Speaking ahead of the Carling Cup Clash with Southampton, caretaker boss Peter Shirtliff has said he tried to convince Carlton to stay on as Stags boss,
"I thought it was a bit of a knee-jerk reaction and I asked him to reconsider. "But he said he was definitely doing it. It was always a bit precarious but I was surprised it came so suddenly."
Editors Note: Don't worry Peter, we won't hold it against you, good luck in your role as Stags boss.