Mansfield Town

Defender Johnny Hunt has joined Stevenage on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old made 18 league appearances for the Stags last season after signing from Chester City.

“Johnny is a great professional and a fantastic kid,” said manager David Flitcroft.

“He asked me if I could guarantee him first team football, which I couldn’t, so he’s taken the opportunity offered at Stevenage.

“Mal Benning is the first choice left back at the football club and is the type of player I want to work with. I see so much potential in Mal.

“We have young Henri Wilder coming though the system who has impressed and Johnny’s position in the squad may have stopped the progression of a good youth team player coming through"

The club places  on record its thanks to Johnny and wishes him well in his future career.