Australian ace Reece O’Connell is close to sealing a return to Shrewsbury to act as the club’s overseas player for a second successive season.
Exciting boxing prospect Bradley Smith staged a blistering fightback to remain on course for glory in the national Golden Gloves competition – much to the delight of his proud trainer Colin Hough.
Former skipper James Plant is poised to make a timely return for Shrewsbury as they resume their battle to scramble clear of the Midlands Three West (North) relegation zone at Dixonians on Saturday.
James Constable is confident he will be able to handle the step up from the Conference and prove a goalscoring hit with Shrewsbury Town.
Goalkeeper Glyn Garner insists Shrewsbury Town’s play-off hopes are not over – and says the players are “buzzing for the next game” as they prepare for Saturday’s home clash against lowly Lincoln City.
Ed Foster’s chance to forge a career in the First Class game with Leicestershire has left Shrewsbury pondering just who will spearhead their Birmingham Cricket League first division promotion challenge this season.

Loan ranger Asa Hall is looking to build on his “dream start” for Shrewsbury Town as he prepares for Saturday’s trip to Grimsby – but remains uncertain where his long-term future lies.
Shrewsbury batsman Ed Foster has been handed the chance to continue his career in First Class cricket after being offered the opportunity to link up with ex-London Road team-mate Jimmy Taylor at Leicestershire.
Bradley Smith will resume his quest for national boxing glory at Coventry next weekend after showing real resilience to book his place in the Midland Counties finals of the Golden Gloves competition.

Dave Edwards intends to return to live in Shrewsbury after completing a dream £675,000 move to Wolves.