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

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

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.

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

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.

Adam Shantry, the local lad desperate to make an impact in First Class cricket, remains confident his chance will come with Glamorgan despite injury.
Luke Jones, the defender released by Shrewsbury Town at the end of last season, has signed for Blue Square Premier Division club Kidderminster Harriers.

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.