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Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Josh Ruffels is revelling in his new ”calm and sensible” midfield role and enjoying being Shrewsbury Town’s Mr Versatile.

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Supporting image for story: Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Supporting image for story: "We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

"We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Supporting image for story: "We don't want to go out with a whimper" - Wolves boss' honest assessment after poor defeat

"We don't want to go out with a whimper" - Wolves boss' honest assessment after poor defeat

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Supporting image for story: What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

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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

Supporting image for story: Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town concede late equaliser at Oldham

Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town concede late equaliser at Oldham

Supporting image for story: 'A turning point: Shrewsbury Town view after back to back home victories

'A turning point: Shrewsbury Town view after back to back home victories

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Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Wolves attacker Fer Lopez is being lined up for a loan move in January, the Express & Star understands.

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Supporting image for story: "We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

"We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Supporting image for story: Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss welcomes hierarchy change

Wolves boss welcomes hierarchy change

Supporting image for story: When a chartered accountant and part-time footballer donned Wolves colours against Manchester United

When a chartered accountant and part-time footballer donned Wolves colours against Manchester United

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Tennis aces clock up the miles on county duty

Shropshire's tennis players clocked up the miles as they enjoyed representing the county in the LTA Winter County Cup.

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Red-hot Cook fire Wrockwardine through in cup

Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA appoints UEFA A Licensed Coach to strengthen football participation team

Shropshire FA appoints UEFA A Licensed Coach to strengthen football participation team

Supporting image for story: Shropshire lacrosse team ranked third nationally at England Lacrosse Challenge Cup

Shropshire lacrosse team ranked third nationally at England Lacrosse Challenge Cup

Supporting image for story: Runner aims to complete 3,000-mile North Pole challenge

Runner aims to complete 3,000-mile North Pole challenge

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Stourport Hockey Club - match report

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Pirates hit form with six of the best

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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

Supporting image for story: Joseph Parker reveals the sweet treat that fuels his sparring sessions

Joseph Parker reveals the sweet treat that fuels his sparring sessions

Supporting image for story: Lloyd bids to bounces straight back from his first professional loss

Lloyd bids to bounces straight back from his first professional loss

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Thompson sets sights on Midlands title after warm-up bout

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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

Supporting image for story: Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

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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Supporting image for story: Ruben Amorim frustrated as Manchester United drop points against West Ham

Ruben Amorim frustrated as Manchester United drop points against West Ham

Supporting image for story: Manchester United left frustrated by late equaliser as West Ham snatch draw

Manchester United left frustrated by late equaliser as West Ham snatch draw

Supporting image for story: Zak Crawley hails ‘humble’ Joe Root as he makes first Ashes century in Australia

Zak Crawley hails ‘humble’ Joe Root as he makes first Ashes century in Australia

Supporting image for story: Trent Alexander-Arnold set for spell on sidelines with leg injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold set for spell on sidelines with leg injury

Supporting image for story: Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred

Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred

Supporting image for story: Lando Norris admits he has ‘most to lose’ in Abu Dhabi as lifelong dream beckons

Lando Norris admits he has ‘most to lose’ in Abu Dhabi as lifelong dream beckons