Adam Shantry, the local lad now an established figure on the first class cricket circuit, has signed a two year extension to his Glamorgan contract ahead of a season which promises much for the ex-Perkins left-arm fast bowler.
Paul Simpson has urged his Shrewsbury Town side to discover a much-needed ruthless streak to cut the gap between themselves and the League Two promotion chasers.
Ian Gillespie is looking forward to life as Bomere Heath’s new captain after wasting no time to complete his first signing at the helm of the Marston’s Shropshire Premier Cricket League club.
Comeback man Terry Dunfield hopes his impressive midweek display will push him to the front of Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson’s selection thoughts for Saturday’s home clash with Bury – one of the midfielder’s former clubs.
Skipper Ed Foster has revealed a seam bowler tops Shrewsbury’s wish list for an overseas professional for next season – with Australian allrounder Wes Robinson highly unlikely to return to London Road for a second year.
Caretaker boss Andy Mulliner, the ex-Shrewsbury Town goalkeeping coach, admits he would like to succeed Matt Burton as Ellesmere Rangers manager and keep them top of the West Midland League premier division.
Boss Paul Simpson is hopeful loan duo Waide Fairhurst and Jamie Devitt will recover from illness in time to help Shrewsbury Town give their shellshocked fans something to cheer at home to lowly Torquay United on Saturday.
Expectations were greatly exceeded as Shrewsbury Athletic Club staged their second Mad Jack’s five-mile race, held in conjunction with the National Trust, at Attingham Park.
Proud dad John Foster admits he’s thrilled to see his son Ed follow in his illustrious footsteps once more after being named captain of Shropshire’s Minor Counties cricket side this week.
Expectant Shrewsbury stand on the verge of glory as they prepare to host Chester-le-Street in the National KO semi-finals on Sunday – with excited skipper Ed Foster hopeful a bumper crowd will flock to London Road.
