Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury boss Gary Peters handed new deals to two of his teenage players - midfielder Dave Edwards, 19, and 18-year-old goalkeeper Joe Hart. "It's good news that Joe and Dave have agreed to sign new contracts," Peters told the Shrews' website. "Both have done really well for me this season, and the new contracts are recognition of this." Earlier in the week, Peters began a clear-out of his squad ahead of next season by releasing eight players.

Aiston not making Grimsby switch
Shrewsbury Town winger Sam Aiston has changed his mind and decided not to sign for Grimsby Town. Mariners boss Russell Slade told the club's website: "We are disappointed having agreed terms verbally and shaken on the deal with the player. "Players are the first to moan when the goal posts are changed. I think he is wrong in what he has done." Aiston was expected to sign for Grimsby on Wednesday but is set to make the move to Darlington.

Clough closes in on Tinson deal
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough is set to make Shrewsbury Town defender Darren Tinson his first signing of the summer. Tinson, who has not been offered a new deal at Gay Meadow, has agreed terms with Clough on a switch to the Brewers. The 35-year-old has started almost 400 senior games in his career and helped both Shrewsbury and Macclesfield win promotion from the Conference. Meanwhile ex-Shrews winger Sam Aiston has rejected a move to Grimsby but is set to join another League Two club.

Shrewsbury sign midfielder Denny
Shrewsbury Town have signed teenage Stoke City midfielder Jay Denny. The 19-year-old has agreed a 12-month deal after impressing during a trial last season. Denny, who captains the USA under-20s, failed to make a senior appearance for Stoke but the Potters have included a sell-on clause in the move. "He is another bright, young player and it's nice to have a few like that," Shrews manager Gary Peters told his club's website.

Shrews land Man Utd rookie Hogg
Shrewsbury have signed Manchester United youngster Steven Hogg on a two-year contract. Town manager Gary Peters is excited about landing the versatile 19-year-old after he was released by United. Peters said: "He's got a lovely left foot. He's like Glenn Hoddle with a left foot. He's tall, great on the ball and can see and play a great pass. "He's a central midfield player, 19 years old, but his potential is awesome. He could be anything."

Defender Herd makes Shrews move
Defender Ben Herd has joined Shrewsbury Town on a two-year contract. The 22-year-old right-back had also reportedly attracted the interest of Bournemouth following his release by Watford at the end of the season. Shrewsbury manager Gary Peters told the club website: "He's a good signing and I'm really happy to have got him, he's a quick lively player. "He played in our reserves twice and he even came to train with us at the end of last season."

No McMenamin deal insists Peters
Shrewsbury boss Gary Peters insists that no deal has been agreed with ex-Livingston striker Colin McMenamin. The 24-year-old was recently released by the Scottish Premier League club. But Peters told Shrewsbury's website: "There are lots of players in Scotland who I've talked to, but there's nothing finalised with any players. "Colin is one of the ones I was talking to - I don't like things like this to get out, but it's come out through the Scottish papers."

Hibs linked to Shrewsbury striker
The agent of Shrewsbury Town's Luke Rodgers claims Hibernian will move for the striker if Derek Riordan leaves Easter Road. Rodgers, 23, has rejected new terms with the League Two strugglers and could go north on a free transfer. "We are waiting on Hibs but that is dependant on whether Riodan moves on," Mark Cartwright told the Scotsman. Rodgers, who has been at Shrewsbury since 1999, scored six league goals last season. Given Rodgers' age, a compensation fee would be required if he went to another English club but contract rules mean he would be classed as a free agent if he moved to Scotland on an "international transfer". Riordan, 22, still has a year of his contract to run at Easter Road but has turned down the offer of an extended deal. Celtic have made enquiries about the player but their offers fall well short of Hibs' valuation of their top scorer. Riordan found the net 23 times last season - building on the 18 he scored during the previous campaign. The young striker's form earned him a call up to the Scotland squad, although he did not feature in the recent World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Belarus.

Quakers move for Aiston collapses
Former Shrewsbury winger Sam Aiston's propsed move to Darlington has fallen through after failing to agree terms. Aiston, 28, was not prepared to accept the 12-month contract offered by Quakers' boss David Hodgson. Hodgson told Darlo's website: "The length of contract Sam wanted in reference to how we wanted to structure it just never materialised." Hodgson will focus his attentions elsewhere as he looks to keep his pledge of bringing in four new players.

Winger Aiston is Rochdale target
Rochdale manager Steve Parkin is hoping to add former Shrewsbury Town winger Sam Aiston to his squad. Parkin has held talks with the 28-year-old, who recently rejected the chance to join Darlington. "I am keen to bring in a left winger and he'd fit the bill perfectly," Parkin told Rochdale's website. Aiston, who started his career at Sunderland, was released by Shrewsbury at the end of last season after making almost 200 appearances for the club.

Brown fails to agree Shrews move
Utility man Nat Brown has returned to Huddersfield after failing to agree terms over a move to Shrewsbury. The 24-year-old has made 83 appearances for the Terriers but made just seven starts last season - and still has a year of his contract to run. "It's a shame for Nat, as he's a great kid with a brilliant attitude and undoubted ability," Huddersfield boss Peter Jackson told his club's website. "The only problem is that I cannot guarantee him first-team football."

Shrews sign Stallard and Sorvel
Shrewsbury have signed Barnsley striker Mark Stallard and Crewe midfielder Neil Sorvel on two-year contracts. Stallard, 30, only joined the Tykes last summer while Sorvel, 32, ends a six-year spell at Gresty Road. Shrews manager Gary Peters told the club website: "Mark's played in higher divisions and is a good target man. "Neil was offered a (one-year) contract and more money at Crewe, but he's come to Shrewsbury for the challenge. That's two really experienced players."

McMenamin completes Shrews switch
Shrewsbury boss Gary Peters has followed up the signings of Mark Stallard and Neil Sorvel by signing ex-Livingston striker Colin McMenamin. The 24-year-old was recently released by the Scottish Premier League club. Peters told Shrewsbury's website: "He's been playing in the SPL - a lot of people don't know about him. "But he is a goalscorer. With Stallard you've got the holding player, and McMenamin is about getting in behind. With them, you can only see goals."

Shrews snap up defender Sharp
Shrewsbury have signed defender Kevin Sharp on a one-year contract following his release by Scunthorpe. Sharp, 30, played for Leeds and Wigan before a spell at Huddersfield under Shrews number two Mick Wadsworth. Boss Gary Peters told Shrews website: "He's got good experience, a great left foot and will be another good addition to the squad. "He's a good professional, and we've taken on three 30-year-olds who will be good role models for the youngsters."

O'Connor takes dual Harriers role
Kidderminster boss Stuart Watkiss has continued his team re-building with the capture of midfielder Martin O'Connor. O'Connor, 37, joins on a 12-month deal following his exit from Shrewsbury. The ex-Walsall and Birmingham City player, who helped the Shrews win the Conference play-offs in 2004, will also take on some coaching duties. He told BBC Hereford and Worcester: "Stuart (Watkiss) is a friend of mine and he spoke to me this summer about his plans and what he wants to do."

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