 2009
Played over 100 games for Stags in his second spell from 2011 but on this occasion, featured just twice before moving to Alfreton. Moved back to Alfreton in 2014. He runs his own children's social care consultancy in Nottingham. Photo: .
8. Curtis Shaw - Ilkeston (free) - 2009
Had a short spell with Mansfield and also featured in the local non-league scene for several years. He now runs a successful Arsenal-related YouTube channel. Photo: .