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Shrewsbury Town debrief - Salop show resilience on the road as upturn continues

It's fair to say away form has been Shrewsbury Town's Achilles' heel so far this season, yet there are signs this may be changing.

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Supporting image for story: 'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Supporting image for story: Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Supporting image for story: Wolves fans announce plans to continue protests against owners Fosun

Wolves fans announce plans to continue protests against owners Fosun

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

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Supporting image for story: 'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

Supporting image for story: Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

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What Shrewsbury Town fans can expect at South Shields' 1st Cloud Arena

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Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Wolves' derby clash with Villa has been moved to a Friday night fixture for TV scheduling.

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason would 'love nothing more' for West Brom prospects to shine but 'doesn't give out gifts'

Ryan Mason would 'love nothing more' for West Brom prospects to shine but 'doesn't give out gifts'

Supporting image for story: Barcelona said to hold long-term interest in Aston Villa's Pau Torres with summer plans in mind

Barcelona said to hold long-term interest in Aston Villa's Pau Torres with summer plans in mind

Supporting image for story: Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Supporting image for story: One that got away? Former West Brom prospect flying with hot streak - 'I think he will play at a higher level'

One that got away? Former West Brom prospect flying with hot streak - 'I think he will play at a higher level'

Supporting image for story: Fan column: 'Remarkable' Wolves interview leaves us with more questions than answers

Fan column: 'Remarkable' Wolves interview leaves us with more questions than answers

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Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

A Jenna Boddison double helped high-flying Shifnal Town remain unbeaten and in touch with the West Midlands Premier League leaders.

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Supporting image for story: Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town win on the road to remain in play-off spot

Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town win on the road to remain in play-off spot

Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Supporting image for story: Ludlow top of the tree at Christmas - hockey round-up

Ludlow top of the tree at Christmas - hockey round-up

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton sink their Salop League title rivals

Church Stretton sink their Salop League title rivals

Supporting image for story: Riders check in to celebrate another successful season

Riders check in to celebrate another successful season

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire boxing star Shabaz Masoud eyes step up and Nick Ball shot after landing EBU strap

Shropshire boxing star Shabaz Masoud eyes step up and Nick Ball shot after landing EBU strap

Supporting image for story: Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Supporting image for story: Shropshire boxing star ready to shine in Monte-Carlo

Shropshire boxing star ready to shine in Monte-Carlo

Supporting image for story: "He is no threat to him" - fighting talk ahead of Bradley Thompson's five-star battle

"He is no threat to him" - fighting talk ahead of Bradley Thompson's five-star battle

Supporting image for story: Lloyd bounces back with a convincing victory.

Lloyd bounces back with a convincing victory.

Supporting image for story: Telford's rising boxing star adds another gold to medal haul

Telford's rising boxing star adds another gold to medal haul

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

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Chinese football fans pour money into food stall run by Singapore’s goalkeeper

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Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

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Australian professional footballer says he is gay in emotional video

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Fans’ chief: Huge World Cup prize pot shows FIFA can afford to cut ticket prices

Supporting image for story: Carlos Alcaraz announces split from long-term coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Carlos Alcaraz announces split from long-term coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Supporting image for story: Snickometer owners blame operator error for controversial Alex Carey reprieve

Snickometer owners blame operator error for controversial Alex Carey reprieve

Supporting image for story: England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky

England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky

Supporting image for story: Alex Carey century for Australia as England bowlers battle in the Adelaide heat

Alex Carey century for Australia as England bowlers battle in the Adelaide heat

Supporting image for story: Jake Paul says he will ‘shock the world’ as he prepares to face Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul says he will ‘shock the world’ as he prepares to face Anthony Joshua