Paul Simpson news, page 2


Injured Town duo in Blackburn test

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


Hamstrung Town hoping on Hibbert

Top scorer Dave Hibbert should be fit for Shrewsbury Town’s Christmas programme – but is a doubt for Saturday’s visit of Grimsby.


Axed Andreas can hit back

Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson has backed rookie goalkeeper Andreas Arestidou to return stronger after being dropped for the first time in his professional career.


Time to deliver, claims Simpson

Shrewsbury Town tonight begin a double header against a pair of League Two’s promotion favourites, with manager Paul Simpson declaring: “It’s time for us to produce”.


Simpson lifted by fitness of Disley

Two of Shrewsbury Town’s key summer signings are on course to return to full fitness for the Christmas programme.


Labadie given Cup tie all-clear

Midfield powerhouse Joss Labadie has been given the thumbs-up to play in Shrewsbury Town’s first FA Cup tie at the Prostar Stadium on Saturday.


Crocked duo hand Town a tonic

Shrewsbury Town’s chronic injury list will ease further next week when two long-term absentees return from lengthy lay-offs.


Simpson worried by town’s slump

Paul Simpson has admitted his team’s sudden loss of form is providing cause for concern after reflecting on a “poor” exit from the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.


Accrington Stanley 2 Shrews 0

Shrewsbury Town’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy experiences have quickly transformed from the memorable to the instantly forgettable.


Crocked Town bid to bolster ranks

Shrewsbury Town were today continuing the urgent search for reinforcements after their desperate injury problems took a fresh turn for the worse.


Simpson warning to five star Town

Shrewsbury Town will bid to end a 14-year cycle by recording five successive Football League victories at Morecambe tomorrow.


Simpson sweats on Holden fitness

Defender Dean Holden has emerged as a fitness doubt as Shrewsbury Town chase their fourth successive victory at Cheltenham tonight.


Simpson bids to keep loan stopper

Boss Paul Simpson is eager to keep loan goalkeeper Steve Phillips at Shrewsbury Town beyond the end of his one-month loan.


Town to home in on pacesetters

Paul Simpson today urged Shrewsbury Town to make the most of their home double-header and propel themselves into the higher echelons of League Two.


Town facing race for new recruits

Shrewsbury Town were today working towards bolstering their depleted ranks after an early-season injury crisis took a turn for the worse.


Simpson out to tempt young Celtic players

Shrewsbury boss boss Paul Simpson is planning to exploit his relationship with Celtic manager Tony Mowbray in a bold bid to attract promising youngsters from the Scottish giants.


Bulletin: Simpson’s tribute to Robson

Carl Jones takes a look at today’s news stories, including a tribute to Sir Bobby Robson from Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson, and one of Madeley’s oldest residents talking about how the town has changed since the 1950s.


No panic, says Simpson

Manager Paul Simpson today pledged to stay calm after Shrewsbury Town missed out on a potential replacement for Grant Holt.


Simpson: Holt deal is ‘right one’

Paul Simpson today began contemplating Shrewsbury Town life after Grant Holt – believing the departing forward leaves the club with ‘cult status’ guaranteed.


Grant Holt’s Shrewsbury career – in pictures

Following news of his transfer to Norwich City, we look back at Grant Holt’s memorable season with Shrewsbury Town.


New recruits on town’s agenda

Boss Paul Simpson has refused to rule out further additions to Shrewsbury Town’s squad ahead of the start of the season – admitting they were short in defensive areas.


Keeper aims to stake claim

New goalkeeper Chris Neal believes he is ready to make the step up from understudy to first-team regular at Shrewsbury Town, writes SAM MORRIS.


Simpson excited at Riza’s resurgence

Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson today revealed his excitement about the prospect of seeing a fully fit Omer Riza in his squad.


Town in Spain for training camp

Shrewsbury Town today jetted off for a six-day training camp to Spain with a party of 19 players.


Video: Simpson looks ahead

Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson tells video journalist James Shaw about his hopes for the coming season.


Holden agrees Town deal

Shrewsbury Town have ventured north of the border to wrap up their third summer signing – as they wave farewell to one of their existing players.


Town get boost as fans snap up tickets

Shrewsbury Town’s supporters have given the club a resounding thumbs up – by smashing records for season ticket sales.


Northwich latest on Town’s list

Shrewsbury Town have added a fifth fixture to their pre-season schedule.


Davies weighs options as Town wait

A desire to test himself at a higher level could prove the only stumbling block to Ben Davies signing a new contract with Shrewsbury Town.


Seven released by Shrews

Paul Simpson today released seven Shrewsbury Town players as the dust continued to settle on the club’s promotion heartbreak.

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