Stephen Quinn has made 178 appearances for Mansfield Town since arriving in January 2021 Mansfield Town's experienced midfielder Stephen Quinn will leave the club following Saturday's home match against Exeter City The news was announced by a statement posted on X,, external in which the club also confirmed Quinn will captain the side against the Grecians The 39-year-old initially joined the Stags on loan during the 2020-21 season before signing on a permanent deal from Burton Albion the following summer Quinn helped Mansfield gain automatic promotion to League One He has so far made 29 League One appearances this campaign scoring a solitary goal against Barnsley on the opening day of the season Quinn started his career at Sheffield United where he went on to make 237 appearances in all competitions and won 18 caps for the Republic of Ireland international side between 2013 and 2016 but will Yamal build legacy to rival Messi 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Premier League reaction & Champions League race latest as Forest draw at Palace The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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The new school board members will likely push for policies that align with their pro-public education platform potentially challenging some of the recent state legislation on school choice and curriculum Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all This page will be updated with information about the 2025 county council election as results come in Total eligible electorate for Mansfield District: The turnout figures for each Mansfield division is as follows: Please note, the Mansfield North division election has been postponed following the sad passing of a candidate. A new date will be confirmed soon. We’ll share full details as soon as they are available. The Mansfield East Results – 2 seats available The Mansfield South Results – 2 seats available The Mansfield West Results – 2 seats available The Warsop Results – 1 seat available Dan WestwellMansfield produced a superb performance to beat Peterborough 4-2 in League One the Stags' sparkling first-half display saw them go in 3-0 ahead at the interval for the second time against Posh this season Will Evans completed his brace in the second half as the Stags ended their six-match losing run The scoring started in the fourth minute when Dom Dwyer set up George Maris for a close-range finish off the inside of the near post Three minutes later the ball ran loose from a Jordan Bowery tackle and Keanu Baccus lifted in a finish from the edge of the box Debutant 21-year-old home goalkeeper Owen Mason saved from Gustav Lindgren before a low Malik Mothersille cross passed through everyone and hit the far post as Posh tried to hit back But it was 3-0 after 34 minutes as Louis Reed crossed for Evans to loop home a header Posh pulled one back after 51 minutes when Jordan Bowery half-cleared Chris Conn-Clarke's cross to Ryan de Havilland on the edge of the box and he sent a low finish inside the left post But eight minutes later Evans curled home a superb 25-yard finish from Stephen Quinn's pass Lindgren hit the crossbar with 10 minutes left but made no mistake in the 87th minute when he swept home Abraham Odoh's pass but it was too little too late for Posh Darren Ferguson post Mansfield 4-2 Peterborough (BBC Radio Cambridgeshire) To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Peterborough UnitedManager: Darren Ferguson Wallin Match OfficialsReferee: Aaron BannisterAssistant Referee 1: Jack ForderAssistant Referee 2: Stephen FinchFourth Official: Jamie O'ConnorMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightAfter their 3-0 win in December Mansfield could complete their second ever Football League double over Peterborough United Peterborough have lost both of their last two Football League games against Mansfield Town; only in 1964 have they ever lost three in a row against the Stags Mansfield have lost eight of their last 10 home league games (W1 D1) and have suffered 11 home defeats this season in League One; only in 2002-03 (12) and 2007-08 (14) have they lost more times at home in a single Football League campaign After a run of 10 defeats in 11 away league games from September to February Peterborough have since lost just one of their last seven on the road in League One (W3 D3) Abraham Odoh (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Stephen McLaughlin (Mansfield Town) Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time Sam Hughes (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough United) Stephen Quinn (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Abraham Odoh (Peterborough United) Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner Caylan Vickers (Mansfield Town) header from very close range is high and wide to the right Harley Mills (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right Assisted by Ricky-Jade Jones following a fast break Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break Aden Flint (Mansfield Town) header from the centre of the box is too high Assisted by Stephen McLaughlin following a set piece situation Foul by Oscar Wallin (Peterborough United) Jordan Rhodes (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half The election for the Mansfield North Division of Nottinghamshire County Council’s elections on Thursday 1 May 2025 will be rearranged following the sad death of candidate Karen Seymour All other polls on 1 May 2025 will go ahead as planned Returning Officer for Nottinghamshire County Council and James Biddlestone Deputy Returning Officer for Mansfield District Council said: “We send our condolences to Karen Seymour’s family at this sad time we must now