Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott finally officially opens the redeveloped all-seater Field Mill stadium on 28th July 2001, six months after work had been completed.

PICTURE GALLERY - Mansfield Town FC The Decades - 2000-2004

Over recent months we have been delving into Chad’s archives to look back at classic images of decades gone past.

By John Lomas

Thursday, 11th November 2021, 3:43 pm

In this eighth one we feature shots from 2000-2004 which included a promotion and play-off final heartbreak. For 1995-1999 click HERE. For 1990-94 click HERE – For 1985-89 click HERE – For 1980-84 click HERE – For 1974-79 click HERE – For 1970-74 click HERE – and for the 1960s click HERE

5. 2002

Assistant manager Neil Richardson and manager Stuart Watkiss salute the fans after a crucial home win over promotion rivals Scunthorpe United.

Photo: JPI

6. 2002

Stags fans invade the pitch to celebrate after their side beat Carlisle to clinch promotion to Division Two.

Photo: JPI

7. 2002

Soaked by champagne, chairman Keith Haslam celebrates Stags' promotion after the Carlisle game.

Photo: JPI

8. 2002

Dressing room celebrations as Stags head for Division Two.

Photo: JPI

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