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@Ollie_Westbury

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-Shrewsbury Town reporter -Express & Star + Shropshire Star -Former cricketer Got a story... get in touch: ollie.westbury @jpress .co.uk

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Ollie Westbury
2 years
๐ŸšจDelighted to say I will be taking over from Salop stalwart @LewisCox_star covering Shrewsbury Town for the @ShropshireStar . I feel very privileged and excited. I am hoping Town have a successful season. #Salop
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2 years
On the positive side. Jordan Shipley did well to escape a broken leg tonight, this challenge, that led to the melee, was not given as a foul. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธTomorrow is the start of a new chapter! โœ๏ธAfter leaving cricket in 2020, I am delighted to say I have upskilled! I am joining @ShropshireStar as a news reporter! It's been a long road but I must thank @NCTJWolvColl , @PCA and @JosephMasi_Star for all their help and support.
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Ollie Westbury
8 months
He is here!!!! #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Steve Cotterill must take immense credit for todayโ€™s result. It looked a long way back at half-time but the changes made all the difference. Safe to say the Town fans love him too. #Salop
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Town having struggled away from home all season have taken seven points from a possible nine on their travels since Paul Hurst has taken over. Superb day out for those travelling fans. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Two former teammates of mine are changing the future of women's cricket around the world. @edfossie & @joeleach230 have created a new brand, NEXX, that makes kit specifically for women. And @AlexHartley93 is their first ambassador. See story:
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Ollie Westbury
3 years
Spent the day doing work experience with the @ExpressandStar ! I Feel very fortunate to have sat in on Ismael's presser this morning. I wrote this! It's old news now - but personally I am quite chuffed with myself. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ #wba
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Ollie Westbury
7 months
Town players celebrating with the fans at the end. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
Shrewsbury have announced their first signing of the summer and it is a good one. Carl Winchester returns to the Meadow on a two-year deal. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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GGGOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL. 2-1. Town. Bowman. ABSOLUTE SCENES!!!!!!!!!!! #Salop
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Dan Udoh, officially the nicest footballer in the world, so happy to see his side stay up. "At the end of the day, like I say, I am a Shrewsbury fan and it is down to the club now. I left it all in their hands." #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
5 months
Reaction from Paul Hurst coming. But first , Dan Udoh. Could not take the smile off his face after Shrews clinched survival. Says his future is in the club's hands now - which I would say is positive. #Salop
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๐ŸšจExcl: I understand Shrewsbury Town are interested in signing talented Aston Villa youngster Tommi O'Reilly this summer. He can play in a variety of positions... number 10, number eight or on the wing. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
Can't fault Pennington for moving on. An incredibly humble guy, who deserves this move. A testament to his character can be seen by the well wishes he will receive from Town fans. All best to him. #Salop
@mpennington94
Matthew Pennington
1 year
Salopians! Iโ€™ve loved spending the past two and a half years playing for your club. Iโ€™ve met some incredible people and made some amazing memories. Thank you to everyone associated with the club for your support and for giving me a special experience in Shrewsbury! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก
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๐Ÿšจ NEW. I understand Tommi O'Reilly is undergoing a medical at Shrewsbury Town ahead of securing his move to Shropshire on a season-long loan move. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
๐ŸA Shropshire cricket legend retired yesterday after 20 years. Former England batter @jamestaylor20 and Paul Pridgeon paid tribute to a man who has helped produce 11 professional cricketers. ๐Ÿ–๏ธCongrats on a fantastic career @shrschcricket Barn.
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Ollie Westbury
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However there is bad news, it has now been confirmed that George Nurse's injury is a bad one - he has done his ACL again. You cannot help but feel absolutely gutted for the lad. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
A very classy statement from Steve Cotterill via the LMA. #Salop
The LMA has released a statement on behalf of Steve Cotterill. โžก๏ธ
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Ollie Westbury
8 months
Me on the way to the Croud Meadow for 1.30. #Salop
@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
8 months
Hurst is set to meet with the press this afternoon at 1.30, he will be accompanied by director of football Micky Moore. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Hearing some really positive things coming out of Shrewsbury with regards to Aiden O'Brien - gather he has come back to pre-season training in great shape and has the 'bit between his teeth'. Town boss thinks he is a real 'asset'. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Ryan Bowman and Killian Phillips were absolutely immense today. Sensational from the pair of them. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
The players were all gathered together by Luke Leahy before heading down the tunnel yesterday, nice touch, demonstrates the team spirit within the group. Onwards to Exeter! #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
Things are starting to move... Harry Burgoyne is set to sign an extension at Shrews - an announcement is expected in the new 24-48 hours. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
3 years
Something I noticed yesterday was Gourlay acknowledging the breakdown in communication from the board to the fans. As a fan, I wasn't sure if Albion were aware of the need to communicate with their supporters. Nice to hear someone accept this and aim to do better. #wba
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
Transfer deadline day โœ…, Carlisle away โœ…, Lordโ€™s final โœ… All in three days. #Iamfinished
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
BREAKING. Luke Leahy will be available for tomorrowโ€™s game against Fleetwood after his red card was successfully overturned. #Salop
@FAspokesperson
FA Spokesperson
2 years
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
EXCLUSIVE. The Shropshire Star understands Shrewsbury Town are pushing to sign Morgan Feeney - former Carlisle United skipper. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
I understand Shrews are really excited to land Kenneh, with them beating several other EFL clubs to his signature. He is a combative central midfielder that covers the ground well. (AKA does the hard work). #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Some interesting stuff from PH. Wants his players to run more and referenced a Pep Guardiola quote on the training ground wall. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Dunkley wins it at the end for Town!!!!!!!!!! 3-2. Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
The travelling contingent. Brilliant effort by the Town fans. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Amazing scenes for the players and the staff. They got there in the end. 'Paul Hurst's barmy army' rings around The Valley. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Change in circumstances on Shrewsbury's pursuit of Nathan Fraser. He and his mum are here today, but it is NOT done. Town very keen to sign him and he have long-term interest, but he has multiple suitors. Apologies for earlier confusion. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
8 months
BREAKING. Shrewsbury Town have parted company with head coach Matt Taylor. Reaction to follow. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
That was perhaps the worst one-minute silence I have ever witnessed, for those shouting during it, shame on you.
