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Flinders spent six years at the Suit Direct Stadium from 2009, making over 250 appearances for Pools, and also found his name on the scoresheet after a memorable equalising goal against Bournemouth in 2011.

Flinders powered home a header in the 94th minute to earn a share of the spoils at the Suit Direct Stadium with Pools safe for another season in League One.

The 35-year-old remained with the club following their relegation to League Two for a further two years before moving on to York City in 2015.

Former Hartlepool United goalkeeper Scott Flinders has joined Mansfield Town. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Flinders has had spells at Barnsley, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackpool among others during his career and drops back into League Two after bringing an end to a five year spell with Cheltenham Town.

“He’s been a very good goalkeeper over the years and has come here to compete for the first choice goalkeeping spot,” said Stags boss Nigel Clough on Flinders’ signing.

Former Hartlepool United, Crystal Palace and Blackpool goalkeeper joins League Two rivals