Sunday, 6th July 2008

Latest Shrewsbury Sports News

Holt an excellent addition

grant.jpg

Record signing Grant Holt will prove an excellent addition to the Shrewsbury Town squad, according to fellow Oteley Road new boy Mike Jackson.

Soccer star to open summer fair

sd2744149international-footbal.jpg

Rising soccer star Joe Hart will visit the town next weekend to put a smile on children’s faces.

May the best man win …

7psihzc6.jpg

A friendship stretching back 25 years will be put to its first competitive test on the cricket field in an eagerly awaited Marston’s Shropshire Premier League local derby clash this weekend.

Boss promises Symes a chance

sd2547071shrewsbury-town-vs-gr.jpg

Michael Symes will be given every chance to play his way back into Shrewsbury Town’s plans, according to boss Paul Simpson.

↓ Headlines continue ↓

William A. Lewis - Toyota Yaris
Alan Ward (230)Miller Evans
Dates 4 U (2)

Sports update

For the latest back page sport in the Shrewsbury Chronicle, click on the North Shropshire Chronicle link under Other Titles.

Skipper misses out on clash

Skipper Ed Foster will be missing from the Shrewsbury team to tackle what he describes as a “massive” clash against county rivals Wellington at Orleton Park on Saturday.

Simpson dealt blow over Hall

sd2643295sh24footy-4.jpg

Paul Simpson’s summer rebuilding plans have been dealt a blow – with the Shrewsbury Town boss resigned to missing out on the signing of highly rated midfielder Asa Hall.

Shantry’s vow

sd2697289.jpg

Adam Shantry, the local lad desperate to make an impact in First Class cricket, remains confident his chance will come with Glamorgan despite injury.

Jones joins Kidderminster Harriers

Luke Jones, the defender released by Shrewsbury Town at the end of last season, has signed for Blue Square Premier Division club Kidderminster Harriers.

Bolland takes over

l630bj4m.jpg

Paul Bolland has been handed the task of trying to bring the good times back to Shrewsbury Rugby Club – and making their centenary season a memorable one.