Following Saturday’s draw with Crewe Mansfield Town have sacked Manager John Dempster with the clubs CEO Carolyn Radford stating “Both John Radford and I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to John Dempster for his seven-years’ service as a player, academy manager and first team manager.”

“Throughout this period, John has conducted himself with the utmost professionalism and integrity and leaves the club in our highest regard.”

“John Radford and I consider ourselves to be patient and supportive owners, however, football is a results centered industry and as we approach the halfway stage of the season, our points’ tally has fallen well below expectations. Therefore, we feel a change in leadership is required to provide the best opportunity to turn our season around.”

“The process for a new manager begins immediately and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely fashion.”

Stags boss Dempster has not been able to turn defeats and draws into wins in recent weeks and with the club struggling in the table he’s been replaced by Academy Manager Jamie Maguire until a replacement has been found.