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Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton on Wolves FA Cup tie ticket price controversy

Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton is focusing on the festive period rather than becoming embroiled in controversy surrounding FA Cup ticket pricing.

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Supporting image for story: Fresh injury concerns for Shrewsbury Town ahead of Chesterfield clash

Fresh injury concerns for Shrewsbury Town ahead of Chesterfield clash

Supporting image for story: 'It'll be open' - Michael Appleton issues warning to Shrewsbury Town players ahead of Chesterfield clash

'It'll be open' - Michael Appleton issues warning to Shrewsbury Town players ahead of Chesterfield clash

Supporting image for story: Appleton taking the pressure on himself as Shrewsbury aim to extend home unbeaten run

Appleton taking the pressure on himself as Shrewsbury aim to extend home unbeaten run

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town vs Chesterfield: Key stats and facts ahead of League Two clash

Shrewsbury Town vs Chesterfield: Key stats and facts ahead of League Two clash

Supporting image for story: Appleton hopes Walsall performance gives Shrewsbury Town confidence for final home game of the year

Appleton hopes Walsall performance gives Shrewsbury Town confidence for final home game of the year

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss calls on players to deal with home pressure

Wolves boss calls on players to deal with home pressure

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Supporting image for story: Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

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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'My son was born in Hull on December 20 - he's a Yorkshire lad!' - Ryan Mason on 'sentiment' of Hull return after 'amazing' support

Albion boss Ryan Mason has underlined the "amazing" support from former club Hull City ahead of a first competitive meeting since his retirement.

Supporting image for story: 'My son was born in Hull on December 20 - he's a Yorkshire lad!' - Ryan Mason on 'sentiment' of Hull return after 'amazing' support

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss calls on players to deal with home pressure

Wolves boss calls on players to deal with home pressure

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton on Wolves FA Cup tie ticket price controversy

Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton on Wolves FA Cup tie ticket price controversy

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves striker on reason for Wolves' Premier League struggles - and one big positive to come out of current situation

Former Wolves striker on reason for Wolves' Premier League struggles - and one big positive to come out of current situation

Supporting image for story: 'It'll be open' - Michael Appleton issues warning to Shrewsbury Town players ahead of Chesterfield clash

'It'll be open' - Michael Appleton issues warning to Shrewsbury Town players ahead of Chesterfield clash

Supporting image for story: Fresh injury concerns for Shrewsbury Town ahead of Chesterfield clash

Fresh injury concerns for Shrewsbury Town ahead of Chesterfield clash

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Shropshire star Bentley leads the way in Telford 10k

Connor Bentley returned 'home' to claim an impressive victory in the Telford 10K race.

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA CEO reflects on positive year

Shropshire FA CEO reflects on positive year

Supporting image for story: Fenlon leads the goal charge as Wrockwardine hit form

Fenlon leads the goal charge as Wrockwardine hit form

Supporting image for story: Chapman and Downes bag awards for Shropshire Seniors

Chapman and Downes bag awards for Shropshire Seniors

Supporting image for story: Club award seals a season to remember for Wellington

Club award seals a season to remember for Wellington

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: 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

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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

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: Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim insists he has no issue with Kobbie Mainoo

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim insists he has no issue with Kobbie Mainoo

Supporting image for story: Pep Guardiola says there are ‘no discussions’ about his Man City future

Pep Guardiola says there are ‘no discussions’ about his Man City future

Supporting image for story: Rory McIlroy eyes more titles after BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory

Rory McIlroy eyes more titles after BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory

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Arne Slot: Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Mohamed Salah outburst

Supporting image for story: Enzo Maresca dismisses Man City managerial links as ‘100 per cent speculation’

Enzo Maresca dismisses Man City managerial links as ‘100 per cent speculation’

Supporting image for story: Full-time vet David Munyua reveals he wanted to keep Ally Pally wasp

Full-time vet David Munyua reveals he wanted to keep Ally Pally wasp