Departing winger Lionel Ainsworth insists he will leave Shrewsbury Town with happy memories – despite admitting he expected greater first team opportunities this season.

Pacy winger Lionel Ainsworth looks set to be the first high-profile Shrewsbury Town player to leave the club.

Shrewsbury Town were today celebrating an increase in early bird season ticket sales as excited fans bought into the dream of League One football.

Alan Sunderland scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final for Arsenal, Margaret Thatcher was on the brink of becoming Prime Minister and Muhammad Ali announced what was to prove a temporary retirement from boxing.

Boss Graham Turner has warned Shrewsbury to be wary of Burton Albion as his side aim to make history.

Shrewsbury Town winger Lionel Ainsworth this afternoon made a shock loan move to League Two rivals Burton – as the team mates he leaves behind were urged to ditch the nerves and relax as the promotion pressure cranks up a further notch tonight.

And so it is the name of Arsenal which will appear in the fourth round draw of the Carling Cup.

Winger Lionel Ainsworth has vowed to fulfil his promise at Shrewsbury Town this season – and set himself an ambitious 15-goal target.

Shropshire’s hopes of a Grand National runner at Aintree on Saturday appear over.

On-song Shrewsbury Town have been urged to "keep their foot on the gas" after storming back into League Two's top three