Shrewsbury Town to honour two new club legends as part of exciting anniversary plans

Shrewsbury Town have unveiled exciting plans for stadium upgrades and the commemoration of two new club legends as part of their 140th anniversary celebrations.

The club has confirmed it will launch a special commemorative anniversary kit for the upcoming season to mark the milestone.

Alongside this, Town have unveiled three key projects to celebrate the anniversary, including a major stadium enhancement aimed at improving the look and feel of the Croud Meadow while highlighting the club’s history.

This will include the installation of several large-scale graphics around the ground, with strong connections to the club’s heritage.

As part of the plans, huge corner installations will be placed in the apex of each stand, with the club saying they are intended to enhance both atmosphere and visual impact on matchdays.

Supporters will also be given the chance to play a key role in shaping the project, with a vote set to be launched on the club’s website to select a series of iconic images. The winning designs will then be transformed into permanent stadium artwork.

Elsewhere, internal block signage at the ground will be redesigned to feature classic Shrewsbury Town retro shirts, while the turnstile numbers outside the stadium will also be refreshed.

In addition, two new club legends will be permanently honoured outside the Croud Meadow alongside existing tributes to Ken Mulhearn, Arthur Rowley, Graham Turner and Alf Wood. The new additions will also be chosen by supporters, with results to be announced ahead of the new season.

Shrewsbury Town will kick off their anniversary celebrations with an open day on Sunday, July 26.

Hospitality boxes around the ground will be transformed into “mini museum-style exhibitions”, with each box dedicated to a different period in the club’s history.

To help bring the exhibition to life, supporters are being invited to loan or donate memorabilia, photographs and other items of historical significance.

“This is a landmark year for Shrewsbury Town as we celebrate the club’s 140th anniversary - and we want supporters to play a central role in marking the occasion,” the club said.

“Over the past 140 years, Shrewsbury Town has experienced triumphs, challenges and countless unforgettable moments.

“Through it all, one thing has remained constant: this football club belongs to its supporters.

“That is why we want fans to help us celebrate our rich heritage and create a fitting tribute to 140 years of Salop.”