Jim O'Brien believes signings can spur Shrewsbury on
Shrewsbury attacker Jim O'Brien believes January arrivals should spur Salop on – but says players should be willing to accept if they're not in Town's plans.
The Scottish wideman has established himself in the first team in recent weeks under Paul Hurst, netting his first goal for the club on Tuesday at Fleetwood.
And the former Barnsley and Coventry man knows the January transfer window will provide a chance for Hurst to put his true stamp on the squad.
But he is keen for new additions to have a positive influence on the current group.
"It (January) has to be in the back of players' minds but it keeps you on your toes," said O'Brien.
"If you have a number of players that can play in your position then it's just competition and it keeps you on top of your game.
"Every transfer window you wonder who'll come in, and whoever comes – because I'm sure there'll be some – you just hope they can add something to the squad because it's about the club and not individuals."
The 29-year-old has started each of the last three games and is pleased to be an important cog in the current run of form.
"In any walk of life you've got to have the mindset that if you're not in the plans then that's fair enough and that's the way it is – shake the hand and move on," O'Brien said.
"You've got to have the mentality that if you're not in the manager's plans then you go and play somewhere else, it's nothing personal."