@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
Kick-off is just under 10 minutes away, and there will be a minute's silence as a tribute to the people of Turkey and Syria following the earthquake this week. #Salop
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Itโ€™s great news for Shrews that Leahy is available, their captain had played every minute in League One until he was sent off, and he is such an important player. It is even more of a blow that it should have been 11 against 10 for the last 20 mins on Thursday. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Full-time. 1-0. They have done it! Five league wins on the bounce for Steve Cotterill's men for the first time in almost eight years. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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I must admit that was a pleasure to watch. I was not expecting that after just two days on the training ground. Itโ€™s only a start and there are other challenges to come, but itโ€™s a bloody useful one. Words on today. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Very rarely wrong this man. Things look like they are moving forward. #Salop
@SportsPeteO
Pete O'Rourke
8 months
Former Grimsby boss Paul Hurst is set to be named the new Shrewsbury manager to replace Matt Taylor. #salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Salop fans it has been a long day. My eyes are square, calling it a night. Hope everyone is happy with the incomings. Onto FGR on Sat. #deadlineday #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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The travelling Shrewsbury fans tucked into the corner of Pride Park. Good memories from last season. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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A lovely touch from the Shrewsbury Town players. They are wearing shirts with the name 'Nurse' and his squad number '23' on the back after it was announced the defender had ruptured his ACL. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Happy New Year Salopians! May it be a prosperous and pleasant one for you all. #Town
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Ollie Westbury
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BREAKING. Shrewsbury Town have recalled Tom Bloxham from Morecambe. The youngster made 24 League Two appearances for the Shrimps during his loan spell. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
Leahy scores !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
As per Jon Palmer I understand Marcus Bignot has joined Shrewsbury as Matt Taylor's assistant. I understand Aaron Wilbrahams has left by mutual consent. The club are awaiting on paperwork before announcing. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
About to meet Townโ€™s new head coachโ€ฆ Matt Taylorโ€ฆ #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
9 months
Shrewsbury had a 400-mile round trip to Exter on Tuesday night and the game could quite easily have been played on a Sunday. But thanks for the information, Alex. ๐Ÿ‘
@alexwest88
Alex West
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@Ollie_Westbury You have no idea why it's Friday?? Cracking reporter you are. 1 second google search to see Forest are at home on Saturday.
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Ollie Westbury
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FT: 3-2. Montgomery Waters Meadow erupts as Shrewsbury Town win their sixth consecutive League One fixture, in my book, that was a well-deserved victory. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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EXCLUSIVE. Some positive news this morning. I understand Taylor Perry is on trial at Town & likely to play in the pre-season game against West Brom. Lots more detail in this story. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
Shrewsbury Town have completed the loan signing of Elliot Thorpe from Luton. He played three times for them in the Championship last season as they were promoted and had a brief loan spell at Burton. Versatile player (midfield, wing-back). #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Overwhelmed by the welcome Salop fans. Thank you for the best wishes. To get started, @JonnyDrury_Star wants to record our first podcast. We will be recording on Thursday morning, so send in any questions you have... #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Brilliant scenes at full-time as the players and Steve Cotterill celebrated with the #Salop fans!
