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Shrewsbury outgoings in everyone’s best interests - Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton thinks Shrewsbury Town’s outgoing players will benefit from a move just as much as the club will.

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Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury player ratings after goalless draw against Accrington

Shrewsbury player ratings after goalless draw against Accrington

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury Town heading in the right direction

Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury Town heading in the right direction

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury 0 Accrington 0 - Ollie Westbury analysis

Shrewsbury 0 Accrington 0 - Ollie Westbury analysis

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Shrewsbury 0 Accrington 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury 0 Accrington Stanley 0 - as it happened

Shrewsbury 0 Accrington Stanley 0 - as it happened

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton delivers Shrewsbury transfer window update

Michael Appleton delivers Shrewsbury transfer window update

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Ollie Westbury with Shrewsbury Town latest after Michael Appleton's Accrington Stanley press conference

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Swindon 2 Shrewsbury 1 - Ollie Westbury reaction

Supporting image for story: Ollie Westbury gives strong assessment as Shrewsbury slip to heavy Notts County defeat

Ollie Westbury gives strong assessment as Shrewsbury slip to heavy Notts County defeat

Supporting image for story: Ollie Westbury analysis as Shrewsbury's poor League Two start continues

Ollie Westbury analysis as Shrewsbury's poor League Two start continues

Supporting image for story: Ollie Westbury brings Michael Appleton latest ahead of Shrewsbury's clash with Colchester

Ollie Westbury brings Michael Appleton latest ahead of Shrewsbury's clash with Colchester

Supporting image for story: EFL Cup: Grimsby 3 Shrewsbury 1- Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah analysis

EFL Cup: Grimsby 3 Shrewsbury 1- Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah analysis

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AFC Telford United boss hails 'complete performance'

Kevin Wilkin declared AFC Telford United's 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town as the "most complete performance" of his near-three-year tenure at the Bucks helm, writes Rich Worton.

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Supporting image for story: Exclusive: West Brom make loan bid for versatile Aston Villa winger

Exclusive: West Brom make loan bid for versatile Aston Villa winger

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Everton: A tough season ahead with lack of quality

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Everton: A tough season ahead with lack of quality

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury outgoings in everyone’s best interests - Michael Appleton

Shrewsbury outgoings in everyone’s best interests - Michael Appleton

Supporting image for story: Wolves considering move for free agent midfielder

Wolves considering move for free agent midfielder

Supporting image for story: Analysis: AFC Telford United go above and beyond with first win of the season

Analysis: AFC Telford United go above and beyond with first win of the season

Supporting image for story: The New Saints seeking a cutting edge after Barry stalemate

The New Saints seeking a cutting edge after Barry stalemate

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Shrewsbury Cricket Club bowled over by donation from Anwyl

A cricket club helping to inspire the next generation of sporting talent has received a boost from Anwyl Homes.

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Supporting image for story: Wellington made it "easy" for Ludlow in resounding derby demolition

Wellington made it "easy" for Ludlow in resounding derby demolition

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Shifnal climb into second and Bridgnorth progress in FA Vase

Non-league round-up: Shifnal climb into second and Bridgnorth progress in FA Vase

Supporting image for story: The Foxes’ spirit take on Alberbury Cricket Club

The Foxes’ spirit take on Alberbury Cricket Club

Supporting image for story: Welcome to the all-new Shropshire FA Digital Magazine

Welcome to the all-new Shropshire FA Digital Magazine

Supporting image for story: Opinion: A message from Andy Weston, CEO of Shropshire FA - a new season, a shared ambition

Opinion: A message from Andy Weston, CEO of Shropshire FA - a new season, a shared ambition

Supporting image for story: Women's cricket on the rise in Shropshire

Women's cricket on the rise in Shropshire

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Open day will kick off a new era for Roar Mixed Martial Arts

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Jacob Lloyd says he will reset and go again after boxing defeat

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Bridgnorth Boxing Academy presents: Severn Showdown

Supporting image for story: Wrekin Rocky has his eyes on the Midlands title

Wrekin Rocky has his eyes on the Midlands title

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Liam Davies opens up on mental health struggles after statement boxing win

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Boxing champion George Foreman dies aged 76, family says

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

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Chinese football fans pour money into food stall run by Singapore’s goalkeeper

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Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

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Australian professional footballer says he is gay in emotional video

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Supporting image for story: Jess Breach relishing competition as England try record comes into view

Jess Breach relishing competition as England try record comes into view

Supporting image for story: Man Utd players to blame for Grimsby loss, not Ruben Amorim – Matthijs de Ligt

Man Utd players to blame for Grimsby loss, not Ruben Amorim – Matthijs de Ligt

Supporting image for story: Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to allow him to leave before transfer deadline

Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to allow him to leave before transfer deadline

Supporting image for story: Dominic Solanke injury will not change Tottenham’s transfer plans – Thomas Frank

Dominic Solanke injury will not change Tottenham’s transfer plans – Thomas Frank

Supporting image for story: Felix Auger-Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev in shock US Open win

Felix Auger-Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev in shock US Open win

Supporting image for story: Sunday’s briefing: Man Utd finally win and Newcastle sign new striker

Sunday’s briefing: Man Utd finally win and Newcastle sign new striker