Shrewsbury Town

Peterborough 2-1 Shrewsbury
Danny Crow's superb individual goal ensured Peterborough secured their seventh league victory of the season. The ex-Norwich striker ran the length of the Shrewsbury half before slotting home after his initial effort was blocked in the 63rd minute. Trevor Benjamin had earlier put Posh ahead with a fierce back-post header three minutes before the break. And despite Ben Davies's late penalty for Shrewsbury, the hosts withstood a late onslaught to take maxium points. Peterborough: Tyler, Turner, Arber, Branston, Newton, Butcher, Gain (Holden 90), Stirling, Davis, Benjamin (Richards 88), Crow. Subs Not Used: Huke, Ghaichem, Futcher. Booked: Newton, Davis. Goals: Benjamin 42, Crow 64. Shrewsbury: MacKenzie, Burton, Hope, Langmead, Ashton, Herd (Edwards 69), Drummond, Sorvel (Symes 69), Davies, Cooke (Leslie 78), Asamoah. Subs Not Used: Neal, Hall. Booked: Ashton. Goals: Davies 83 pen. Att: 4,171 Ref: C Webster (Tyne & Wear).

Shrewsbury v Swindon
Shrewsbury expect to have Ben Herd in the side again after feeling no ill-effects from a shin injury. Andy Cooke is out with a leg knock and goalkeeper Ryan Esson remains sidelined with a facial injury. Swindon have Lee Peacock struggling with a calf strain, and Royce Brownlie is also doubt with ankle problem. Phil Smith, a summer signing from Crawley, is set to make his league debut with keeper Peter Brezovan out for six months with a broken arm.

Shrewsbury 1-2 Swindon
Swindon substitute Aaron Brown's fortunate strike handed the League Two high-flyers a late winner. His 20-yard volley took a massive deflection past unfortunate keeper Chris MacKenzie. Swindon had raced into an early lead when Fola Onibuje turned neatly to sweep home from close range. The home team levelled when midfielder Ben Davies superbly beat keeper Phil Smith with a curling 25-yard free-kick into the top corner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shrewsbury: MacKenzie, Burton, Langmead, Hope (Cowan 75), Hall, Edwards, Drummond, Sorvel (Hogg 64), Davies, Cooke (Asamoah 56), Symes. Subs Not Used: Neal, Herd. Goals: Davies 68. Swindon: Phil Smith, Jack Smith, Ifil, Williams, Vincent, Shakes, Pook, Weston, Monkhouse (Brown 45), Peacock (Rhodes 64), Onibuje. Subs Not Used: Whalley, Nicholas, Brownlie. Booked: Ifil, Brown, Onibuje. Goals: Onibuje 12, Brown 81. Att: 5,218. Ref: S Bratt (West Midlands).

Shrews boss demands more quality
Shrewsbury manager Gary Peters says his side are paying the price for a lack of quality in the final third following their 2-1 home defeat against Swindon. He said: \"Our home form is not what it should be. When we play the top sides we've got to step up to the plate. \"We've had 14 games where we've been as good as the opposition but it's about quality. We weren't good enough to break them down. \"It's hard to take that we've got nothing to show for our efforts.\"

Hamstring blow for Shrews skipper
Shrewsbury Town captain Richard Hope will miss Saturday's game at Torquay after picking up an injury in the 2-1 home defeat against Swindon. Scans revealed the defender has a hamstring strain and is likely to be sidelined for a couple of weeks. However, midfielder Ben Davies should be fit to face the Gulls after recovering from a knock to his ankle. Elsewhere, goalkeeper Ryan Esson has began light training following an operation to his fractured cheekbone.

Hurst extends loan stay with Bury
Shrewsbury striker Glynn Hurst has extended his loan stay at Bury with a view to a permanent move when the transfer window re-opens in January. Hurst's initial month's stay with the Shakers ended after their win over Boston United last Saturday. The former Chesterfield and Notts County striker scored in that game to take his tally to six in five matches. Hurst's form had prompted Bury fans to urge the club to try and hang onto the 30-year-old.

Shrewsbury take Shearer on loan
Shrewsbury Town manager Gary Peters has taken Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Scott Shearer on a three-month loan. The 25-year-old Scot has arrived as cover for the injured Ryan Esson, with Chris Neal being recalled from his loan spell by Preston. Peters told his club's website: \"He has played lots of games and is a very decent keeper.\" The ex-Coventry keeper will challenge Chris Mackenzie for a place in the Shrews' first team. Shearer has played three games for Rovers this season and 53 in all since his free transfer last summer. He started his career with Scottish side Albion, moved to Coventry in 2003 before two loan spells at Rushden.

