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Shrewsbury 3 Ipswich 3

It has taken just four days and two matches. But by 10.30pm last night, the pre-season uncertainty gripping Shrewsbury Town fans over the shallowness of their squad had been swept aside by a genuine optimism and belief for the months that lie ahead. It has taken just four days and two matches. But by 10.30pm last night, the pre-season uncertainty gripping Shrewsbury Town fans over the shallowness of their squad had been swept aside by a genuine optimism and belief for the months that lie ahead. And a galling penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Championship outfit Ipswich won't dampen any of the early season enthusiasm. Pictures - click here Indeed, Town fans will now be wondering just what Paul Simpson's revamped squad can achieve this season. The overriding sensation immediately after this thrill-a-minute encounter was disappointment, missed penalties from Jake Robinson and Graham Coughlan ending Town's interest in the Carling Cup after a 3-3 draw. But, in the cold light of day, Simpson and his side will reflect on the countless positives. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Football|Aug 12, 2009
Football

Stalybridge 0 AFC Telford 3

The unity of the AFC Telford United camp shone through a gloomy Manchester night as the visitors scored an eye-catching triumph. The unity of the AFC Telford United camp shone through a gloomy Manchester night as the visitors scored an eye-catching triumph. Just three days earlier it had been a very different story, as on-field bickering between players had cast a shadow over a disappointing opening day draw with Blyth Spartans. Pictures - click here Whatever the reasons for the feuding, it was all put to one side at a rain-lashed Stalybridge last night, as the Bucks raised their game and played as one. "A lot was said between Saturday and last night between us," said boss Rob Smith. "I wasn't happy on Saturday, and it wasn't a happy dressing room – I don't know if it was the heat or the frustration, but we were a bit narky. "We're a very tight squad, and I think sometimes we're a bit too tight – we're like brothers and sisters rowing with each other. "I thought last night you saw that when we're good, we're very good." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Football|Aug 12, 2009
Football

Shrewsbury 3 Burton Albion 1

Opportunity knocked for forgotten striker Dave Hibbert and he welcomed the chance with open arms – leading Shrewsbury Town to a winning start to the League Two season. Opportunity knocked for forgotten striker Dave Hibbert and he welcomed the chance with open arms – leading Shrewsbury Town to a winning start to the League Two season. Struggling with a foot injury, the ex-Preston man had not featured in a single pre-season friendly for the first team. Click here for pictures The announcement of his selection to line up against League new-boys Burton Albion was greeted with almost universal groans around the Prostar Stadium. Yet he defied the low expectations, producing the kind of powerful and energetic display that reminded everyone why former manager Gary Peters signed him from Preston for a nominal fee back in June 2007. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Football|Aug 10, 2009
Football
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