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Ollie Westbury
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I understand Shrewsbury are monitoring Wolves duo Alfie Pond and Nathan Fraser ahead of the new season. Sounds like the kind of player Moore used to bring in while he was at Cheltenham. Story here.... #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Dan Udoh, the nicest man in football? Got to be up there. From a personal perspective. A top guy, always a pleasure to interview and I wish him all the best. #Salop
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๐ŸšจNEW... I understand Shrewsbury are close to signing a striker on loan and there is a chance this player could feature tomorrow afternoon against Derby. #Salop
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A 100th appearance in Shrewsbury Town shirt for Marko Marosi on Saturday - which has gone under the radar with it being the opening day of the EFL season. Some superb saves last season, which ones stick out? #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
FT:1-0. Town get their third win on the spin courtesy of a Tom Bayliss winner in the 88th minute. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
1 year
Congrats to Matt Pennington! #Salop
@SamCarroll0
Sam Carroll
1 year
To be your friend is a joy. To be your best man an honour and a privilege and a day I will cherish forever. Proud of you both every single day, @mpennington94 and @gfaintt ๐Ÿ’™ The most incredible wedding๐Ÿ’›
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Ollie Westbury
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Donโ€™t you know pump it upโ€ฆ the Shrews are staying up! #SALOP
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
Town have unveiled their kit for next season. Personally, Iโ€™m a fan. #Salop
@shrewsburytown
Shrewsbury Town FC
1 year
New kit unveiled โœ… ๐Ÿ”ท๐Ÿ”ถ #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Town fans chanting 'Vela what's the score...' to the former Salop man after a bad challenge on Leahy. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
5 months
Jack Price will get the headlines, but that save from Marosi was incredible (again). Morgan Feeney made so many important blocks in the game - he was fantastic today. A well-earned point. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Elliott Bennett has signed a one-year extension at the Meadow. An experienced campaigner, excellent around the dressing room, and a right wing-back, something Town do not have in the squad. A smart move for all parties. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Signing off for the evening Town fans. Been one hell of a few days but exciting times with a new head coach in position. Hope you enjoyed the coverage more reaction on the Shropshire Star website. Iโ€™ll be back tomorrow. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL. 1-0. Bowman. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Well, well, well. I am running out of words to describe this team. Simply brilliant today, after a nervous start. Some outstanding individual performances and a brilliant atmosphere - the best I have experienced at the Meadow. See my report. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Bruce has confirmed Daryl Dike will not play for the USA in their upcoming internationals after he held talks with manager Gregg Berhalter. The Baggies boss is taking no risks with Dike. See story here;
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Merry Christmas to all you Shrewsbury Town fans. See you at Cheltenham tomorrow. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
1 year
Astronaut Tim Peake has delivered the match ball for todayโ€™s game. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
I understand Aiden O'Brien's move to Gillingham is edging ever closer, but there is still work to be done between now and the deadline. #Salop
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Harry Burgoyne, Aiden Oโ€™Brien, Tom Bloxham and Carl Winchester are at the Meadow helping 25 kids wrap presents for their parents for Xmas. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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I gather there are several EFL clubs looking to land Tom Bloxham on loan this season. He is highly thought of by Town but they want him to go out and play regular first-team football. Story here with more details. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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Paul Hurst said he was really pleased for the chairman Roland Wycherley tonight after achieving League One safety. He knows it has been a challenging year for everyone at the club. Words on the way. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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BREAKING. Shrewsbury Town have announced Paul Hurst as their new head coach. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
Really love the back page of today's @ShropshireStar . It is a great picture and it demonstrates the togetherness in the group at the moment. Five on the spin. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Absolute farce. #Salop
@EmiratesFACup
Emirates FA Cup
9 months
The #EmiratesFACup third round TV picks have been selected! ๐Ÿ“บ
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5 months
Cries of 'We are staying up come from the travelling Shrewsbury fans.' #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
6 months
Hugs all around for Matt Pennington who returns to the Meadow for the first time today. Lovely lad and a fan favourite during his time in Shropshire. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Safe journey to the 800 Salop fans travelling to @ShrimpsOfficial today for Shrewsbury Town's League One curtain raiser. I am covering for @LewisCox_star , who is on annual leave. Standby for team news, tweets and all the post-match reaction via @Shrewsbury_star . #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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It looks a great move for Shrewsbury to get Winchester back to the Meadow, he had a very successful loan switch to Shropshire last season and gives them options in midfield. #Salop
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Ollie Westbury
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GOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. 2-0. Saydee.
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Ollie Westbury
2 years
Merry Xmas to Town fans and your loved ones, have a good day! I will see some of you at Cambridge tomorrow. Three points for #Salop as a late present please would go day lovely.
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Ollie Westbury
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FT: 5-1. For the second week running Town hammer their opponents, this time going one better and netting five rather than four. What a time to be a #Salop fan.
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
7 months
Look what the cat dragged in. โฆ @DylanScarbs โฉ #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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Exclusive. Huge news coming out of the Meadow this afternoon. Club captain Luke Leahy has handed in a transfer request. Story here with all the details. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
Fairplay to the fans who have made the journey down here on a Tuesday night. I believe Exeter are giving away complimentary free drinks too, so if you are here and you have not had one - then go get one! #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
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๐ŸšจExcl... I understand Shrewsbury Town look set to make their next signing of the summer. They have needed a right-back for a while, and the former Bristol Rovers right-back looks as if he will be their man. All details in the story. #Salop
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@Ollie_Westbury
Ollie Westbury
2 years
More than 700 loyal #Salop fans here today!
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Ollie Westbury
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๐ŸšจExcl: I understand Brighton under-21s midfielder Jack Hinchy is a player of interest for Shrewsbury Town as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of deadline day tomorrow. #Salop
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