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Hibbert aims for goal role

Port Vale old boy Dave Hibbert is determined to take over the goalscoring mantle from banned hitman Grant Holt when Shrewsbury Town host the Potteries strugglers on Saturday.

Graham earns plaudits

Baschurch-based rugby prospect Graham Kitchener has been hailed as “a huge talent” by Worcester Warriors coach Mike Ruddock after marking his full debut for the Sixways club with a fine try.

Motto plays on

Motto Jones, the respected elder statesman of the Shrewsbury table tennis scene, is all set to begin his 65th season playing in the county town league next week.

Simpson: ‘We’re there to be shot at’

Paul Simpson prepares his table-topping Shrewsbury Town side for the acid test of three away games inside a week – admitting: “We’re there to be shot at.”

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Ed Foster has backed his Shrewsbury side to put the disappointment of losing top spot in the Birmingham Cricket League’s first division behind them to stay on course for promotion at Cannock on Saturday.

Rhodes ready for cup thriller

Excited Ellesmere Rangers manager John Rhodes hopes his homework will pay off as the countdown continues to what he describes as “the biggest game in the club’s history.”

Langmead hopes to keep place

Recalled Kelvin Langmead is out to prove his worth to manager Paul Simpson as he prepares for Shrewsbury Town’s home clash against promoted Aldershot on Saturday.

Teams gear up for FA cup debuts

Shawbury United and Ellesmere Rangers are both gearing up for eagerly awaited FA Cup debuts on Saturday.

Jack bids to follow tradition

Rising star Jack Shantry is hopeful he can become the latest member of the family to make it as a professional cricketer after catching the eye of Worcestershire.

Lee could still be Town target

Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson has refused to rule out making a move for experienced defender Graeme Lee, who has been released by Doncaster Rovers – while he also revealed there’s money available to enhance his efforts to strengthen his squad.