postpone the election in Mansfield North and we have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.” A new date for the election for the two-seat division is being arranged and new poll cards will be sent to all affected voters once the date set They will tell voters how to arrange a postal or proxy vote if they cannot make it to the polling station on the new date Any postal votes already returned will no longer count Postal voters will be sent a new postal vote The new ballot papers will be yellow to help voters make sure they return the correct one Candidate nominations will reopen for a set period once the new date is announced. All other previous candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. Anyone wanting to submit a nomination can email Elections@mansfield.gov.uk for a nomination pack. The Stags had a let-off inside the first 30 seconds as Reece Cole turned a low Ilmari Niskanen cross against the outside of the right post the hosts then took the lead after 25 minutes Louis Reed's 22-yard free-kick hit the underside of the bar and Stephen McLaughlin was on hand to head home from close range as it bounced back up Mansfield's second also came from close range when Brighton loanee Caylan Vickers beat his man cut into the box and teed up a tap-in for former United States international Dom Dwyer Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth then had to turn over a powerful Vickers shot before the break to deny the Stags a third Six minutes into an improved second half for the visitors Niskanen raced on to a Cole through ball and rounded Scott Flinders the Stags wrapped up the win after 83 minutes as Reed's cutting pass sent Ben Waine clear to slot home Cole rattled a Mansfield post a minute later as City's afternoon ended in frustration while Jordan Rhodes hit the Exeter upright on the break with the last kick of the match Yogane Match OfficialsReferee: William DavisAssistant Referee 1: Sam WessonAssistant Referee 2: Declan FordFourth Official: Karl BuckleyMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightMansfield Town have lost four of their last six league games against Exeter City (W1 D1) failing to score in three of those matches Exeter City have lost just one of their last 12 away Football League games against Mansfield Town (W7 D4) failing to score in just one match during that time Mansfield are unbeaten across their last four final games of a Football League campaign (W2 D2) Exeter have netted just 19 goals in total across their 22 away league games this season (W7 D5 L10) their fewest on the road in a Football League campaign since 2011-12 (15) Jordan Rhodes (Mansfield Town) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box Assisted by Ben Waine following a fast break Ed Francis (Exeter City) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick Ronnie Kokkinos (Mansfield Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Andrew Oluwabori (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time Stephen McLaughlin (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked Jack Fitzwater (Exeter City) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked Reece Cole (Exeter City) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box Ben Waine (Mansfield Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner Assisted by Louis Reed with a through ball following a fast break Mansfield is on the starting blocks for six months of free events between now and October As 5,000 visitors flocked to see the amazing Gaia art installation at the Palace Theatre plans were being laid for Mansfield District Council’s next event in Mansfield Woodhouse Saturday 3 May Celebration in the Park at Yeoman Hill Park from 10am to 2pm will be a fun filled family event with live music from local artists including Ollie Hayes Annabelle Elizabeth and Everything Acoustic and bring your best singing voice – it’s a day not to be missed Last Saturday Mansfield BID’s Chinese New Year celebration took place in the Market Place youngsters were able to chalk their snake designs on the pavements and Mansfield Aquatic Reptiles & Pets will be in the square with a display of live snakes The celebration also featured performances by Fortitude Danceworks Later this month the focus will be on young people with a visit to the Market Place by architecture specialists along with Zest Theatre to create The Zone – a brand new touring youth facility provided by the council’s National Portfolio Organisation funding from Arts Council England.  get ready for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration at the Mansfield Carnival This year’s theme, "One World," is all about global unity and the power of coming together as one community as well as promoting environmental sustainability From vibrant parades to eco-conscious choices we’re celebrating both cultural diversity and our shared responsibility for the planet The town will be filled with colour and laughter from 12pm to 6pm on Leeming Street It will be a chance to explore the diversity, beauty, and vibrancy of our town More details can be found on our website. Brass band performances also return to the council’s parks with performances in June with a performance on Saturday 7 June, from 11am to 2pm in Carr Bank Park bandstand in Mansfield with Whitwell Brass Band; Saturday 5 July  from 11am to 2pm in Titchfield Park in Mansfield with Blidworth Brass Band; and Tuesday 5 August from 11am to 2pm Carr Lane Park in Warsop. In July we will be bringing more culture to our parks with the staging of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by OddSocks Theatre on Sunday 13 July in Titchfield Park. On Saturday 16 August the council will be organising a Picnic and Play event in Chesterfield Road Park. Pack your picnic and join us for a free, fun-filled family day out at Picnic and Play in the Park! Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, walkabout entertainers, and plenty of bubbles to keep the little ones smiling. It’s a relaxed and joyful day for all ages – don’t miss it! In the autumn the main Destination Mansfield event will be the Fire Garden on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October when visitors to Titchfield Park will feel the heat from various displays of the power of fire. Run by Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group at Manor Park on Saturday 28 June, with live entertainment, stalls, fairground rides, inflatables, circus workshop, food and refreshments. Saturday 17 May with a VE Day theme organised by Mansfield Central Library and Inspire Mansfield BID Days bring free family fun and entertainment each month to the town centre, look out for live music, performances and activities around Market Place. Sunday 6 July, 12noon to 4pm at The Carrs with live music, arena entertainment,  health and wellbeing activities, refreshments, licensed bar, fairground rides, stalls and free activities. A week-long festival bringing diverse culture, creativity, and comedy to Mansfield. town centre from Monday 14 July. Sun 13 July Church Festival is an opportunity for other churches to join together and hold an event for all. There will be some Christian music, from a live worship band, a professional children's entertainer, some information stalls, and someone giving a positive message of hope. Titchfield Park Life Church Notts A free community event by Notts Police on Saturday 26 July in Carr Bank Park will see departments from across the force come together with information stalls and interactive activities. There will be police dog demonstrations, a chance to sit in the police car and rescue boat, and use a walkie talkie. This family-friendly event at One Stadium Mansfield Town Football club on Saturday 26 July will include live music, a play area with inflatables and face-painting and the opportunity to meet club mascots Sammy & Sally The Stag. This free one-day arts festival organised by First Arts is open to everyone on Saturday 6 September in Mansfield town centre and will feature “knock-your-socks-off” performances, street theatre, workshops, live music and by acts from close to home and further afield. RunThrough events is bringing back the Mansfield 10k for its second year on Sunday 14 September, with the start and finish in the town centre. The course follows two laps of the town and surrounding area. played well for long spells but gifted goals to a grateful Royals side on a roll The only effort on target of the first half saw Reading punish a 35th-minute mistake by Louis Reed who gifted a loose pass to Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and he set up Jayden Wareham for a precision finish from just outside the box Half-time substitute George Williams gifted Reading a second within four minutes of coming on His poor clearance set up Charlie Savage for a shot that Christy Pym did well to parry only to see Williams turn the ball into his own net On 57 minutes Keanu Baccus gave the ball away on the left and Lewis Wing looked up from 25 yards and smashed an unstoppable finish into the top left corner Stags replied five minutes later as Reed slipped Baccus in down the middle and the Australia international finished low inside the right post But yet another home error led to another Reading goal as Pym's poor kick went to Savage His low shot came back off the post and Wareham was on hand to poke in from close range In the last of five added minutes Harvey Knibbs cut out Deji Oshilaja's backpass and cued up Billy Bodin for a tap-in Stickland Match OfficialsReferee: Ross JoyceAssistant Referee 1: Harley HetheringtonAssistant Referee 2: Callum GoughFourth Official: Callum WalchesterMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightMansfield Town have lost each of their last two league games against Reading two defeats that came 31 years apart in April 1993 and December 2024 Reading have failed to win any of their last 15 away league games against Mansfield Town (W6 D9) since a 2-0 win in March 1966 Mansfield are winless across their last 12 Football League games played on Easter Monday (D4 L8) since a 3-1 victory over Kidderminster Harriers in March 2005 Reading have lost each of their last two league games played on Easter Monday Billy Bodin (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal Tyler Bindon (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dom Dwyer (Mansfield Town) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Caylan Vickers (Mansfield Town) wins a free kick on the left wing Jayden Wareham (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing Aden Flint (Mansfield Town) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal Adedeji Oshilaja (Mansfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Dom Dwyer (Mansfield Town) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked Keanu Baccus (Mansfield Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left Nigel Clough was appointed Mansfield boss in November 2020 Manager Nigel Clough has started talks with Mansfield Town about extending his contract beyond this season Conversations about the 59-year-old's future with the Stags got under way with the club's hierarchy earlier in April Clough guided Mansfield to promotion from League Two last season and needs his side to grab one point from their final three matches to be assured of League One safety this term "An offer came in about a week ago," Clough told BBC Radio Nottingham. "Discussions have started but nothing has changed "We will just see what happens in the next couple of weeks There has to be an agreement on all sides that it's the best way forward." Stags not taking safety for granted - Clough Derby County and Burton boss has been in charge of Mansfield since November 2020 A new contract would see the former England Nottingham Forest and Liverpool striker take his managerial career into a 27th year having started out while still playing for Burton at non-league level in 1998 Guiding the Stags to the third tier for the first time in 21 years with a third-placed finish in League Two last season triggered the one-year contract extension that has kept him at the One Call Stadium this term A strong start to the campaign had the Stags third in the table in October but they have tumbled down the standings since - with a 13-match winless League One run between mid-January and March dragging them into a fight for survival While a point is all they now need to ensure safety their place in League One could be assured before they take on title winners Birmingham City on Sunday if Reading beat Bristol Rovers a day earlier "We have Reading scarves ready for Saturday afternoon," Clough said "We will all be cheering them at Bristol Rovers." 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A top-12 finish is still possible, depending on other results – which would mark their best League One placing since the 2010/11 season. Assistant manager Kevin Nicholson said the team were ready to give it one last push. “We are asking the lads to be ready one last time, be professional, and see the opportunity we still have to finish 12th in an incredibly strong league,” he said. “Hopefully we can go out and execute that.” Their opponents, Mansfield, secured survival in League One earlier this week with an entertaining 4-2 win over Peterborough United. Nicholson expects a relaxed but competitive game. “They’re safe and they played like a team that were happy to be out of it,” he said. “It will be a good atmosphere and the pitch looks lovely – two teams in a celebratory mood.” Among those finishing the season on a high is 17-year-old midfielder Jake Richards, who this week was named EFL League One’s Young Apprentice of the Year at the national EFL Awards. Richards made headlines earlier in the season after scoring his first professional goal before Christmas. “It’s a really good feeling being recognised for all my hard work over the last two years,” said Richards. “I didn’t have a great start, getting injured, but I really kicked on at Christmas. I’ve had some big experiences this season that I can learn from.” The Grecians came out on top the last time the two sides met, beating Mansfield 2-0 at home in March with goals from Demetri Mitchell and Angus MacDonald. Saturday’s game at the One Call Stadium will bring the curtain down on a season that has included memorable wins, a cup run, and the club’s fourth consecutive campaign at League One level. A shoutout goes to the travelling fans making the long trip north. As always, the away support has been top class. " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g, ' To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! 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Lucas Akins joined Mansfield Town from Burton Albion in January 2022 The jailing of Mansfield Town striker Lucas Akins for causing the death of a cyclist is "devastating" and came as an "unbelievable shock" to the club died 10 days after he was struck by a Mercedes G350 being driven by Akins near Huddersfield in March 2022 Akins, 36, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Thursday Mansfield's 4-0 defeat by League One title winners Birmingham City on Sunday was their first game since their player was jailed Clough spoke to BBC Radio Nottingham shortly before the match about the sentencing of the forward who has played under him at both Mansfield and Burton Albion we have lost a friend and a colleague to a sentence," Clough said "I also can't stress enough how much we have to acknowledge the pain of Mr Daniel's family "It is just a tragic accident and we are devastated for Lucas that he has ended up with a prison sentence." Footballer jailed for causing cyclist's death Clough unmoved by Akins backlash after crash death guilty plea Akins plays for Mansfield hours after death crash guilty plea who was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson Akins had pulled out into the path of Mr Daniel said his death had been "like hell and a nightmare I'm not waking up from" She criticised Akins for not pleading guilty at the first opportunity but said she did not want him to go to jail "We do not need any more lives to be destroyed by this," she said Akins was a Mansfield player when the crash happened and he continued to play for the Nottinghamshire club afterwards After pleading guilty at Leeds Crown Court on 4 March he started a league match just hours later He made a further eight appearances for the club - and even started in an international match for Grenada against Russia in Moscow last month - before he was sentenced last week Akins has played professionally for 18 years and counts Huddersfield Tranmere and Stevenage as well as Scottish sides Hamilton Academical and Partick Thistle among his former clubs He has just two months of his Mansfield contract remaining having signed a new one-year deal after helping them win promotion from League Two last season Akins' future beyond the summer remains uncertain "That will be discussed," said Clough Everybody is just digesting what was an unbelievable shock this week "There is talk of him maybe appealing so we we will see what happens in the next week or two." music and mischief as Mansfield Palace Theatre brings a