Former Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson was today contemplating life back off the managerial merry-go round after he was dismissed by Stockport County.

Former boss Paul Simpson today insisted he had fond memories of his stint at Shrewsbury Town – as he prepares to go head-to-head with the club which sacked him in April.

Andy Sinton has been backed to bring the glory days to AFC Telford United – by his former Wolves team-mate and ex-Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson.

Four weeks after losing his  job as Shrewsbury manager,  Paul Simpson opens his heart  to StarSport’s Town reporter JAMES GARRISON

Former Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson today breaks his silence, one month after being sacked, and inists that the club progressed during his two-year tenure.

Shrewsbury Town’s Board today insisted they will not be rushed in to appointing the club’s new manager – after receiving more than 40 applications.

Caretaker boss Stuart Delaney believes Shrewsbury Town’s new manager will inherit a squad good enough to win promotion from League Two.

The hunt was on today to find the new manager who will be charged with guiding Shrewsbury Town out of the League Two wilderness.

Paul Simpson’s departure from Shrewsbury Town Football Club was still sinking in today with fans urging the club to use it as a springboard for success next season.

Shrewsbury Town today sensationally sacked manager Paul Simpson after just over two years in charge.

People in Shrewsbury have been giving mixed reactions to the sacking of Paul Simpson.

Boss Paul Simpson could be set to ditch two of Shrewsbury Town’s loan trio for Saturday’s League Two clash at home to Morecambe.

Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson has urged his side to be more clinical in front of goal to resurrect their fast fading League Two play-off dream.

A bus carrying Shrewsbury Town players back from a match was involved in a collision with a car on the M6, the manager said today.

Grimsby winger Jamie Devitt has lit the blue touch paper on the eve of the meeting with his former club Shrewsbury Town, declaring: “We play the better football.”

Shrewsbury Town were today attempting to force through some late January business as the transfer window prepares to shut.

Manager Paul Simpson has not given up hope of strengthening his Shrewsbury Town squad before the transfer window closes on Monday.

Man-of-the-moment Dave Hibbert has been challenged to break through the 20-goal barrier – as he sets his sights on a slice of Shrewsbury Town history this weekend.

Boss Paul Simpson praised Shrewsbury Town’s “outstanding” fans for playing their part in an impressive 2-1 victory over promotion rivals Dagenham & Redbridge.

The exploits of a 10-year-old Shropshire lad who interviewed Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson were due to be shown to millions of television viewers today.

Paul Simpson has landed his first signing of the January transfer window – bringing Huddersfield left-back Joe Skarz in on loan.

Teenager Danny Taylor is eager to build on the “dream” start to his career after becoming the latest ace to roll off Shrewsbury Town’s production line.

Ten-man Burton Albion came from behind to deny Town a third successive away win.

Transfer-listed Shrewsbury Town striker Nathan Elder was today set to make his AFC Wimbledon debut after joining on loan for the rest of the season.

Boss Paul Simpson could hand a full Shrewsbury Town debut to youth teamer Danny Taylor in tomorrow’s League Two clash at Burton Albion.

Skipper Graham Coughlan today paid tribute to retiring Shrewsbury Town defender Mike Jackson, declaring: “He’s a huge loss to the game.”

Shrewsbury Town’s entire squad have been placed on red alert for part two of the gruelling Christmas programme at Bradford on Monday.

Photos from Shrewsbury Town’s snowy hammering at Rochdale.

Shrewsbury Town’s misfiring strikers have been warned they must start scoring soon by manager Paul Simpson.

Craig Disley and Lewis Neal, two of Paul Simpson’s top signings, will step up their return to full fitness against Premier League opposition.