Stags may opt for new stadium

Mansfield Town FC are considering moving to a new stadium in the latest stage in their battle with previous owner and landlord Keith Haslam.    Five sites are under consideration.   Chairman John Radford unveiled the 'Plan B' in his programme notes for yesterday's game against Grimsby.

The club has taken legal action against Haslam by challenging the legality of his ownership, which was financially facilitated by a dividends issue to shareholders.   No court date has been finalised for a judgement yet.

The club needs a ten-year lease on a ground of their own by March in order to be able to gain promotion or remain in the Conference.   Quite how firm their stadium plans and how much leverage they will exert on Haslam remains to be seen.