A young Shropshire goalkeeper has taken a giant step towards following in the footsteps of Joe Hart and breaking into the Premier League big time.

An ardent Mid Wales football fan has been left feeling blue as he is the only member of the Birmingham City Supporters Group in the area.

Venue Saints FC were left stranded on their way to a Shropshire Sunday Cup tie – when their minibus broke down en route.

Chairman Alex Mutch insists Market Drayton Town will not rush an appointment following the shock departure of manager Simon Line to Hednesford.

The battle for the final place in next season’s Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League reaches fever pitch tonight – and it’s too close to call.

Manager Steve Giles insists spirits remain high at struggling Shawbury as they prepare for tomorrow’s Shropshire West Midlands League derby with Ludlow.

Skipper John Breeze will tell Childs Ercall to try and enjoy a “cup final” occasion in tonight’s Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League play-off with Burway.

Market Drayton manager Simon Line said his side revelled in underdog tag as Town’s magicians pulled another result out of the hat with a 1-0 win over title favourites Chasetown.

Shropshire-based Chasetown manager Charlie Blakemore has braced his side for a gruelling UniBond League division one south battle at Market Drayton Town tonight.

Market Drayton Town are expecting a bumper crowd for their UniBond League division one south clash with Chasetown at Greenfields tonight (7.45pm).

Gainsborough Trinity manager Brian Little admitted his side were more than a little lucky to return to Lincolnshire with a victory after they defeated Market Drayton Town 2-1.

Watch the full version of Chris Hudson’s video interview with Market Drayton Town manager Simon Line, following his side’s 5-0 defeat to AFC Telford United.