Flitcroft Installed At Mansfield Town

Last updated : 01 March 2018 By CNS Sport/AO

David Flitcroft as expected, is the new manager of Mansfield Town.

Flitcroft left Swindon Town after 35 games in charge in which he won 18 after being appointed in June 2017 and has rocked up at Mansfield Town who were looking for a new manager after Steve Evans quit, so he could become the new manager at Peterborough.

Swindon were not happy with losing Flitcroft and said in a statement; "Swindon Town Football Club can confirm that it has accepted the resignations of manager Dave Flitcroft and his assistant Ben Futcher.

"We as a football club are extremely disappointed at the timing of this, with the club currently lying in a play-off position, with an automatic promotion spot still a realistic goal.

"Matt Taylor has taken over first-team affairs on a temporary basis whilst we search for a permanent replacement to take the club forward."

Mansfield were delighted to land Flitcroft with their Chairman John Radford saying: "We have acted swiftly and diligently in appointing our new manager and are delighted to welcome David Flitcroft.

"David has a proven track record of success in this division and knows this league well. He has all of the qualities we were looking for and we are greatly looking forward to working with him.

"David joins a progressive club which is moving forward in all areas.

"He will be fully supported by a passionate board of directors, a talented and hard-working team of behind-the-scenes staff and a magnificent, vociferous and encouraging fanbase."