sensational trio of family-friendly shows to town this July - both on stage and outdoors See Shakespeare under the stars when Oddsocks Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Sunday 14 July at 5pm in Titchfield Park with tickets just £16.50 There will be laughter galore with the return of the always-entertaining Oddsocks delivering their delightfully daft and irreverent take on The Bard in the open air and a troupe of bumbling actors collide for a night of magical chaos Expect a wild woodland romp filled with live music Cirque – The Greatest Show Reimagined rolls into town on Monday 28 July at 3pm and 7pm with tickets starting at £28 bold and brave production fuses jaw-dropping circus skills with iconic West End hits gravity-defying feats and stunning vocals; a high-octane spectacle that will transport audiences of all ages on a kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour BAFTA award-winning CBeebies favourite In the Night Garden Live makes a magical return with the beautifully staged production Igglepiggle’s Busy Day on Wednesday 30 July with performances at 10am 12pm and 3pm and tickets starting from £18 Makka Pakka and friends brought to life through full-size costumes and enchanting music in a heart-warming show made just for young audiences A perfect introduction to live theatre for the very youngest theatre-goers Don’t miss a moment of this magical month - book your tickets online anytime at mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01623 463133. Join us this July for a summer of laughter, wonder, and unforgettable family memories - we can’t wait to welcome you! Nigel Clough had a one-year contract extension triggered when he guided Mansfield to promotion last season Manager Nigel Clough says the future of his Mansfield Town squad will be prioritised over his own contract talks after they secured their League One status The Stags were already free of relegation fears on Wednesday night when they put an emphatic end to their six-match winless run by beating Peterborough United 4-2 at One Call Stadium Clough began talks about staying beyond this season in April and while they remain ongoing the 59-year-old said his discussions with chairman John Radford have involved more planning for next season "I had a very good meeting with the chairman and we sorted a good few things out, so give us a bit of time," Clough told BBC Radio Nottingham. "It's not actually the priority at the moment - the players are the priority and a few other things and getting that sorted "We have plenty of time in the next week or two to get it done." Mansfield thump Peterborough to end winless run Clough in talks to remain Mansfield Town boss When Clough took charge of the Nottinghamshire club in November 2020 they were third from bottom in League Two He oversaw automatic promotion to League One last season ending a 21-year absence from the third tier the Stags had spent just one season at this level in the past three decades A strong start to the campaign had them as high as third in the division in October but 14 defeats and just three wins from 21 matches before Wednesday night's triumph had the Stags battling for survival Before they faced champions Birmingham City on Sunday - a match Mansfield lost 4-0 - Clough spoke of his "relief" at staying up he said the absence of the "edgy" feeling of relegation anxiety helped deliver one of Mansfield's most emphatic wins of the season "Everybody was relaxed tonight," Clough said "It could have ended 8-6 and if we had won 8-6 it wouldn't have been an unfair reflection on the game "It's lovely to score some goals lovely to get the three points and to send the supporters home with a smile on their faces It hasn't happened too much in the last four months Clough now wants his side to ensure they "finish on a high" with another win when they host mid-table Exeter City on Saturday who was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson in 2022 The Mansfield Town forward Lucas Akins has been jailed for 14 months after causing the death of a cyclist he hit as he pulled out from a junction who was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson in a Mercedes G-Wagon pulled out into his path from Crosland Factory Lane Prosecutors said the League One player failed to stop at the give-way sign telling police officers he did not see Daniel approach Judge Alex Menary said he had considered suspending the prison term but had decided only an immediate sentence of 14 months was appropriate admitted causing death by careless driving at a previous hearing said the collision was recorded on Daniel’s headcam He suffered catastrophic head injuries and died 10 days later in hospital The prosecutor said it was a “difficult junction to emerge from” but the defendant “did not stop at the give-way sign” Adrian Daniel who died 10 days after he was hit by the car driven by the Mansfield Town player Lucas Akins Photograph: West Yorkshire Police/PADaniel’s wife describing her husband as “an adrenaline junkie” who rode his bike to and from work every day She said they were married the year before he died and Adrian Daniel was totally devoted to her and her daughter from a previous relationship Savanna Daniel told the judge: “It has been like hell and a nightmare I’m not waking up from There was no reason for Adrian to be killed that way.” She said that if drugs drink or excessive speed had been involved but added: “This was too simple a collision to have taken a life.” She added that she knows Akins has a young family and does not want them to grow up without their father Savanna Daniel added: “We do not need any more lives to be destroyed from this.” But she also criticised him for failing to plead guilty at an