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Bumper crowds head for Star’s leisure show

Bumper crowds descended on Shrewsbury Town FC for an annual motor and leisure show organised by the Shropshire Star.


Town board in no rush to name boss

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.


Shrews need goals now – Simpson

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.


Cureton eyes cure and longer stay

Jamie Cureton is eyeing a Shrewsbury Town backlash at Crewe – after revealing he would be tempted by an extended stay.


Town’s Simpson Jr backs dad

Shrewsbury Town winger Jake Simpson today spoke of his desire to help secure pressure-easing results for his father Paul – and insisted he would do the same for any manager.


Devitt ‘no style’ jibe stirs Town

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.”


Smiling Simpson hails fans

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


Jack puts Town boss on the spot

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.


Taylor in frame to step up for Town

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


Jackson hailed by Town skipper

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


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.


Doubts on events at West Mid venue

The future of events at Shrewsbury’s West Mid Showground cannot be guaranteed, the estate which owns the land said today.


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.


Davies backs Town in promo bid

Ben Davies has cranked up the stakes for Shrewsbury Town’s visit to moneybags Notts County this weekend by backing both clubs to be League Two promotion contenders.


Soccer legend honours sports stars

England football legend Peter Shilton has honoured Shropshire’s top sports stars at a special event in the county.


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.


Shrewsbury 3 Northampton 0

Photos from Town’s 3-0 League Two win over Northampton at the ProStar Stadium.


Town ‘could take to World stage’

General manager Jon Harris today hailed Shrewsbury Town as an international venue – and floated the vision of playing a part in England’s 2018 World Cup bid.


England stars are talk of Town

Shrewsbury Town take their latest trip under the international spotlight next week when England under 19s head to the Prostar Stadium for an international friendly against Russia.


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.


Keeper to seize Town chance

Loan goalkeeper Steve Phillips is hoping to put himself in the shop window during his one-month loan spell at Shrewsbury Town.


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.


Humphrey urged to decide future

Shrewsbury Town today returned to the Prostar Stadium after their pre-season training camp to Spain – with the future of winger Chris Humphrey still shrouded in doubt.


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.


Northwich latest on Town’s list

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


Grant Holt’s season in pictures

We take a look back at League Two Player of the Year Grant Holt’s memorable season with Shrewsbury Town.


Shrews boss still looking forward

Shrewsbury Town were today coming to terms with promotion heartbreak – as attention swiftly turned to launching a sustained assault next season.


Police commendations – in pictures

Police officers from around Shropshire have received praise for their hard work and dedication to the job. See pictures of the winners here.


Town ready to go again in play-offs

Shrewsbury Town’s jubilant manager and players today looked ahead to a thrilling play-off campaign and declared: “The hard work starts again now.”

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