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PLAN B CONFUSION - CAROLYN STILL STATEMENT
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Statement from Carolyn Still on 'misconstrued' programme notes mansfieldtown.net, Tue 11 Oct 2011 From Carolyn Still, Chief Executive: http://www.mansfieldtown.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10325~2478495,00.html "Thanks to all who came along on Saturday to support the club. We were up dramatically on gate numbers which is very encouraging. "In turn, to demonstrate our full appreciation and commitment to our incredibly loyal supporters, we shall be announcing some very exciting news in the coming days that will further add to our campaign to regain our rightful position in the Football League. "I must address the matter of the miscommunication and incongruence found in the notes of Saturday's programme. The cause for this has been addressed and going forward I shall personally ensure that all messages sent out by the club are fully authenticated by the individuals concerned and are transparent and accurate. "The announcement that MTFC shall move 'to a newly-built stadium' are misconstrued and inaccurate. The Chairman and I both firmly believe that Field Mill is the home of MTFC and will vigorously continue to do everything possible to ensure that we are not forced out. Please accept our sincerest apologies and thank you for your ongoing support of the club." ------------- twitter.com/radiorhodes, 11 October 2011 #stags #mtfc Please find here http://tinyurl.com/5vxswh6 a rather pathetic statement issued by CEO Carolyn Still about Plan B #stags #Mtfc Statement appears to be an attempt to lie it's way out of trouble. Saturdays program notes where authentic ----------------- Stags' Still issues apology over Field Mill programme piece Nottingham Post, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 MANSFIELD Town's chief executive Carolyn Still today re-iterated the club's determination to stay at Field Mill – and apologised for misleading fans to think the club may move to a new stadium in Saturday's match programme. http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Stags-issues-apology-Field-programme-piece/story-13530115-detail/story.html In chairman John Radford's column for the 2-1 win over Grimsby, a 'plan B' was revealed in the club's quest to secure a ground fit for promotion at the end of this season. If the Stags are to be considered for the play-offs at the end of the season, they must have acquired Field Mill from Keith Haslam – or be using another ground that is up to Football League standard with a ten-year lease in place – by March 1. Mansfield currently have only a one-year lease on their long-standing home but Radford is pursuing a court case questioning the validity of Haslam's ownership of the stadium. Radford's programme notes said the Stags would be looking to build a new stadium in time to meet requirements set out in the rules – if they could not secure Field Mill. "Many of you are intrigued to know about the 'Plan B' which we have had in the pipeline, should we be unable to acquire Field Mill from the current landlord," they read. "I am now in a position to reveal that Plan B is a proposal for us to move to a newly-built stadium. Such proposals have now been drawn up which would allow us to be promoted at the end of the season. "This, however, could all be immaterial, if we can buy Field Mill from Mr Haslam – which has always been my preferred option. "Having stated that, we will not be held to ransom by anyone, and such back-up plans are essential. "I am feeling more confident about our future and further details will be announced through our usual streams of communication. "I know this is a very important matter to all who hold Mansfield Town close to their hearts, and I intend to keep you up to speed with the finer pieces of information as and when any developments are made." But Still has now issued a statement saying Radford's words were 'misconstrued' and the suggestion of a move to a new stadium 'inaccurate.' She said: "I must address the matter of the miscommunication and incongruence found in the notes of Saturday's programme. "The cause for this has been addressed and going forward I shall personally ensure that all messages sent out by the club are fully authenticated by the individuals concerned and are transparent and accurate. "The announcement that Mansfield Town shall move 'to a newly-built stadium' is misconstrued and inaccurate. "The chairman and I both firmly believe that Field Mill is the home of Mansfield Town and will vigorously continue to do everything possible to ensure that we are not forced out. "Please accept our sincerest apologies and thank you for your ongoing support of the club." It is an embarrassing u-turn for the Stags who sit sixth in the Blue Square Bet Premier table after 14 games ahead of matches this evening ------------------ post-match confusion over Plan B, audio interview with John Radford after the game against Grimsby http://mansfield103.co.uk/ -------------- Stags' new ground announcement confusion chad.co.uk, Saturday 8 October 2011 19:00 Mystery surrounds the announcement that Mansfield Town may be moving to a new ground in Saturday's match programme, reports John Lomas. http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/alfreton/stags_new_ground_announcement_confusion_1_3854204?