Hibbert up for player of month

Striker Dave Hibbert has been rewarded for his goalscoring start to Shrewsbury Town's season by being shortlisted for the first League Two Powerade Player of the Month award.

Hibbert, a summer signing from Preston North End, is one of four players who have been selected by the judging panel to go forward for consideration.

His rivals for the prize include Morecambe defender Jim Bentley, who enjoyed a successful spell with the old Telford United earlier in his career.

Notts County midfielder Richard Butcher, a one-time Shrewsbury transfer target for boss Gary Peters, is also in the frame, along with Peterborough hotshot Aaron McLean.Hibbert has caught the eye with two goals in August, including one on his debut on the opening day of the season, as Shrewsbury thrashed Lincoln City 4-0.

His second came from the penalty spot, helping Town to a 1-0 victory over Bradford City in the first league game at their new stadium.

Bentley has been a crucial part of the Morecambe defence in their first season in the Football League, and has also played a a major role in two Carling Cup giantkillings.

He scored in the victory over Preston in the first round and then helped in last week's 2-1 victory over Wolves.