Torquay v Shrewsbury
Torquay could be without Mickey Evans and Kevin Hill (calf) and defender Steve Woods (lower leg). Kyle Critchell could play after joining on loan from Southampton and Leo Fortune-West's loan has been extended. Shrewsbury manager Gary Peters has doubts over skipper Richard Hope, Ben Davies and Derek Asamaoah ahead of the trip to Torquay. Defender Hope (thigh strain), Asamaoah (illness) and Davies (ankle) will all be assessed before kick-off.

Torquay 0-0 Shrewsbury
Goalkeeper Nathan Abbey was Torquay's hero as his first-half penalty save helped them secure their first point after five successive league defeats. Abbey's mistake had handed a 1-0 win to Stockport last weekend but he brilliantly saved from Ben Davies after Torquay skipper Lee Thorpe handled. Torquay's Adam Murray was just off target with a first-half volley and just past the hour he struck the bar. Debutant Scott Shearer also pulled off a series of fine saves for Shrewsbury. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Torquay: Abbey, Andrews, Woods, Thorpe, Angus, Murray, Critchell, Mansell, Phillips (McPhee 84), Fortune-West, Ward. Subs Not Used: Reed, Hockley, Motteram, Villis. Booked: Fortune-West. Shrewsbury: Shearer, Burton, Langmead, Cowan, Hall, Edwards, Davies, Drummond, Ashton (Herd 37), Cooke, Symes (Asamoah 61). Subs Not Used: Sorvel, Hogg, Humphrey. Booked: Cooke. Att: 2,262. Ref: P Taylor (Hertfordshire).

Shrewsbury v Yeovil
Shrewsbury have goalkeeping problems with on-loan Scott Shearer cup-tied and Chris MacKenzie (shoulder) a doubt. Midfielder Neil Sorvel is set for a recall but Ryan Esson remains a long-term absentee and Richard Hope is still a week away from returning. Yeovil will be without striker Marcus Stewart for the tie at Shrewsbury as Bristol City do not want him cup-tied. Ishmael Welsh, Wayne Gray and Anthony Barry are all in line for call-ups for the trip to Gay Meadow.

Shrews scorers make Peters proud
Shrewsbury Town boss Gary Peters was impressed by his goalscorers in Tuesday's 2-1 Johnstone's Paint Trophy win over Yeovil. \"Michael Symes did well for the goal but you get more than that out of him,\" Peters told SSB. \"You get good hold up play, he's skilful, can lay balls off and is a talent. There's a lot in front of him. \"It was good to see Dave Edwards get a goal, he's the best at this club for getting across his marker like that.\"

Shrewsbury v Wycombe
Shrewsbury may give a league debut to defender Joe Keith, who has joined on loan from Leyton Orient. Defender Richard Hope, who has not played since the defeat to Swindon, is a doubt with a thigh strain as is midfielder Steve Hogg (back). Wycombe will again be without midfielders Tommy Doherty and Stefan Oakes, with both players suspended. Veteran striker Tommy Mooney will return after being rested for the midweek defeat by Bristol Rovers.

Shrews performance pleases Peters
Shrewsbury Town boss Gary Peters was frustrated with the result but pleased with the performance after Saturday's 0-0 draw with Wycombe Wanderers. \"I'm a little frustrated at the result but Wycombe are a good side,\" Peters told SSB. \"It was a good test for our young defence and to keep a clean sheet shows what a magnificent performance it was. \"It was a missed chance to take three points but the pressure we put on them in the second half was immense.\"

Fortune-West joins Shrews on loan
Shrewsbury Town have signed veteran striker Leo Fortune-West on loan from Rushden and Diamonds. He has joined the Shrews until January with the option of extending his stay until the end of the season. Fortune-West, 35, was recalled from a loan spell at Torquay to complete the move after impressing Shrews boss Gary Peters when the two clubs met. Peters told his club's website: \"We need to give teams problems and Leo will help us do that.\"

Winger Keith leaves Shrews early
Winger Joe Keith has returned to Leyton Orient after cutting short his one-month loan spell with Shrewsbury. Shrews boss Gary Peters told the club website: \"Joe has had a few problems which have meant that he couldn't train with us in Shrewsbury. \"He has a young son who has been upset when Joe has been in Shrewsbury so it looks like a long-term problem. \"Joe has offered to continue training with Orient and play for us on match days but that's not acceptable to us.\" However, the rules governing loan moves mean that Keith will not be available for selection for Orient until 28 November - when his originally agreed loan period would have concluded.

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