Michael Appleton's 'identity' plan as Shrewsbury boss hopes for future update next week

Salop were officially relegated from League One just minutes before their Good Friday clash against Wigan - after a year of struggle at the Croud Meadow.

The drop out of the third tier had been on the cards for a while and was sealed after Burton Albion picked up a point against Exeter City.

Salop now face three more games in League One, with Monday's clash against Northampton Town followed by a trip to Barnsley and a home game to finish the campaign against Crawley Town.

Appleton, who has been given the job until the end of the season, but is hopeful of remaining in charge after positive talks with the club's board, has explained that he wants to keep trying to give Salop an 'identity', something they have lacked for some time in his view.

He said: "I have been realistic with the reality of the situation, it has been very, very difficult but we have been in every game.

"I am trying to get them to play in a certain way which is maybe unfamiliar to a lot of them.

"But I am a big believer, a huge believer in wanting to take this club forward.

"I am not sure how long it has been since this football club had an identity and that is huge for any club.

"When people use the the word Shrewsbury, I want them to know exactly how we are going to play.

"This is what I want to bring to the football club, when scouts and supporters come I want them to have an understanding of how we play and how we do it.

"Clearly for that we are going to need reinforcements to happen, for a lot to come in, for some to leave the building.

"I am a big believer that we are more than capable of doing that."

Appleton revealed prior to the defeat to Wigan that he had held positive discussions over his future - and he is hopeful of an update on that front after the bank holiday games have concluded.

He added: "We had positive discussions, and with games coming thick and fast that has been parked.

"Come Tuesday there will be another discussion."