"I was at loan with Kidderminster when they got relegated which wasn't to good but I am looking forward to playing in the Football league again.
"I do not know a great deal about Mansfield Town but I do know a few of the lads and I can't wait to get started.
"When the gaffer (Peter Shirtliff) contacted me I was delighted at the opportunity to come back into League football as I wasn't sure what was going to happen at Reading.
"I don't want to say too much but hopefully I will bring some quality to the side. I have a lot of energy and want to do well."
Also speaking to the official website, boss Peter Shirtliff was happy with his new signing "I am pleased about signing John as I think he is going to be an asset to the club.
"He can play anywhere across the defence and in midfield although I have brought him in for the right back role.
"I think he will bring some quality and he is a consistent player who arrives at Field Mill with a good pedigree because at Reading they do a lot of good work in the coaching of players and at 20 years old he is the right age for this football club in terms of experience but still has room to grow."
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Young defender or midfielder who signed a professional contract with the Royals in December 2004.
He immediately joined Kidderminster on loan for the rest of the season, and played 21 times, scoring twice.
Came to Reading after leaving Chelsea at a young age, and progressed to win the Maurice Evans award as our outstanding Academy scholar of 2003/4.
He earned League and Cup winners medals in 2003/4 for our highly successful reserve team, and was captain of our under 18s in 2004/5.
Can play as a holding midfielder or at centre back or right back, and his leadership qualities and all-round ability make him a real asset.
Excellent in the air and a threat from set pieces; his first ever League goal came in January 2005 when he headed home for Kidderminster away at Cambridge.
Season 2005-06 Stats:
Kiderminster Apps 25 Goals 2 Yellow Cards 7