Mansfield 'couldn't impede' Rose's move to Cobblers

Mansfield Town chairmen John and Carolyn Radford admitted they couldn't stand in Danny Rose's way when the striker was offered the chance to join League One Northampton.

The 26-year-old ended his four-year stint at Mansfield when joining the Cobblers for an undisclosed fee this week. He has signed a two-year deal at the PTS with the option for a third.

In a joint statement, chairman and co-chairwoman John and Carolyn Radford said: ”Danny has served Mansfield Town Football Club admirably in the last four seasons and has been a real credit to himself and his family, on and off the field.

“In the current climate, it is uncommon for a player to be given the chance to move to a club in a higher division and it would have been incorrect of us to impede Danny’s opportunity of playing at a higher level.

“The transfer is good business for Mansfield Town Football Club, both now and futuristically. Danny leaves the club in high regard and we wish him and his family well.”