Billy McEwan was appointed manager of Mansfield Town on 4 July 2008 following the sacking of Paul Holland.

Billy was a player for the club in the Second Division Title winning season of 1976-77.His most successful stints were at Hibernian, Chesterfield and Rotherham during a playing career which spanned 19  years.

As a manager, Billy's first post was at Sheffield United in 1986.He then took charge at Millmoor, Rotherham, and guided the Millers to the Division Four Championship title in his first season.After a brief stint at Darlington, Billy then spent 11 and a half years on the coaching staff at Derby County, and was caretaker manager twice

In February 2005 Billy was appointed as first team manager of York City.They finished 8^th in his first season.  He received three Manager of the Month awards in 2005-6 (one) and 2006-7season (two.)

After two years at Bootham Crescent, Billy left the club and had a short time out in management, scouting for various managers, before joining us in July 08.