A statement from Luke Foster reads:

"I wish to apologise to the manager, Board, my fellow colleagues and the Mansfield supporters for any offence that may have been caused from an expression placed on a social networking website.

"It was not meant to be offensive and has been observed in the wrong manner.

"I sincerely apologise for any offence caused and will choose my words carefully in future.   I have accepted the club's disciplinary measures following my meeting with the Manager and Chairman.

"I hope to move on from this and concentrate on my footballing career."