Ben Herd returning to Shrewsbury Town

Former favourite Ben Herd returns to Shrewsbury Town on Saturday, insisting he will have to be at his best to becalm his old club's new wing wizards.

The popular Herd will return with Aldershot for the League Two meeting at the Greenhous Meadow on Saturday as Shrewsbury attempt to preserve their 100 per cent record this season.

Looking on from afar, right back Herd admitted he has been impressed with the summer transfer dealings of manager Graham Turner, with the arrival of wing duo Lionel Ainsowrth and Mark Wright particularly catching his eye.

"Shrewsbury have got a good squad and they are going to up there," said Herd.

"I'm not surprised there were so many (playing) changes in the summer because I didn't think the squad last season was good enough.

"But they have got a good manager who is very experienced and has put together a good squad.

"I think the two wingers they have are good players so it's going to be important myself and the left back Jamie Vincent have good games."

Aldershot came within a whisker of promotion last season, losing in the play-off semi-finals to Rotherham.

And, despite taking four points from the first two games, Herd — who won two player of the year awards with the Shots last season — is keen to keep a lid on expectations.

"We haven't got a big budget but we have got some quality in the squad," added the 25-year-old.

"Like last season, we will just go about our business and see where it takes us."

Herd will be making his second return to the Greenhous Meadow on Saturday, and admitted he still gets a special tingle at the prospect of coming up against his former club.

"I don't think that will ever go away," he added. "I had good years there and I loved living in the area.

"Not many players had the chance to play for the club at the two different grounds and I'm proud I did that,"

By JAMES GARRISON