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STAGS SIGN STEPHEN QUINN ON ONE YEAR DEAL
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Experienced midfielder signs Stags’ contract
mansfieldtown.net, Mon 14 Jun 2021 Experienced midfielder Stephen Quinn has signed a one-year contract at One Call Stadium, the club is delighted to announce. It follows a successful spell for Quinn in the amber and blue in his 23 appearances for the Stags last term on loan from Burton Albion. The 35-year-old brings a wealth of experience to Nigel Clough’ssquad, having amassed over 500 senior appearances from all four professional levels of English football. https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2021/june/experienced-midfielder-signs-stags-contract/ A stalwart at Sheffield United, where he spent seven years, the ex-Ireland international also has Premier League experience with both the Blades and Hull City as well as a FA Cup finalist’s medal with the Tigers in 2014. “Once we finished last season, it was a priority for us to secure Stephen’s services, once his contract with Burton had finished,” said manager Nigel Clough. “I think everyone saw his attributes in the last few months of last season. “The quality he brings us on the ball stands out at this level. His hunger and desire are evident daily, and we’re delighted to have him board for next season.” On signing permanently for the Stags, Quinn said: “I’ve had a great few month here on loan. The lads have taken to me really well and I’m so pleased to be signing permanently now. “It was a straightforward decision to sign permanently, no question. The football we played over the last few months has been enjoyable. “We’re a good footballing side and we have to take that into next season produce over the course of a whole campaign.” ---------------------- Nigel Clough told iFollow Stags: "We didn't really know him when he came to Burton because he'd retired. He was on holiday, a couple of years ago, and he'd decided to retire. While he was out there (holiday), he thought I might give it one more go. "Chris Morgan, who's his mate who we worked with at Sheffield United, phoned and said 'little Quinny says can he come and do some training with you'? "He joined in for a week or two and within a few days we said do you want to sign for us if your knee is up to it? "We have to keep an eye on that (knee) and manage his injuries. "But right from day one, that hunger and desire is still there in abundance. "Even if he's out there for 70 minutes, and he did a lot of 70 minutes last season, he can make a lot of impact in that time." (On the midfield) "I hope they all stay fit and they play well. Ollie Clarke had injuries last season, Lapslie was injured, and Quinny won't play 50 games for us. "So we need to make sure the lads coming in for them as well are good enough and that's where the strength of the squad is (important) ... It won't be a massive squad, 16/17/18 nucleus and I think we'll be covered well enough provided we don't get 5 or 6 injuries or 2 or 3 in one position, that's the only time it can cause a problem." transcribed by Martin ---------------------- Stephen Quinn told iFollow Stags: "I’ve had a great few months here on loan. The lads have taken to me really well and I’m so pleased to be signing permanently now. "It was a straightforward decision to sign permanently, no question. The football we played over the last few months has been enjoyable. "We’re a good footballing side and we have to take that into next season and produce over the course of a whole campaign.” "Ollie (Clarke) and George (Lapslie) should be playing at a higher level. Ollie's very industrious, he's a strong boy. George has got real guile and a nice passer of the ball. "The gaffer simplifies the game, he doesn't try to overcomplicate it. He lets the lads go out and express themselves and enjoy themselves. The football and style of play he likes to play is really good and refreshing for this league. "Hopefully we can do something special this season. "Now I'm coming to the latter part of my career, I'm enjoying it even more and I'm appreciating every kick of the ball. I don't really want to let it go and I can't wait to get started next season." transcribed by Martin -------------------- John Radford @JRadfordMTFC Very pleased to sign Stephen Quinn on a permanent deal for next season. Our midfield looks varied and strong heading into next season. We continue to build... COYS!!! David Sharpe @DavidSharpe91 Welcome back Quinny! Great to have you with us permanently! ---------------- |
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