Former Mansfield Town manager Paul Cox believes that Adam Murray could permanently succeed him in the Stags hotseat.

Cox left the League Two club by mutual consent on Friday following a poor start to the season.

Murray, who was Cox's assistant at Field Mill, has been placed in caretaker charge of the Nottinghamshire outfit.

When asked about the 33-year-old becoming manager on a permanent basis, Cox told the Nottingham Post: "I would be delighted for him if he did get it because I have seen him develop into a fine young man.

"The proof will be in the pudding and how he goes over the next few games."

Murray led Mansfield to a 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in his first match in charge on Saturday.