Gareth Ainsworth walks out on Shrewsbury - Salop fans react on social media
By Nathan Judah
Published 25th Mar 2025, 12:08 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2025, 16:49 BST
Gareth Ainsworth has sensationally agreed to join Gillingham in a huge blow to Shrewsbury Football Club.
Despite Shrewsbury’s best efforts to convince the 51-year-old to stay, the former Wycombe boss will leave Shropshire and take charge of the Gills - who are 19th in League Two.
The Shropshire Star understands the club were desperate to keep Ainsworth, but Gillingham have met a release clause in his contract allowing him to depart.
Salop fans have been quick to offer their thoughts on social media, here are their latest opinions:
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