Josh Daniels: I'm at Shrewsbury Town to work hard
New Shrewsbury Town signing Josh Daniels insists he has not arrived in England to 'party', but instead carve out a future for his family.
The Northern Irishman put pen to paper on a two–year deal with the club on Monday, joining from Glenavon for an undisclosed fee.
At the age of 24, the forward is not looking to follow any footballer stereotypes as he moves into full–time professional football.
"It was actually unexpected for me (to get the move), he said.
"In the Irish League there's been a few players that have made the move over to League One, so I always wanted to come here and experience England.
"As soon as the call came through that there was a bid, I couldn't turn it down.
"I think the manager and the chief executive here knows the chairman of Glenavon, and he spoke to highly of Shrewsbury – the town and the football club.
"I've heard really good things and I can't wait to get started. It's a beautiful place and really quiet, it's what I'm about.
"People see me and think I'm really young, but I'm 24 and have a wife to be and a daughter.
"Coming over it has to be the right place. I'm not coming over to party and be the typical footballer, I'm here to work hard and get my head down."
Having signed a two–year deal with Sam Ricketts' side, Daniels is delighted with the 'security' of the contract as he sets up his life in Shropshire.
"It means the world (the security of a deal)," he said.
"As every young player you want to get to England and give it a go to show people how good you are.
"This is the perfect platform for me to come in and showcase what I can do.
