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Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury Town’s key tweak to summer recruitment

Addressing Shrewsbury Town’s ‘softness’ has been a key factor in Shrewsbury Town’s summer recruitment so far, says head coach Michael Appleton.

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Supporting image for story: Wolves chairman reveals 'mistake' and balance to be struck for next season

Wolves chairman reveals 'mistake' and balance to be struck for next season

Supporting image for story: Wolves chairman reveals plan to improve Molineux

Wolves chairman reveals plan to improve Molineux

Supporting image for story: I am surprised to see the Nelson Semedo situation drag on - Dave Edwards

I am surprised to see the Nelson Semedo situation drag on - Dave Edwards

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury Town number one secures switch to League One Port Vale

Former Shrewsbury Town number one secures switch to League One Port Vale

Supporting image for story: Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town: Michael Appleton outlines Salop League Two target

Shrewsbury Town: Michael Appleton outlines Salop League Two target

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'Confident': Isaac Price outlines key West Brom changes since making January switch

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'A good start': Shrewsbury Town transfer view after early business completed

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WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

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Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

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Shrewsbury Town 1 Crawley Town 2 - Luke Powell analysis

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'The right move': Jonny Drury view on Michael Appleton's permanent Shrewsbury Town deal

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Wolves chairman reveals 'mistake' and balance to be struck for next season

Football is a difficult business and running a club is even harder work.

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Supporting image for story: Wolves chairman reveals plan to improve Molineux

Wolves chairman reveals plan to improve Molineux

Supporting image for story: West Brom striker Daryl Dike pinpoints how boss Ryan Mason has impressed players so far

West Brom striker Daryl Dike pinpoints how boss Ryan Mason has impressed players so far

Supporting image for story: I am surprised to see the Nelson Semedo situation drag on - Dave Edwards

I am surprised to see the Nelson Semedo situation drag on - Dave Edwards

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Four areas West Brom must strengthen for 2025/26

Supporting image for story: Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury Town’s key tweak to summer recruitment

Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury Town’s key tweak to summer recruitment

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Market Drayton Tigers FC: More than just football

Market Drayton Tigers FC is more than a football club—it’s a community built on inclusivity, teamwork, and personal development. The club’s ethos is simple: to offer a safe and fun environment for children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy football.

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Paddling the River Severn is a ‘peaceful’ and ‘meditative’ experience

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Newport's Lewis aiming for gold in Slovenia

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Female footballers team up with Sport Powys to urge women into the game ahead of the Euros

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Must-attend webinar for finance people in grassroots football: ‘Running a Football Club’

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Rawzone Basketball Club - West Midlands Division 3 winners

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Moreton Hall's Carina Walsh appointed Wales Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

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Bridgnorth Boxing Academy presents: Severn Showdown

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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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Help save a life and win a glove signed by Barry McGuigan - tickets still available for charity draw

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Jungle star Barry McGuigan steps in help £120,000 appeal for Telford woman's lifesaving cancer treatment

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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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Teddy bear in stands at baseball game takes ball square in face

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It’s too early to say – Pep Guardiola hoping Man City can challenge next season

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Dan Evans wins battle of Britain to set up likely clash with Novak Djokovic

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Jannik Sinner makes light work of fellow Italian Luca Nardi in Wimbledon opener

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Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea

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Emma Raducanu looks to the past as she aims to beat Marketa Vondrousova again

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Third seed Jessica Pegula becomes biggest first-round casualty at Wimbledon