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Big Dane joins Stags in dual role

24 June 2015

Veteran with top flight experience joins as player/goalkeeping coach.

Manager Adam Murray has bolstered both his squad and backroom staff with the signing of vastly experienced goalkeeper Brian Jensen.

The 40-year-old, who was previously with Crawley Town, joins us on a free transfer and will become player/goalkeeping coach at the club.


Nicknamed ā€˜The Beast’ because of his imposing stature, Jensen has played in all four divisions of the Football League during his distinguished career, but is best remembered for a glittering decade-long spell at Burnley.

He helped the Clarets win promotion to the Premier League in 2008/09 and racked up over 300 appearances – keeping clean-sheets against Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton and many others.

In total, the 6ft 1in shot-stopper, who also helped West Bromwich Albion reach the Premier League in 2001/02, has kept 132 clean-sheets from 423 appearances in English football.

Speaking exclusively to www.mansfieldtown.net, Jensen, who hails from Denmark, said: ā€œI had an opportunity to come here last year, but at the time it didn’t really suit Crawley. There has been interest since and as soon as I heard the gaffer wanted to bring me here again, it was massive for me.ā€

On manager Adam Murray, Jensen continued: ā€œHe’s got a great philosophy. He wants to do well and he’s determined, so you’re halfway there.

ā€œWith the hard work that he’s putting in, it should be a good combination to succeed.ā€

The Danish ā€˜keeper will be working closely with fellow shot-stopper Scott Shearer, who agreed terms on a deal at One Call Stadium earlier today.

The transfer will be completed, subject to Football League approval.


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