Three local businessmen have exchanged contracts with Keith Haslam for the purchase of Mansfield Town Football Club.

The three life-long Stags' fans include:Andy Saunders, Andy Perry and Steve Middleton.

Said Andy Perry:"This is a boyhood dream of ours to being owning our local Football Club.

"We are looking forward to the challenges ahead and with the help and support of the local community I am sure that we can achieve our common goal - which is promotion to the Football League."

He added:"This is a new era for the club and we hope to re-ignite relationships with the supporters and give them something to be proud."