Shirtliff leaves Mansfield

Last updated : 20 December 2006 By Andy Van Hagen
Peter Shirtliff's 15-month reign as Mansfield Town Manager has come to an end.

Having won just one of their last eight matches which has resulted in the Stags slipping to 18th in the table, four points above the relegation zone.

After the decision the ex-Wolves player said: "I still believe that two results could have turned things around but that's the situation we find ourselves in"

Assistant, Paul Holland, has been placed in temporary charge.