Gareth Ainsworth believes there is so much value to his punditry work

The experienced manager took over from former head coach Paul Hurst in the middle of November to become Town's fourth different boss in the last 18 months. 

Ainsworth, who has now overseen two games in charge of Shrewsbury, was working as a pundit last weekend for Sky Sports during their coverage of Queens Park Rangers' trip to Watford. 

The new Salop boss plans to continue working in the media on occasions during his time in Shropshire. 

And he believes that as well as being good for watching players and seeing new tactics, it also helps to make valuable connections. 

"Yes, absolutely," he said when asked if he planning to continue working as a pundit. "It's something that I enjoy and I still get a hand in football. 

"It allows me to still see a lot of players and to make connections, and I think that's important. 

"It will never be at the detriment of Shrewsbury Town, but it's something that I enjoy. 

"Like I say, still getting a hand in football, watching different formations, players, tactics, and it helps me to continue learning which you need to do all the time." 

Salop have a huge game against Cambridge United on the horizon. They lost 3-0 to Reading on Tuesday night to end a run of three consecutive draws against Bolton, Northampton and Barnsley. 

With the midweek results not going the U's or Town's way, both sides head into the clash at Abbey Stadium in desperate need of a win. 

For Ainsworth and Town, they have a clash against his former club Wycombe on the horizon after that, as Matt Bloomfield's side make the trip to Shropshire.