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.
17. Adam Smith - Leicester (loan) - 2015
Short spell with Stags was followed by moves to clubs including Northampton, Yeovil and Hartlepool where he remains to this day. Photo: Pete Norton
18. Callum Elder - Leicester (loan) - 2015
Played 21 games for Stags in one of several loan moves. Now plays for Derby County. Photo: .
19. Junior Brown - Oxford United (free) - 2015
Was initially on loan before signing permanently and making over 20 appearances for Stags before moving to Shrewsbury. Is now a consultant in fire engineering. Photo: .
20. Ricky Ravenhill - Northampton (free) 2015
Saw out a long pro career at Mansfield before moving on to Buxton. Now assistant manager at Brighouse Town as well as a commercial manager in the rail industry. Photo: /