Shrewsbury Town v Wycombe preview: Gareth Ainsworth welcomes former club

Coming up against Wycombe Wanderers will be 'weird' says Gareth Ainsworth - but his full focus is on getting three points for Shrewsbury Town.

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It is the first time he will manage against The Chairboys since he left the club he was in charge for more than 10 years in February 2023 to join Queens Park Rangers. 

He was replaced by Matt Bloomfield, who has now guided the team to the top of the League One table at this stage of the season. 

And Ainsworth admitted it is the first time in his managerial career he has wanted Wycombe to lose. 

"It's the first time I've managed against them," he said. "I don't know what emotions to have. 

"It is the first time I've ever wanted Wycombe Wanderers to lose as a manager. And that's going to be a weird feeling.

"But we can do it. My boys can definitely do it. And it's something that Matt Bloomfield will know.