Akins among five Mansfield players to sign new deals
Five players from Mansfield Town have signed new one-year contracts with the club. Among them is Lucas Akins, who recently returned to play after serving a prison sentence for a tragic accident. Manager Nigel Clough expressed confidence in the players' abilities despite their age.
- ▪Lucas Akins is one of five Mansfield Town players to sign new one-year deals.
- ▪Akins, 37, was released from prison less than a year ago after causing a cyclist's death.
- ▪Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough believes the players can continue to perform well despite their age.
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