List of Mansfield Town F.C. players
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. As of the 2016–17 season, they play in League Two, the fourth tier level of the English football league system. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans. In 1906, the club turned professional, after which the Methodist church disowned the club and forbade them to use the name "Wesleyans". The club reacted by changing its name to Mansfield Wesley, before adopting the current name Mansfield Town in 1910.
History of Mansfield Town F.C.
In the 1971–72 season, Mansfield needed a victory to guarantee safety in their last game against Wrexham. A 1–1 draw was not enough, and the Stags were relegated on goal difference. Mansfield threw away promotion on the last day of the following season, leading Cambridge twice but losing 3–2. (Cambridge were promoted in Mansfield's place) 1973–74 was a massive disappointment, as Mansfield finished in 17th place.