Paul Cox was brought in as the new manager to try to pull off the monumental task of restoring the ailing Stags’ Football League status which he famously achieved to cement a place in the club’s history. Here are a selection of photographs from his three and a half year reign at the One Call Stadium. READ LOMAS ON STAGS – PAUL COX: AN APPRECIATION
9. BRISTOL ROVERS AWAY
Paul Cox looks on ahead of sending Bristol Rovers to relegation. Photo: Ben Hoskins
10. FA CUP REPLAY
Paul Cox shouts instructions during the FA Cup replay with Lincoln City in December 2012. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
11. LIVERPOOL HEARTBREAK
A disappointed Paul Cox with assistant Adam Murray after a controversial FA Cup defeat by Liverpool. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
12. REALLY REF?
Paul Cox unhappy with the referee during the home clash with Northampton Town in September 2013. Photo: Pete Norton