Peters is out at Shrews
Gary Peters has left Shrewsbury Town by mutual consent following a miserable string of results which culminated in the 4-1 thrashing by Barnet at the weekend. Send us your reaction. Gary Peters has left Shrewsbury Town by mutual consent following a miserable string of results which culminated in the 4-1 thrashing by Barnet at the weekend. A statement on the club's website says: "It is a very difficult and painful decision that has been taken by both parties for the benefit of Shrewsbury Town Football Club." Speaking about the decision Gary Peters said: "The negativity towards me at the moment might be affecting the team and whatever we can do for us to get results we need to do." Earlier managing director Rob Bickerton had issued a plea for unity from Shrewsbury Town supporters. Assistant Manager John McMahon will take temporary charge of team affairs with immediate effect. See also: Chairman 'reluctantly' agrees split Was Peters solely to blame for Town results? Blog: Peters' exit 'not before time' Gary Peters' career - in pictures Flashback: Town's Wembley play-off in pictures Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star and let us know your reaction in the comment box below
Shrewsbury Town manager Gary Peters today left the football club by "mutual agreement" after a run which has seen the side win just one game in the last 12.
Mr Peters paid the price for a run of results which has seen the League Two side slump from play-off contenders to hovering just 10 points above the relegation trap door.
See also: Chairman 'reluctantly' agrees split
Was Peters solely to blame for Town results?
Blog: Peters' exit 'not before time'
Gary Peters' career - in pictures
Flashback: Town's Wembley play-off in pictures
The final nail in the coffin came on Saturday when Town slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of struggling Barnet.
Despite this morning insisting it was "business as usual" at the club's Oteley Road ground, the club this afternoon issued a statement confirming they had agreed to part company with their manager after just over three years.
The statement from chairman Roland Wycherley said: "During this morning's meeting between Town chairman Roland Wycherley and Gary Peters it was decided by mutual agreement for Gary to leave the club.
"It is a very difficult and painful decision that has been taken by both parties for the benefit of Shrewsbury Town Football Club.
Speaking about the decision, Mr Peters said: "The negativity towards me at the moment might be affecting the team and whatever we can do for us to get results we need to do.
"If that is by me leaving the club then that is what needs to be as I don't want that negativity to get to the players."
Mr Wycherley said he was disappointed to have agreed to the decision after the work Mr Peters had done to turn the club around.
He said: "It was a very difficult decision bearing in mind the way Gary has taken the club forward, particularly the trip to Wembley last year, and the year on year progress that we have made.
"It is with much reluctance that we've agreed that Gary will leave. We believe that we are acting in the best interests of the club."
Shrewsbury Town fan Rob Fox said: "He's worked tirelessly over the three years and has taken the club forward without a shadow of doubt.
"My personal view is that it's not a good time for the club to be without a manager and we won't get a replacement immediately.
"It's not a good time for a change of manager with so many younger players here but I understand how it's come about.
"As a supporter I think we have a very good board of directors and trust their judgement."
