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BBC News
8 hours ago
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Appleton wants more signings before window shuts
Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton says he is still looking to strengthen his squad but is unlikely to do so before the first match of the new League Two season on has made seven signings this summer but has lost striker Max Mata to injury for next few will open the new campaign at home to Bromley at the weekend hoping for a much more positive season following their relegation last term, when they finished bottom of League is happy with his squad but says is would like to bring further players in at some stage."Probably not before Bromley, but certainly towards the end of the window things naturally happen," he told BBC Radio Shropshire."If things do happen and players leave to get minutes at other clubs then obviously we'll look to get fresh impetus into the group." Appleton added he "wouldn't rule out anything at this stage" in terms of looking at potential targets He explained: "You've always go to be prepared for players to leave - you might even get bids come in for your players - but I think between now and [transfer deadline day] 2 September I don't see massive movement, but I think there will be a bit to allow us to do some work."Filling the gap left by Mata could be one area Appleton looks at, with the New Zealand forward likely to be out for a while with a hamstring injury suffered in training."It looks like he's going to be out for a couple of months at least," Appleton said. "It's a blow for him and for us. Unfortunately, in training, he pulled up quite sharp and I don't think it's going to be a short one - it looks like it's going to keep him out for a while."
BBC News
7 days ago
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Shrewsbury sign ex-Portsmouth winger Scully
Shrewsbury Town have made their second signing of the week after agreeing a one-year deal with former Portsmouth winger Anthony 26-year-old moves on a free transfer after being released by Pompey earlier this spent last season on loan at Colchester where he made 18 appearances spread across two spells and his move to Salop reunites him with Town head coach Michael Appleton, who he played under at Lincoln former West Ham youth player joined the Imps in February 2020 and was a regular during his two-and-a-half years there, scoring 31 goals in 98 since leaving Lincoln for Wigan, then in the Championship, in September 2022, his opportunities have dried made five appearances in his season with the Latics and only nine in two years with Portsmouth. Scully is Shrewsbury's seventh signing ahead of the new League Two season following the arrivals of goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, defenders Tom Anderson, Sam Stubbs and Will Boyle along with Tom Sang and midfielder Sam Clucas. Director of football Micky Moore said Scully would bring "something different" to Appleton's squad."Michael and Anthony go back many years and they had a very successful time working together before," Moore said."I'm really happy we got this over the line before the season starts because we believe he offers something different to what we've got in the squad."He's someone we've targeted for a while and I know Michael and Anthony have been in touch for a few weeks already."We're thrilled to have him and we're excited to see what he does over the coming season."
BBC News
23-07-2025
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- BBC News
Shrewsbury can do something special
Shrewsbury Town midfielder Sam Clucas says the squad need to "aim high" and believe they can "do something really special" this 34-year-old former Hull City and Swansea City player joined Town from Lincoln in May, becoming the club's second summer then, four more players have arrived as boss Michael Appleton looks to build a squad capable of challenging for an immediate return to League One following relegation last season."I'm really optimistic about the season," Clucas told BBC Radio Shropshire. "A lot of the lads won't come out of the dressing room and say it but I am and I'm hoping we can do something really special this year." Shrewsbury are rebuilding after a torrid campaign in 2024-25, that saw Appleton become the third manager of the season when he came in on an interim basis for the last nine he could not prevent Town from finishing bottom of League One, he signed a two-year contract to become head coach and, like Clucas, has spoken optimistically about the coming season."I enjoy the way the manager wants to play football - it suits me down to the ground," Clucas said."That was one of the main pulls of getting me to the club. I was at Lincoln last year and I saw the way Shrewsbury played. "I want to get on the ball and play and it's what the gaffer wants to do and we've got a team that's good enough to do that and cause teams problems." 'You've got to believe you're going to win' Clucas, who made more than 100 Championship appearances for Stoke City, has been joined by defenders Tom Anderson, Sam Stubbs and Will Boyle along with Tom Sang and teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison on loan from Manchester United."It's a new group and there are a lot of new players who have come in," Clucas said."Obviously the manager came in for a few games [at the end of last season] but now he's had a pre-season where he can put his ideas in and you've always got to aim high."Clucas, who also played 66 times in the Premier League, said he has adopted a boxing-style mentality when it comes to having a positive outlook."I've done that all my career," he said."Even when I was playing in the Premier League I wanted to win it - whether that's doable or not, you have to have that belief."It's like a boxer going into a ring - you've got to go in there and believe you're going to win."Every game we go into this season, I'll be sat in that dressing room expecting to get three points. "I know we're not going to win every game, it's not as easy as that, but I'm jealous when the season ends and I see all my friends at other teams going away and celebrating promotions - I want to be doing that. "In my head we're going to have a good season and hopefully we can bring that to fruition."
