Town's chief executive on Blackpool's radar

The Greenhous Meadow supremo admitted he has already rejected approaches by two clubs in the north west who want to poach him following his hugely successful first year with Town.

Williams, who refused to name the clubs involved, was secretary at Bloomfield Road during Ian Holloway's time in charge.

And it's understood the troubled Tangerines will make an approach for Williams if they appoint Holloway as boss.

Williams has said he still has unfinished business with Shrewsbury but admitted to being flattered at being linked with other clubs.

Williams said: "I feel like a footballer here. It is nice to be linked with other clubs because if I'm not being linked then I'm not doing a very good job.

"Since we won promotion I have been approached by two teams in the north west but I am more than happy at Shrewsbury.

"When Micky Mellon arrived he described the club as a great project and I completely agree.

"When I do leave Shrewsbury I want to make sure I have made a difference, whether that's next week, next month or in 10 years."

Williams was appointed last May and played a key role in bringing in Mellon as manager.

He has also been credited with helping the club forge closer links with the local community.

Holloway has also been linked with a return to Blackpool, but hinted he would want Williams to be part of his team.

Holloway said: "For me it is about having a chance to make something better and to improve it and, if that's not the case, I won't even try.

"What we managed to do there – and there were only four of us in me, Matt Williams, Steve Thompson and Phil Horner my physio – was to get the energy of the town behind us.

"If you don't get that energy, you're in trouble. To see the club where it is now is horrible."