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"It doesn't matter what I think" - Michael Appleton discusses his future after 'calamity' 3-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers

Michael Appleton has reaffirmed his belief that he is the right man to guide Shrewsbury Town to safety this season, but conceded that it "does not matter" what he thinks.

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't matter what I think" - Michael Appleton discusses his future after 'calamity' 3-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 0 Bristol Rovers 3 report: Salop slump to humiliating home defeat in nightmare start to 2026

Shrewsbury Town 0 Bristol Rovers 3 report: Salop slump to humiliating home defeat in nightmare start to 2026

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton on Iwan Morgan signing - with 'one or two' further arrivals expected

Michael Appleton on Iwan Morgan signing - with 'one or two' further arrivals expected

Supporting image for story: 'I like to score goals!' - New signing Iwan Morgan eager to impress Shrewsbury Town supporters

'I like to score goals!' - New signing Iwan Morgan eager to impress Shrewsbury Town supporters

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town announce first signing of January transfer window

Shrewsbury Town announce first signing of January transfer window

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town hit by injury and illness ahead of Bristol Rovers game

Shrewsbury Town hit by injury and illness ahead of Bristol Rovers game

Supporting image for story: The reasons Michael Appleton is hoping for a loan market repeat at Shrewsbury Town

The reasons Michael Appleton is hoping for a loan market repeat at Shrewsbury Town

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Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers: Huge January 1 six-pointer could help shape Town's 2026

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Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: A platform to build from as Wolves end 2025 with an important point

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