earlier stage told the judge: “I want to publicly apologise on his behalf The fact he caused the death of Daniel continues to dominate his thoughts and it is a burden he will carry for the rest of his life.” Pole said his client understood the “frustration and anger” expressed by Savanna Daniel about the time it took him to plead guilty and said her words to the court “had a profound impact on him” Pole said the collision occurred when Akins was having difficulties in his personal life and his marriage had now come to an end although he continues to co-parent his three young children The barrister said: “He is fundamentally a decent honest and hard-working individual.” Pole added the player had “retained the support of his employers” but explained this may not continue with an immediate custodial sentence Jailing Akins and disqualifying him from driving for 12 months Judge Menary said: “It is plain to me you are someone who is highly unlikely to trouble the courts again.” He said there was strong personal mitigation but concluded: “Against that it seems to be the appropriate punishment can only be achieved by immediate custody.” The judge said he accepted Akins’s remorse was genuine but also said his failure to admit his guilt at an earlier stage prolonged Savanna Daniel’s “heartache and grief” Mansfield Town said they “acknowledge today’s decision by Leeds crown court concerning Lucas Akins following a tragic road traffic accident in March 2022 “Mansfield Town Football Club offers its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Adrian Daniel at this difficult time The club is considering its position with regards to Lucas and will be making no further comment at this stage.” joining the Stags after eight years at Burton Albion Akins has played international football for Grenada Mansfield’s Robin Hood Lottery has passed its seven-year milestone raising a total of nearly £127,000 for good causes and selling over 253,000 tickets in that time The local lottery was set up by Mansfield District Council in partnership with lottery operator Gatherwell in 2018 as a way for people to support organisations in the area – and be in with a chance to win a cash prize One lucky player picked up a payout of £250 this month In the past 12 months nearly £2,000 has been won and a total of £33,000 in prize money has been distributed over the past seven years Anyone who signs up to play now will just be in time for the next national super draw on Saturday 26 April to win a luxury city break, £1,000 cash or to plant 1,000 trees. Sign up as a player on the lottery website (link opens in new window). The lottery currently has a total of 1,409 players of which 1,015 support specific good causes The 453 players who do not opt to support specific causes instead see a portion of their ticket price go to the Robin Hood Community Fund which is distributed among causes that bid for a share of the fund twice a year This fund which is on track to distribute over £3,000 this year it has shared out £37,067 to local organisations Director of Corporate Resources and Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) said; “The Robin Hood Lottery has raised and distributed a significant amount of money over the years to local good causes and we would love more people to support it as a way of giving something back to the community “With council finances becoming increasingly tight there is less money available for the council to support local groups and organisations so the Robin Hood Lottery plays an important part in giving these worthwhile causes that extra helping hand.” Among good causes to benefit is Gardens of Giving helping the people of Ashfield and Mansfield with a multitude of different issues through the power of growing produce It is on track to raise on track to raise over £400 this year from tickets sold to 10 lottery players who are supporting the cause said: "We have been fundraising through the Robin Hood Lottery for just over a year monthly income is fantastic and helps us with cashflow and the funds raised have helped us to keep doing what we do best - get people growing “One of our members also won a £200 Amazon voucher which was great and they even donated part of that to us too by purchasing some compost for us “The funds have gone towards buying seeds and soil which we then donate along with our planters made from waste timber a support group for parents with children on the autistic spectrum or with ADHD is another local organisation that has benefited from the lottery It has nine players supporting it and has received over £2,300 from the lottery since it registered as a good cause seven years ago Policy and Resource Coordinator at the group said: "We are so proud to have been part of the Robin Hood Lottery for the past seven years — a partnership that has truly helped Spectrum WASP grow and thrive “Thanks to the continued support of local residents who play the lottery in our name we’ve been able to raise vital funds that directly benefit children and young people with additional needs “Every ticket purchased has helped us deliver essential programs and support sessions that promote inclusion and provide much-needed respite and connection “From creative workshops and sensory play to fun-filled family days out the funding we’ve received has allowed us to create a safe welcoming space where our young people can truly flourish being part of the Robin Hood Lottery has helped shine a spotlight on the work we do — and we are incredibly grateful for that Here’s to seven fantastic years of partnership and to many more ahead as we continue making a difference To register an organisation as a good cause with the lottery go the the Lottery website (link opens in new window)