Crawley Town goalkeeper Brian Jensen joins Mansfield Town

Crawley Town goalkeeper Brian Jensen has joined Reds’ League Two rivals Mansfield Town on a free transfer.
Crawley Town's keeper Brian Jensen makes another fine save against Swindon (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-140818-143852002Crawley Town's keeper Brian Jensen makes another fine save against Swindon (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-140818-143852002
Crawley Town's keeper Brian Jensen makes another fine save against Swindon (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-140818-143852002

He has signed in a dual role as player and goalkeeping coach.

Jensen made 20 appearances for the Reds last season and was a regular in the side until suffering a dislocated finger against MK Dons in January.

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Nicknamed ‘The Beast’ because of his imposing stature, Jensen has played in all four divisions of the Football League during his distinguished career, but is best remembered for a glittering decade-long spell at Burnley.

Crawley Town Press Day. Team Shot. Checkatrade Stadium.Pictured is Brian Jensen.  Picture : Liz Pearce. 040814. SUS-140408-175930008Crawley Town Press Day. Team Shot. Checkatrade Stadium.Pictured is Brian Jensen.  Picture : Liz Pearce. 040814. SUS-140408-175930008
Crawley Town Press Day. Team Shot. Checkatrade Stadium.Pictured is Brian Jensen. Picture : Liz Pearce. 040814. SUS-140408-175930008

Jensen, 40, who is Danish, said: “I had an opportunity to come here last year, but at the time it didn’t really suit Crawley. There has been interest since and as soon as I heard the gaffer (Adam Murray) wanted to bring me here again, it was massive for me.”

Mansfield have also signed former Crawley Town goalkeeper Scott Shearer on a free transfer from Crewe Alexandra.

After a six-month stay at Wrexham, Shearer penned a mid-season move to Crawley Town and enjoyed complete success at the Broadfield Stadium – helping the Red Devils to the Conference Premier title in 2010/11, then instant promotion from this level in 2011/12.

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He followed manager Steve Evans to Rotherham United and secured further back-to-back promotions – elevating the South Yorkshire side to the Sky Bet Championship.

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Most recently, the 34-year-old was on the books of Crewe Alexandra, where he made a handful of appearances, but finished the season on loan at Burton Albion, who he helped clinch the Sky Bet League Two title.

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