Statement from the club following hearing by Football Disciplinary Commission
A Football Disciplinary Commission (FDC) has fined Mansfield Town the sum of ÂŁ6,000 for fielding an unregistered player (Reggie Lambe) in the clubâs League 2 match against Exeter City on January 17, which Mansfield lost 2-3.The FDC ruled that ÂŁ4,500 of that sum should be suspended for a period of 12 months with Mansfield Town also being ordered to pay the costs of the Commission.
A club spokesman said: âThe club believes that we had a fair hearing by the Football Disciplinary Committee and the outcome reflects an honest administrative mistake made in mitigating circumstances.
âThe club will not be appealing the decision and now considers the matter closed.â
No further comment will be made by the club.
