Shrewsbury Town today continued a frenzied summer of transfer activity by signing goalkeeper Luke Daniels on loan from West Bromwich Albion.The 20-year-old has arrived on an initial 28-day temporary move, with a view to a long-term loan.
A former Manchester United youngster, Daniels arrived at Albion in 2004 and his impressive form for the reserves earned him England recognition at under-18 and 19 level.
Daniels was sent out on a three-month loan spell to Motherwell at the end of last season, making his Scottish Premier League debut against Celtic in May.
His arrival adds intrigue to a congested goalkeeping department which already features Glynn Garner and Scott Bevan, as well as youngster Jasbir Singh.
Meanwhile, manager Paul Simpson has insisted starting shirts for next week’s League Two opener against Macclesfield are still on offer as Shrewsbury prepare to bring their pre-season campaign to a close tomorrow.
Premiership new-boys Stoke are the visitors to the Prostar Stadium and Simpson said: “There are still places up for grabs.
“I’m very close to knowing what my team will be to start the season but it’s not set in stone.
“Stoke are a big, physical side and that’s the type of style we will come up against a lot this season, without the same quality they will bring.
“Tony Pulis teams are always well organised and disciplined so it will be a good challenge for us and I’m sure there will be a good crowd in.”
A squad of 19 will face Stoke - with the remaining six first-team members complementing a youth team in a friendly at Ellesmere Rangers (7.30pm) tonight.
They are Singh, James Meredith, Steve Leslie, Mark Pugh, Michael Symes and Guy Madjo.
Simpson will stage a pre-season question and answer session, organised by the Official Supporters Club, at the Prostar Stadium next Thursday at 7.30pm.
* Former Shrewsbury midfielder Jamie Tolley will make a surprise return to his former club on the opening day of the season.
Tolley looked set to leave Moss Rose earlier in the summer - but has now signed an initial six-month deal with the Silkmen.
By James Garrison
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anyone know what ever happened to asa hall
Went after a better deal elsewhere, not sure if he has been picked up yet. With our squad I wonder if he regrets moving now ?
He was last heard of having a trial at Luton !! He didn’t get taken on ! that will teach him !!
Asa Hall tried to go to Luton but was not wanted. Is still without a club.
he’s a cracking keeper - worthy of div 1 or 2, which is amazing coup for the town, well done roland wych! this off season has been the best ever, im going to burst with excitment, cant wait to get on with the season, the town must be pushing or promotion, dare i say it even AUTOMATICALLY!!! YEs, get in there the town i love it
get in there
im loveing it!
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