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'Desperately poor': 20 pictures to sum up Shrewsbury Town dismal relegation season

It was a desperately poor season for Shrewsbury Town in League One - have a look at some of the best pictures that tell the story of Salop's campaign. 

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By Ollie Westbury
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A dejected Toby Savin of Shrewsbury Town reacts after Dan Nlundulu of Cambridge United scored a goal to make it 3-0
A dejected Tommi O’Reilly reacts at the final whistle after Shrewsbury were defeated by a physical Stevenage side on the opening day of the season. (AMA)
A dejected Tommi O’Reilly reacts at the final whistle after Shrewsbury were defeated by a physical Stevenage side on the opening day of the season. (AMA)

After a tough start, which saw Town lose their first three consecutive League One matches they beat Leyton Orient 3-0. 

Tom Bloxham of Shrewsbury Town celebrates with his team-mates after scoring a screaming in the 3-0 win against Leyton Orient. (AMA)
Tom Bloxham of Shrewsbury Town celebrates with his team-mates after scoring a screamer in the 3-0 win against Leyton Orient. (AMA)

That was short lived as they travelled to Wrexham a week later and were thumped by the same scoreline. 

Dejected Shrewsbury Town players after they are easily beaten by their cross-border rivals. (AMA)
Dejected Shrewsbury Town players after they are easily beaten by their cross-border rivals. (AMA)

They did get their first win on the road at Crawley though. John Marquis, George Lloyd and Toto Nsiala on the scoresheet. 

George Lloyd of Shrewsbury Town celebrates as Shrewsbury have a rare positive day on the road beating Crawley 5-3. (AMA)
George Lloyd of Shrewsbury Town celebrates as Shrewsbury have a rare positive day on the road beating Crawley 5-3. (AMA)

But despite Paul Hurst's best efforts, he could not turn around Town's consistent run of poor form. 

Leo Castledine of Shrewsbury Town (AMA)
Shrewsbury exited the FA Cup at Salford following a 2-1 defeat. (AMA)
Paul Hurst the head coach of Shrewsbury Town (AMA)
Paul Hurst the head coach of Shrewsbury Town pictured at Salford - his final game. (AMA)

That led to the appointment of Gareth Ainsworth as Shrewsbury's new head coach.