Saturday, 4th February 2012

Latest Shrewsbury Sports News

Turner is seeking that spirit of ‘79

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Graham Turner is hoping his current Shrewsbury Town side can recapture the spirit of his Gay Meadow class of 1979 as they get ready for their latest promotion blockbuster at home to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.

Young winger Colin gets his first England call-up

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Rising Shrewsbury-based rugby star Colin Dickson, a student at Ellesmere College, is celebrating a first call-up to the England under-16 squad for next month’s internationals against Italy under-17s and Wales under-16s.

Ex-Gulls ace Wroe gunning for pals

Nicky Wroe makes a quick return to his former club Torquay United this weekend keen to add the “ex-factor” to Shrewsbury Town’s League Two promotion push.

Young Goldson is hungry for more

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Midweek debutant Connor Goldson expects to make way for returning skipper Ian Sharps as Shrewsbury Town bid to reignite their League Two promotion push at Northampton on Saturday – but the teenage defender is now hungry for more first team action.

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Hanwood and Wem seek final spot

Hanwood United are relishing the chance to spring a Shropshire Challenge Cup semi-final surprise on favourites Market Drayton Town as the countdown continues to their big last four clash at Wem Town FC on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Boss is relishing big home double

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Boss Graham Turner is confident last weekend’s postponement at Rotherham will not have a negative effect on his side as Shrewsbury Town get ready for crunch back-to-back home games against promotion rivals.

Pace ace Donaldson set for Shrewsbury return

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Towering Australian paceman Paul Donaldson has agreed to return to Birmingham Cricket League champions Shrewsbury for a second season as overseas player.

Springthorpe aims to emulate Hart after sealing dream move

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Mason Springthorpe has set his sights on following fellow former Meole Brace School pupil Joe Hart all the way to the top of English football after clinching a dream move to Everton.

Stunning win seals place in last eight

A second Shrewsbury Hockey Club side are celebrating reaching the quarter-finals of a prestigious national competition.

Home draw lifts trophy challenge

Shrewsbury Ladies can continue to dream of national glory after marching through to the quarter-finals of the English Hockey Ladies’ Trophy where they have been rewarded with another home tie.
The Meole Brace side, flying high in the Midland Feeder League West, battled back from a goal down to beat strong Lancashire outfit Longridge in an […]