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Michael Appleton optimistic 2026 will be a 'much better' year for Shrewsbury Town

Michael Appleton vowed next year will be a "much better" one for Shrewsbury Town as they look to put a difficult 2025 behind them.

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Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton on Wolves FA Cup tie ticket price controversy

Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton on Wolves FA Cup tie ticket price controversy

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Supporting image for story: Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't feel like that" - Rob Edwards on Wolves atmosphere ahead of potential record-equalling run

"It doesn't feel like that" - Rob Edwards on Wolves atmosphere ahead of potential record-equalling run

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers eyeing strong end to 2025 to make moves in tight table

Telford Tigers eyeing strong end to 2025 to make moves in tight table

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: I'm seeing signs of Wolves' confidence returning

Steve Bull: I'm seeing signs of Wolves' confidence returning

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Supporting image for story: Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

Supporting image for story: 'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

Supporting image for story: Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

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"It doesn't feel like that" - Rob Edwards on Wolves atmosphere ahead of potential record-equalling run

Rob Edwards is paying no attention to the winless run record as Wolves aim to avoid another unwanted statistic at home to Brentford today.

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Supporting image for story: 'We'll prepare in case' - Michael Appleton hopes to keep all four Shrewsbury Town loanees

'We'll prepare in case' - Michael Appleton hopes to keep all four Shrewsbury Town loanees

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton optimistic 2026 will be a 'much better' year for Shrewsbury Town

Michael Appleton optimistic 2026 will be a 'much better' year for Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin holds face-to-face conversation with 'frustrated' midfielder after goal-scoring return to the side

Kevin Wilkin holds face-to-face conversation with 'frustrated' midfielder after goal-scoring return to the side

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: I'm seeing signs of Wolves' confidence returning

Steve Bull: I'm seeing signs of Wolves' confidence returning

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Supporting image for story: Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

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Shropshire star Bentley leads the way in Telford 10k

Connor Bentley returned 'home' to claim an impressive victory in the Telford 10K race.

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA CEO reflects on positive year

Shropshire FA CEO reflects on positive year

Supporting image for story: Fenlon leads the goal charge as Wrockwardine hit form

Fenlon leads the goal charge as Wrockwardine hit form

Supporting image for story: Chapman and Downes bag awards for Shropshire Seniors

Chapman and Downes bag awards for Shropshire Seniors

Supporting image for story: Club award seals a season to remember for Wellington

Club award seals a season to remember for Wellington

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Supporting image for story: Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire boxing star Shabaz Masoud eyes step up and Nick Ball shot after landing EBU strap

Shropshire boxing star Shabaz Masoud eyes step up and Nick Ball shot after landing EBU strap

Supporting image for story: Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Supporting image for story: Shropshire boxing star ready to shine in Monte-Carlo

Shropshire boxing star ready to shine in Monte-Carlo

Supporting image for story: "He is no threat to him" - fighting talk ahead of Bradley Thompson's five-star battle

"He is no threat to him" - fighting talk ahead of Bradley Thompson's five-star battle

Supporting image for story: Lloyd bounces back with a convincing victory.

Lloyd bounces back with a convincing victory.

Supporting image for story: Telford's rising boxing star adds another gold to medal haul

Telford's rising boxing star adds another gold to medal haul

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Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Supporting image for story: Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

Katarina Johnson-Thompson praised by former coach after first Olympic medal win

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Chinese football fans pour money into food stall run by Singapore’s goalkeeper

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Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

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Australian professional footballer says he is gay in emotional video

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Supporting image for story: Anthony Joshua calls out Tyson Fury after beating Jake Paul in Miami

Anthony Joshua calls out Tyson Fury after beating Jake Paul in Miami

Supporting image for story: Anthony Joshua takes six rounds to overcome Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua takes six rounds to overcome Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul

Supporting image for story: Zak Crawley and Joe Root show fight as England battle to avoid Adelaide defeat

Zak Crawley and Joe Root show fight as England battle to avoid Adelaide defeat

Supporting image for story: Ben Duckett falls before lunch as Australia progress towards Ashes victory

Ben Duckett falls before lunch as Australia progress towards Ashes victory

Supporting image for story: Pep Guardiola insists he wants to stay at Man City amid reports about his future

Pep Guardiola insists he wants to stay at Man City amid reports about his future

Supporting image for story: Beau Greaves misses out on first World Championship win in loss to Daryl Gurney

Beau Greaves misses out on first World Championship win in loss to Daryl Gurney