Graham Turner looking to shuffle his pack

Boss Graham Turner insists he will not be afraid to shake up his in-form Shrewsbury Town squad over the hectic Christmas period.

Town were away at Aldershot today, looking to record a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.

But Turner believes changes may be necessary to cope with a scedule that will see them visit Cheltenham on Boxing Day and Bradford City on New Year's Eve before playing host to Northampton on January 7.

"We're going into a very busy period," said Turner.

"There is competition for places but there is also the opportunity to change players and freshen the team up.

"If there is any sign of complacency at all, or if I feel that I need to change things tactically for whatever reason – whether it be the opposition or the pitch – we've got the players capable of coming in and doing a good job.

"I've got that option open to me."

Turner also insists he has no qualms about tinkering with his team, even if they are on a good run, if he believes it will benefit them in the long run.

"I've never been afraid to change it if I feel it's the right thing to do," he added.

"Otherwise, you're just waiting for a defeat before you make the change that you feel is necessary. You have to put out what you think is the best side to do a particular job.

"We've got the Christmas and New Year period and we're coming into the middle of winter when the weather has changed.

"You need the side to be fresh and sometimes it's a case of changing it and putting fresh faces in there that can stimulate that energy about the team."