Shrewsbury Town remain on course to meet their time frame to name their new manager.

Town’s Board revealed last week they were hopeful of making an announcement over their new boss within a fortnight.

And vice-chairman Keith Sayfritz this morning confirmed that those plans are still in place.

“Nothing has changed since the last statement we made,” said Sayfritz, who is refusing to be drawn on the potential structure of the new management team.

Former player and manager Graham Turner remains heavily linked with an emotional return to the club where he made a name for himself in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Turner is now available after cutting his links with Hereford by selling his shares at the end of last week.

Other contenders who have been connected with the job made available by the departure of Paul Simpson at the end of April include Jim Gannon, Alan Knill and Mark Venus.

Former defender Mike Jackson, who retired from playing earlier this year, has also been linked with having a role to play in the future.

Meanwhile, Shrewsbury could be facing Premier League opposition during their pre-season programme.

Newly-promoted Blackpool, who beat Cardiff in the Championship play-off final, have been handed a wild card for the South West Challenge Cup, which also includes Town.

Blackpool join 12 other teams from around the country competing in the annual tournament in north Devon from Monday, July 19 to Sunday July 25.

The draw for the tournament is due to be staged next Monday.

By James Garrison