Blackpool land defender Alex John Baptiste

Last updated : 01 July 2008 By The Seasider
Alex John Baptiste in action
Alex John Baptiste in action
Relegated to the Conference last tern Mansfield Town agreed to let their Danish central defender depart for an undisclosed fee earlier today which is rumoured to be close to £75,000.

Alex John Baptiste who put in a transfer request at the end of last season following over 200 sappearances for Mansfield ended the growing speculation about his future away from Field Mill when he agreed a 2 year deal with the Seasiders with a further years option ealier today.

Baptise was half way through a 3 year deal with the Stags after playing non-league football with Tamworth and Burton Albion.