2007–08 Shrewsbury Town F.C. season explained

Club:Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Season:2007–08
Chairman:Roland Wycherley
Manager:Gary Peters
(until 4 March 2008)
Paul Simpson
(from 12 March 2008)
Stadium:New Meadow
League:League Two
League Result:18th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
(eliminated by Walsall)
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
(eliminated by Lincoln City)
Cup3:League Trophy
Cup3 Result:First round
League Topscorer:David Hibbert (12)
Highest Attendance:7,707 v Stockport County,
Football League Two,
26 December 2007
Lowest Attendance:
Football League Cup,
14 August 2007
Average Attendance:5,659
Largest Win:4–0 (two matches)
Largest Loss:0–3 (one match)
1–4 (two matches)
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Prevseason:2006–07
Nextseason:2008–09

The 2007–08 season was the 108th season of competitive association football and 57th season in the Football League played by Shrewsbury Town Football Club, a professional football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Their seventh-place finish in 2006–07 and loss to Bristol Rovers in the 2007 Football League Two play-off final meant it was their fourth successive season in League Two.[1] During the summer of 2007 the club moved home stadium from Gay Meadow, where they had played since 1910, to New Meadow (also known as Oteley Road Stadium).[2] The season began on 1 July 2007 and concluded on 30 June 2008.

Manager Gary Peters signed two players before the close of the summer transfer window. Having stood 11th in the league table on 19 January, Shrewsbury were on a seven-match run without a win when Peters left the club by mutual consent in March 2008. He was replaced by Paul Simpson, who led Shrewsbury to safety from relegation despite only achieving one win in his twelve matches. The team finished the season 18th in the table. They lost in their opening round matches in both the 2007–08 FA Cup and the Football League Trophy, and were eliminated in the second round of the Football League Cup.

34 players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition, and there were 19 different goalscorers. Defender Ben Herd appeared in 48 of the 50 first-team matches over the season, the most by any player. Defender Marc Tierney made the most starts with 46, he came on in one game as a substitution making him the player with the second most appearances overall. David Hibbert finished as leading scorer with 12 goals, all of which came in league competition. Hibbert also received the most yellow cards, being booked in nine matches. Colin Murdock was the only player to be sent off in a match, receiving a red card away at Grimsby Town in the league.

Background and pre-season

See also: List of Shrewsbury Town F.C. seasons. The 2006–07 season was Gary Peters' third season as manager of Shrewsbury Town, following his appointment in November 2004. Shrewsbury reached the play-offs with a seventh-place finish in the 2006–07 League Two table. They beat Milton Keynes Dons 2–1 on aggregate with all goals coming in the second leg away at the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes.[3] Shrewsbury were beaten 3–1 in the 2007 Football League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium and remained in League Two.[1]

Shrewsbury Town left their home stadium Gay Meadow after 97 years at the end of the 2006–07 season. There were various reasons the club decided to move stadium, most notably due to the close proximity to the River Severn making it prone to flooding.[2] A new stadium with a capacity of 10,000 spectators was built as a replacement for Gay Meadow, it was known during the building phase and the club's first season there as both New Meadow and Oteley Road Stadium, with the former being the final name (excluding names used for sponsorship purposes). The first match at the new stadium was played on the 14 July 2007 against A-Line All Stars, a goal each from David Hibbert, Danny Hall, Tom Moss and trialist Kieran Donnolly gave Shrewsbury a 4–0 win.[4]

Ahead of 2007–08, Shrewsbury released Sagi Burton.[5] Four players left the club: Richard Hope to Wrexham, David Edwards to Luton Town, Ross Draper to Stafford Rangers and Steven Hogg to Gretna. Shrewsbury made two permanent summer signings, those being defender Colin Murdock from Rotherham United,[6] and striker Fola Onibuje from Wycombe Wanderers.[7] Striker Stuart Nicholson was brought it on a scheduled season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion.[8]

Summary and aftermath

For the first six games Shrewsbury occupied a top seven place, enough for either automatic promotion or qualification in the League Two play-offs. From match seven Shrewsbury were in lower midtable for the rest of the season. Though never dropping as low as 23rd or 24th, the club went on a run of one win in 20 matches which brought them into the relegation battle, but a 3–0 win against Wrexham was enough for Shrewsbury to survive. The club finished in 18th place in the league table. Ben Herd made the most appearances for the club playing in 48 of the 50 first-team matches. David Hibbert was top scorer with 12 goals, all of them scored in League Two, and was the only player to reach double figures.

