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.
33. Nicky Ajose - Charlton (loan) - 2019
Scored twice in ten games on loan. Ended his career at Exeter and is now a youth coach at Manchester City. Photo: .
34. Jorge Grant - Nottingham Forest (loan) - 2019
Had a good loan spell before moving on to Lincoln, Peterborough, Hearts and now Salford City. Photo: .
35. Jordan Smith - Nottingham Forest (loan) - 2019
Played 12 games on loan for Stags and has been with Hibs in Scotland since 2024. Photo: .
36. Jack Evans - Swansea (loan) - 2020
Evans had overcome a battle with cancer prior to his Stags move and although he didn't feature for Mansfield, went on to play lots in his native Wales and is now at Merthyr Town in the National League North. Photo: .