Fans flocking to back Town’s promotion bid

Saturday 6th August 2011, 11:29AM BST.

Fans flocking to back Town’s promotion bid

Shrewsbury Town were today kicking off the new League Two season with another encouraging boost from their loyal supporters – as season ticket sales closed in on 3,000.

Town fans have put a third play-off defeat in five years behind them to rally behind manager Graham Turner and his team for the 2011-12 campaign.

A crowd of around 6,500 was expected for the visit of Plymouth Argyle to the Greenhous Meadow this afternoon.

“Season ticket sales are pushing 3,000 including Sovereign Club members,” said ticket office manager Sean Evans.

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