Former Charlton boss lands managerial role permanently

Michael Appleton has been named the permanent manager of Shrewsbury Town after initially taking over on an interim basis.

The ex-Addicks manager took over following the sudden departure of Gareth Ainsworth to Gillingham.

Shrewsbury have already been relegated to League Two and will be looking to bounce back under Appleton, who has also been in charge of Oxford and Lincoln during his managerial career.

He said: “It’s no secret that I wanted to stay at this football club so I’m really pleased the deal is now done.

“The last few weeks have been a challenge, but I’ve been really encouraged by how the players have responded and taken on board what I’ve asked of them.

“Most importantly, I’ve learned a lot about the group — what we need going forward and who I want to be part of the journey next season.

“The club has a clear vision for how it wants the team to play. And I hope in the games I’ve had so far, you’ve seen the type of football we are working to introduce.

“The positive feedback I’ve had from supporters has been fantastic.”

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