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd may have identified long term Andre Onana replacement for NOTHING as he follows two England stars footsteps
MANCHESTER UNITED teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison is following in the footsteps of Dean Henderson after joining Shrewsbury Town on loan. After showing plenty of potential at youth level, United have now decided the next step in Harrison's development is for him to get regular game time in the EFL for the first time. Advertisement 4 Manchester United goalkeeper Elyh Harrison has joined Shrewbury Town Credit: Getty Henderson ground his way through four EFL clubs before finally securing a Premier League starting spot at And an summer that United had loaned Henderson out to Stockport Grimsby, Shrewsbury, Sheffield United and But he was sold to Palace for £20million at the end of the summer 2023 window, with then manager Erik ten Hag securing Onana for £47million from Inter Milan. Advertisement READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS But Onana has fallen short of expectations, with Harrison, the next big thing in United's goalkeeping ranks, walking in the path Henderson laid out. Harrison , who joined United's academy from Stevenage in 2022, spent the first half of last season on loan at non-league outfit Chester, keeping seven clean sheets in 18 appearances. He was due to spend the duration of the 2024/25 term at the National League North outfit, but United recalled him in January to train with the first-team and feature for the academy. The 19-year-old was named on the bench eight times by boss Ruben Amorim after being recalled. Advertisement Most read in Football 4 Dean Henderson spent the 2017-2018 on loan at Shrewsbury Town from Man Utd Credit: Reuters 4 Andre Onana's spot is under threat Credit: Getty Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford He has featured for the Red Devils' under-21 side but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League club. Advertisement Shrewsbury director of football Micky Moore says the future " after monitoring his progress last season. Man Utd hunting Jackson as Chelsea's demands revealed | Transfers Exposed Moore said: "I'm really excited that we've signed Elyh. He's someone we've targeted since last season ended and I think he's got a bright future . "We watched him play at Chester last year and continued to watch him when he went back to play for United's Under-21s. "We think he's got all the right characteristics and that this could be a very good loan for him. Advertisement "Michael [Appleton] wanted to get him in the building as soon as possible, so I'm really happy to get it over the line because it was a tough process due to the amount of interest in the player." Meanwhile, the first team were reportedly "rebuffed immediately" in their attempts to sign Aston Villa's No.1 Emi Martinez this week. United have also been linked with young Belgian goalkeeper has been eyeing a replacement for Onana even before the Cameroonian stopper suffered an hamstring injury in pre-season. Advertisement Lammens ended the season with an eye-catching 173 saves, which works out to 4.3 saves per match and a solid 78 per cent save rate. 4
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd may have identified long term Andre Onana replacement for NOTHING as he follows two England stars footsteps
FOR KEEPS Man Utd may have identified long term Andre Onana replacement for NOTHING as he follows two England stars footsteps MANCHESTER UNITED teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison is following in the footsteps of Dean Henderson after joining Shrewsbury Town on loan. After showing plenty of potential at youth level, United have now decided the next step in Harrison's development is for him to get regular game time in the EFL for the first time. 4 Manchester United goalkeeper Elyh Harrison has joined Shrewbury Town Credit: Getty Henderson ground his way through four EFL clubs before finally securing a Premier League starting spot at Crystal Palace - where he won the FA Cup last season. And an England call-up quickly came too, with many United fans wishing Henderson wasn't let go in the same summer that Andre Onana joined. United had loaned Henderson out to Stockport Grimsby, Shrewsbury, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest, with David de Gea the permanent No.1 between the sticks. But he was sold to Palace for £20million at the end of the summer 2023 window, with then manager Erik ten Hag securing Onana for £47million from Inter Milan. READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS OFF THE MARC Rashford BANNED from playing for Barcelona initially amid registration issues But Onana has fallen short of expectations, with Harrison, the next big thing in United's goalkeeping ranks, walking in the path Henderson laid out. Harrison, who joined United's academy from Stevenage in 2022, spent the first half of last season on loan at non-league outfit Chester, keeping seven clean sheets in 18 appearances. He was due to spend the duration of the 2024/25 term at the National League North outfit, but United recalled him in January to train with the first-team and feature for the academy. The 19-year-old was named on the bench eight times by boss Ruben Amorim after being recalled. 4 Dean Henderson spent the 2017-2018 on loan at Shrewsbury Town from Man Utd Credit: Reuters 4 Andre Onana's spot is under threat Credit: Getty Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford He has featured for the Red Devils' under-21 side but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League club. Shrewsbury director of football Micky Moore says the England Under-20 international has a "bright future" after monitoring his progress last season. Man Utd hunting Jackson as Chelsea's demands revealed | Transfers Exposed Moore said: "I'm really excited that we've signed Elyh. He's someone we've targeted since last season ended and I think he's got a bright future. "We watched him play at Chester last year and continued to watch him when he went back to play for United's Under-21s. "We think he's got all the right characteristics and that this could be a very good loan for him. "Michael [Appleton] wanted to get him in the building as soon as possible, so I'm really happy to get it over the line because it was a tough process due to the amount of interest in the player." Meanwhile, the first team were reportedly "rebuffed immediately" in their attempts to sign Aston Villa's No.1 Emi Martinez this week. United have also been linked with young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23, from Antwerp, who is valued at around £17million. Amorim has been eyeing a replacement for Onana even before the Cameroonian stopper suffered an hamstring injury in pre-season. Lammens ended the season with an eye-catching 173 saves, which works out to 4.3 saves per match and a solid 78 per cent save rate.