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed&commentspage=2 Chairman John Radford told fans in his programme notes that Stags could be on the move if there is no progress in his legal battle with landlord and former owner Keith Haslam over the disputed ownership rights of Field Mill, as Stags need a ground with a 10-year lease to be able to gain promotion. Those details need to be in place by next March to satisfy the football authorities. However, Stags' chief executive Carolyn Still didn't show for pre-arranged pre-match and half-time meetings with the media in the press box on Saturday to discuss Mr Radford's programme notes revelations. And when Mansfield 103.2 reporter Dave Rhodes did manage to catch a quick word with Mr Radford as he left the ground after the 2-1 win over Grimsby, the owner would only say: “There is a miscommunication and I didn't want to announce anything. I will deal with this in the coming days.” In his programme notes, Mr Radford had said: “Many of you are intrigued to know about the 'Plan B' which we have had in the pipeline, should we be unable to acquire Field Mill from the current landlord,” said Radford in his programme notes. “I am now in a position to reveal that Plan B is a proposal for us to move to a newly-built stadium. Such proposals have now been drawn up which would allow us to be promoted at the end of the season. “This, however, could all be immaterial, if we can buy Field Mill from Mr Haslam – which has always been my preferred option. “Having stated that, we will not be held to ransom by anyone, and such back-up plans are essential. “I am feeling more confident about our future and further details will be announced through our usual streams of communication. “I know this is a very important matter to all who hold Mansfield Town close to their hearts, and I intend to keep you up speed with the finer pieces of information as and when any developments are made.” ------------------ Confusion Over Plan B mansfield103.co.uk, Monday 10th October, 2011 Confusion reigns over Mansfield Town's Plan B for a ground next season. http://www.mansfield103.co.uk/sport.php?n=1531 Programme notes from the club's chairman John Radford for Saturday's home clash with Grimsby Town announced that the club had a Plan B in place should they fail to secure the ownership of Field Mill from landlord Keith Haslam. It said: "I am now in a position to reveal that Plan B is a proposal for us to move to a newly-built stadium. Such proposals have now been drawn up which would allow us to be promoted at the end of the season. This, however, could all be immaterial, if we can buy Field Mill from Mr Haslam – which has always been my preferred option. "Having stated that, we will not be held to ransom by anyone, and such back-up plans are essential. I am feeling more confident about our future and further details will be announced through our usual streams of communication. I know this is a very important matter to all who hold Mansfield Town close to their hearts, and I intend to keep you up speed with the finer pieces of information as and when any developments are made." But, speaking to Mansfield 103.2 after the game, Mr Radford appeared to retract those words, saying: "There is a miscommunication and I didn't want to announce anything. I will deal with this in the coming days." The club is expected to make a statement in the next couple of days. ----------------- twitter.com/radiorhodes, Saturday 8 October 2011 #Mtfc Announce that they will BUILD A NEW GROUND in time for next season if they can't buy Field Mill so they can get promoted Location of the new ground unknown. I understand that the new ground is a temporary measure. Plans are supposedly in place Council sources say that the club have NO chance of gaining planning permission for a new ground in time for next season My sources at Mansfield District Council tell me no plans have been submitted by the club for the new ground #stags #mtfc Field Mill landlord Keith Haslam tells me he will make "no comment" on clubs new plans. He is still seeking to negotiate a deal --------------------------------- Cox backs chairman to deliver Nottingham Post, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 PAUL Cox today urged fans to trust chairman John Radford in his bid to resolve Mansfield Town's ground issues. http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/story-13528690-detail/story.html The Stags are progressing steadily on the field, with Saturday's 2-1 win over Grimsby Town lifting them up to sixth in the Blue Square Bet Premier. But if they are to be considered for the play-offs at the end of the season, they must have acquired Field Mill from Keith Haslam – or be using another ground that is up to Football League standard with a ten-year lease in place – by March 1. Mansfield currently have only a one-year lease on their long-standing home but Radford is pursuing a court case questioning the validity of Haslam's ownership of the stadium. The subject came under fresh scrutiny at the weekend when Radford revealed in his programme notes for the Grimsby game his long-awaited 'plan B'. He said the Stags would be looking to build a new stadium in time to meet requirements set out in the rules – if they cannot secure Field Mill. But confusion has arisen amid suggestions he no longer stands by those comments. Cox said: "The chairman has told me he will sort the ground and I have no reason to distrust him. "He's always been open and honest and I can't see why he would come and put money into the club if he wasn't going to resolve it. "What I don't want is anything to affect our playing mindset. I don't want the lads to be worrying about whether the ground is going to be ready or not, I know I'm not. "The players are not paid to think (about other things), they are paid to play, and there can be no excuses." Tom Naylor is back at Mansfield after his trial at Burnley and will not be going anywhere else unless the club receive a successful bid --------------------- |
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