Former Wolves boss Dean Saunders contender for Shrewsbury Town job
Former Wolves boss has emerged as a possible contender for Shrewsbury Town as they step up their hunt for Graham Turner's successor.
The former Wales international has joined fellow ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler on the list of potential candidates for the Greenhous Meadow hotseat vacated by Turner on Tuesday.
Both men are understood to be keen to speak to Town officials about the job with the club hoping to make progress next week.
The Shrews have placed coach Mike Jackson in charge for three games – starting with today's trip to Swindon – and hope to have Turner's long-term successor in place to take charge afterwards.
Saunders is understood to be refreshed after the disappointing end to his Molineux reign in May and ready to return to management, with the ex-Aston Villa forward keen to speak with clubs including Town.
The 49-year-old endured an unhappy stint in charge of Wolves, overseeing their second successive relegation, but enjoyed success as a manager at both Wrexham and Doncaster.
Meanwhile, Fowler is ready to launch a managerial career in England after briefly taking charge of Thai side Muangthong United.
He is thought to be aware of the vacancy in Shropshire and open to talks about replacing Turner.
The 38-year-old Kop legend has been linked to the job along with Saunders, former West Brom manager Gary Megson, ex-Wolves midfielder Alex Rae and current Burton Albion boss Gary Rowett.
