Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town
Mansfield boss Carlton Palmer has explained his reasons for naming Peter Shirtliff as his new number two. "He's an organised, disciplined person who believes in structure and in doing things properly. He's a very good coach," he told BBC Radio Nottingham. "He got promotion with Barnsley as Danny Wilson's assistant and with Leicester as Micky Adams' assistant so he knows what it's about." Shirtliff replaces Paul Holland who returns to his youth team duties. Palmer played alongside Shirtliff when the pair were at Sheffield Wednesday.

Palmer sure Pilkington will stay
Mansfield Town manager Carlton Palmer is confident that keeper Kevin Pilkington will sign a new deal. Pilkington, 31, has been offered a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. Meanwhile Palmer has resumed talks with Rotherham midfielder Paul Warne who was on loan at the club last season. The Stags could also be welcoming back Kidderminster Harriers striker Chris Beardsley, Palmer is in negotiations with the player's agent about a move.

Palmer hopes to seal Warne deal
Mansfield boss Carlton Palmer is hoping to sign midfielder Paul Warne but is facing competition from Oldham. Warne, 32, played seven games and scored one goal for the Stags while on loan from Rotherham last season and has now been released by the Millers. "Oldham have also put an offer to Paul and I can't compete with their money," said Palmer. "But I'm hoping the offer we made - which is a very good one - will be enough to make his mind up."

Stags boss plans to sign himself
Mansfield Town boss Carlton Palmer is poised to make up to five new signings - including himself. Palmer, 39, last played in February 2003 when he was player-manager at Stockport but has returned to training with a view to playing next season. He also wants ex-Blackpool defender Rob Clare, Oldham defender Kyle Jacobs and Forest Green striker Charlie Griffin. Former Town striker Danny Bacon, 24, may also return from Hucknall Town following Sunday's FA Trophy final. Bacon, who left Field Mill for Hucknall two years ago, has recently been training with the Stags. But Colin Larkin, Alex Neil and Luke Dimech will join Scott McNiven, who has already been been released.

Mansfield duo pen new contracts
Mansfield midfielder Callum Lloyd and goalkeeper Jason White have both signed one-year deals at Field Mill. Lloyd, 18, was given his chance in the first team by boss Carlton Palmer has been a regular in the side since Palmer's arrival back in November. The teenager had scored four times this season with three goals coming in the last three games in the season. White, 19, who is a product of the Stags centre of excellence has also committed his future to the club.

Wycombe swoop for striker Griffin
Wycombe have beaten Mansfield and Darlington to the signing of Forest Green striker Charlie Griffin. The 25-year-old, who scored 17 goals last season for Rovers, has signed a two-year contract with Wanderers. Boss John Gorman said: "His goalscoring record has been exemplary and if he can do that for us I'll be well pleased." Meanwhile, on-loan Southampton defender Mike Williamson and midfielder Matt Bloomfield, both 21, have also signed two-year deals at the Causeway Stadium.

Harriers demand fee for Beardsley
Kidderminster manager Stuart Watkiss will demand a transfer fee from Mansfield for Chris Beardsley. The striker, 21, is set to leave following relegation from the Football League, but Harriers want £5,000. Kidderminster would only get half of that figure with the rest going to Beardsley's former club Doncaster. "The player, club and agent have admitted to me Mansfield have spoken to the player which I'm quite happy to tell a tribunal," Watkiss said.

Bacon backs out of Stags switch
Hucknall Town striker Danny Bacon has changed his mind about his proposed move back to Mansfield Town. The 24-year-old frontman, who began his career at Field Mill, said: "I am on more money at Hucknall and I have had other offers from elsewhere for more. "What Mansfield are offering me is just not enough. "I am not a greedy lad - ask anyone who knows me - but I have to look after myself and my family and do the best I can for them." Bacon added: "I was all ready to accept what was on offer but I had a chat with my Mum and Dad and they were right - it's not enough money. "I know it's not (manager) Carlton Palmer's fault - he has a budget to work with. But we'll just have to see what happens. "If he really wants me, I hope we can speak again and negotiate - we are not that far away. "I would love to come back, I am a Mansfield lad. But it's a short career and I have to think of myself and my family." Palmer had swooped for Bacon after watching him play for Hucknall in Sunday's FA Trophy final, which the Conference South side lost on penalties. Bacon left Field Mill for Hucknall in 2003 after playing 56 games for Mansfield, scoring five goals.

Imps beat Mansfield to sign Bacon
Lincoln City have signed striker Danny Bacon from Hucknall Town on a 12-month deal after he rejected a move back to former club Mansfield Town. Bacon, 24, was Hucknall's top-scorer this season and also helped them to the FA Trophy final. Meanwhile, Lincoln have offered new deals to Matthew Bloomer, Richard Butcher, Peter Folkes and Ben Futcher. Peter Gain, Alan Marriott, Paul Morgan, Kevin Sandwith, Simon Rayner and Simon Yeo have also had contract offers. However, Michael Blackwood, Martin Caruthers, Chris Cornelly, Ritchie Hanlon, Adam Kerley, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Ciaran Toner have been released.

Chester snap up defender McNiven
Chester have completed the signing of defender Scott McNiven. The 27-year-old was released by League Two rivals Mansfield at the end of last season after a year at Field Mill. The Leeds-born player spent most of the last campaign successfully battling against cancer and is now looking to rebuild his career. McNiven started his career at Oldham, making more than 100 appearances in seven years at Boundary Park before joining Oxford and then Mansfield.

Darlington target Larkin signing
Darlington have lined up a move for Mansfield forward Colin Larkin. The 23-year-old Dundalk-born striker has been with the Stags for three seasons and was the club's top scorer with 11 goals last campaign. However he seems to be out on his way out with boss Carlton Palmer saying he had no future at the club. Darlington assistant boss Mark Proctor told the Evening Gazette: "I have held further talks with him and we will see what develops."

Pilkington will sign says Palmer
Mansfield manager Carlton Palmer thinks goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington will be staying at the club. Pilkington rejected the offer of a new contract which involved a pay cut but Palmer is optimistic he will be able to work out a deal. "I've spoken to Kevin and we're almost there," Palmer told the club's website. "I am 95% sure he will be signing. "It's just been about money, he wants the best for himself and his family and that is understandable."

Spireites win the race for Larkin
Chesterfield have beaten a host of clubs including Darlington and Chester to sign Mansfield striker Colin Larkin. The 23-year-old fell out with Stags boss Carlton Palmer near the end of last season and has now signed a two-year deal with the Spireites. "There was plenty of competition from other clubs for his signature," Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland said. "He is another important part of the jigsaw as we look to enhance the team with more quality players."

Palmer closes in on new players
Mansfield boss Carlton Palmer says he is pursuing new signings after missing out on both defender Rob Clare and striker Danny Bacon. "I have spoken to a number of players who have said they would like to come to Mansfield," said Palmer. "Of course I was disappointed at what happened with Rob and Danny but now I have to put that behind me. "The chairman is backing me to bring more players in and I am hoping to have some signatures as early as next week."

Stags locked in Pilkington talks
Mansfield manager Carlton Palmer is hopeful of persuading goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington to sign a new deal. The 31-year-old keeper has been linked with several clubs but claims he is "close to reaching an agreement" with the League Two side. But Palmer is also holding talks with a goalkeeper who is currently attached to a Premiership club. The club in question rate the keeper highly but are keen to send him out on a loan basis.

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