Thursday, 11th March 2010

Latest North Shropshire Sports News

Hares seeks more of same

Fit-again skipper Chris Hares leads Whitchurch into battle at Stoke on Saturday – as close as the Reds get to a local derby in Midlands One West – as they target further progress up the league table.

Away stars urged to lift home form

Paul Simpson is looking for his Shrewsbury Town side to make the most of home comforts as they target turning the tables on fellow high fliers Dagenham in their first Prostar Stadium outing of 2010 on Saturday.

New Bomere skipper Gillespie soon secures McIlroy’s return

Ian Gillespie is looking forward to life as Bomere Heath’s new captain after wasting no time to complete his first signing at the helm of the Marston’s Shropshire Premier Cricket League club.

Now we need to be ruthless - Simpson

Paul Simpson has urged his Shrewsbury Town side to discover a much-needed ruthless streak to cut the gap between themselves and the League Two promotion chasers.

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Caretaker boss keen to remain in charge

Caretaker boss Andy Mulliner, the ex-Shrewsbury Town goalkeeping coach, admits he would like to succeed Matt Burton as Ellesmere Rangers manager and keep them top of the West Midland League premier division.

Fit-again Dunfield wants to push on

Comeback man Terry Dunfield hopes his impressive midweek display will push him to the front of Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson’s selection thoughts for Saturday’s home clash with Bury – one of the midfielder’s former clubs.

Now Shrewsbury on lookout for a new overseas pro

Skipper Ed Foster has revealed a seam bowler tops Shrewsbury’s wish list for an overseas professional for next season – with Australian allrounder Wes Robinson highly unlikely to return to London Road for a second year.

Reds aim to continue purple patch

On-song Whitchurch had few problems notching a fifth straight win in Midlands One West after seeing off Sutton Coldfield 37-12 – and are now targeting more of the same at mid-table Leamington Spa on Saturday.

We must win back support - Simpson

Boss Paul Simpson is hopeful loan duo Waide Fairhurst and Jamie Devitt will recover from illness in time to help Shrewsbury Town  give their shellshocked fans something to cheer at home to lowly Torquay United on Saturday.

High praise as Mad Jack’s race makes a splash

Expectations were greatly exceeded as Shrewsbury Athletic Club staged their second Mad Jack’s five-mile race, held in conjunction with the National Trust, at Attingham Park.