Shrewsbury Town fans earn salute from Graham Turner
Delighted Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has dedicated his side's first away win of the season to the club's loyal travelling supporters.
More than 250 fans made the trip to Stevenage's Broadhall Way on Saturday to see Town defeat the hosts 3-1 in League One.
It was Town's first triumph on the road since March last season and Turner said he hoped more away wins would follow.
He said: "I was delighted for the supporters.There was a good following, good vocal support and I think the away support is terrific.
"They have stuck with the side, with individual players, through a lot of thin times and we hope that this is just the start for them."
Adam Reach, Joe Jacobson and Bolton loanee Tom Eaves grabbed the decisive goals which moved Town up to 13th in League One after 19 games.
Eaves, who also scored six goals in 10 games during a prolific loan spell with Town towards the end of last season, was also on the scoresheet the last time Town won away in the league, at MK Dons on March 12.
And Turner admitted his return, as well as his partnership with fellow loanee Gozie Uwgu of Reading, had given Town a boost.
He said: "The goal he scored was obviously vital to us. His partnership up front with Gozie Ugwu looked very strong.
"Both have got attributes that are difficult to deal with as a defender and the one thing we know about Tom is he can score goals. Some people have that knack and he has got it, so it is great to have him back. He has got a big physical presence."
Turner also handed a start to fellow new loan signing Cameron Gayle in a team which included five temporary signings. Preston North End midfielder Nicky Wroe was the unfortunate name left out because only five loanees can be named on the teamsheet.
Meanwhile, injured midfielder Aaron Wildig will be out for six to eight weeks after a scan revealed he suffered bruising to his knee during Town's 1-0 win over Notts County last month.
It had initially been feared he had torn his posterior cruciate ligament which would have sidelined him for several months.
But results from a scan on Friday confirmed the inijury was not quite as serious as first suspected.