Graham Turner may shuffle Shrewsbury Town line-up

Shrewsbury Town chief Graham Turner has placed his entire squad on red alert by admitting he is likely to shuffle his pack for the opening game of 2012.

Town were in action at Bradford today and will immediately turn their attention straight afterwards to Monday afternoon's home clash with Northampton.

Turner will assess his players in training tomorrow before finalising his plans for the visit of the Cobblers.

But looking at the demanding schedule, the Town boss said: "I think with the squad we have got we can manage it okay.

"The games coming in quick succession means there is not a lot of time for recovery.

"But I have got players that can come in for the second game who perhaps have been regulars earlier in the season and do the job when you need some fresh legs and energy.

"We will take stock after Bradford and look at any injuries and suspensions and decide what we have to do after that."

Town ran riot against the Cobblers when the two teams met at Sixfields five weeks ago, storming to a 7-2 triumph.

But Turner is confident that result will not affect his side's mindset.

"There has been a new manager installed there and Aidy Boothroyd is an experienced football man," he added.

"I don't think the scoreline at Northampton has any relevance to us.

"Whether they harbour a bit of a grudge because it was humiliating for them, that's for them.

"It was a good win and getting seven away from home might well have been a freak result, but we deserved it.

"What we want is more of the same. It might not be quite as dramatic a win but a win is important."