Experienced striker Paul Connor has today put pen to paper on a one year deal at Field Mill - with supporters group The 12^th Stag contributing to his wages.

£3,000 has been donated towards Paul's salary by The 12^th Stag, a supporters fund which raises money to put towards the manager's playing budget.

Connor, 31, has spent his entire career in the Football League, most notably at Rochdale where he scored an average of one goal in every three matches. The Spotland outfit paid £150,000 for his services in 2001 before he was transferred to Swansea City for £35,000 three years later.  Spells at Leyton Orient, Cheltenham and Lincoln City followed.

The 6 ft 2 in striker said:  "It's great that The 12^th Stag have helped contribute to bring players in - it's fantastic work from everyone involved and it's nice to think that the fans want you here."

Paul Nyland (pictured) of the 12^th Stag told www.mansfieldtown.net:  "We are very excited to be able to contribute to Paul Connor's wages, especially at such an early stage after The 12^th Stag's creation.

"May this be the first of many signings that The 12^th Stag can help contribute to.  Big thanks must go to the fans who have added money to the fund and also to the club for allowing us to be a part of this new signing.

"Buckets will be available at Field Mill to add to the 12^th Stag fund for the first game of the season at home to Forest Green," he added.

Interim Chairman Andy Saunders said:  "We are very grateful to The 12^th Stag for this fantastic contribution to Paul Connor's wages.  They are a very valuable supporters group, as are all our supporters' associations."

Said David Holdsworth:  "The 12^th Stag is a great benefit to us.  We are extremely grateful for their support.   It is a generous way of supporting your football club and fans know where their contribution is going - which is very important."

To donate to the 12^th Stag visit www.12thstag.org