Ahead of the new season, Shrewsbury released Chris Mackenzie, Andy Cooke and Tom Moss. Colin Murdock, Luke Jones and Darran Kempson left to sign for Accrington Stanley, Kidderminster Harriers and Wrexham respectively. The club signed forward Grant Holt from Nottingham Forest, and defenders Mike Jackson from Blackpool, Shane Cansdell-Sherriff from Tranmere Rovers, and Graham Coughlan from Rotherham United. Brought in on loan were forward Richard Walker from Bristol Rovers, and goalkeeper Luke Daniels from West Bromwich Albion. The Shrewsbury Town F.C. Player of the Year award was established where the club's supporters voted for who they believed was the best player for Shrewsbury during the season, the award was first presented at the end of the 2008–09 season.

Match details

League Two

See main article: 2007–08 Football League Two.

Results summary

FA Cup

See main article: 2007–08 FA Cup.

League Cup

See main article: 2007–08 Football League Cup.

League Trophy

See main article: 2007–08 Football League Trophy.

Transfers

In

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scope=row31 July 2007Colin MurdockRotherham UnitedFree
scope=row1 August 2007Fola OnibujeWycombe WanderersUndisclosed
scope=row3 January 2008Kevin McIntyreMacclesfield Town≥£30,000[9]
scope=row11 January 2008Keith BriggsStockport CountyFree[10]
scope=row11 January 2008Guy MadjoCrawley Town£20,000
scope=row14 January 2008James MeredithSligo RoversUndisclosed
scope=row31 January 2008James ConstableKidderminster HarriersUndisclosed[11]
scope=row31 January 2008Scott BevanKidderminster HarriersUndisclosed
scope=row31 May 2008Stephen HindmarchCarlisle UnitedFree[12] [13]
scope=row31 May 2008Paul MurrayGretnaFree
scope=row24 June 2008Mike JacksonBlackpoolFree[14]
scope=row24 June 2008Grant HoltNottingham Forest£170,000
scope=row30 June 2008Shane Cansdell-SherriffTranmere RoversFree[15]

Out

scope=col width=120pxDatescope=col width=160pxPlayerscope=col width=150pxClubscope=col width=90pxFeescope=col width=40px class=unsortable
scope=row20 July 2007Sagi BurtonBarnetReleased
scope=row1 August 2007Ross DraperStafford RangersFree[16]
scope=row10 August 2007Steven HoggGretnaUndisclosed[17]
scope=row16 August 2007Derek AsamoahNice£50,000[18] [19]
scope=row31 August 2007Sean ClancyN/AReleased[20]
scope=row1 September 2007Fola OnibujeSt Albans CityReleased[21]
scope=row3 January 2008Stewart DrummondMorecambe£15,000[22]
scope=row10 January 2008Danny HallGretnaUndisclosed[23]
scope=row1 February 2008Ryan EssonHereford UnitedReleased[24]
scope=row20 February 2008Keith BriggsStalybridge CelticReleased[25]
scope=row17 June 2008Colin MurdockAccrington StanleyFree[26]
scope=row20 May 2008Chris MackenzieKidderminster HarriersReleased
scope=row31 May 2008Andy CookeN/AReleased[27]
scope=row31 May 2008Tom MossN/AReleased[28]

Loans in

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scope=row16 August 2007Stuart NicholsonWest Bromwich AlbionRecalled 1 January 2008
scope=row19 November 2007Shane TudorPort ValeRecalled[29] [30]
scope=row25 October 2008Neil WainwrightDarlingtonOne-month[31]
scope=row15 January 2008Asa HallBirmingham CityEnd of season[32]
scope=row20 March 2008Graeme LeeDoncaster RoversRecalled 23 April 2008[33] [34]

Squad

Source:[35] [36] [37]

Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute.

Players with squad numbers struck through and marked left the club during the playing season.

Players with names in italics and marked * were on loan from another club for the whole of their season with Shrewsbury Town.

Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward

Players included in matchday squads
No.Pos.Nat.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotalDiscipline
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1GKscope=rowGlyn Garner41010000042000
2DFscope=rowDarren Moss28 (3)210101031 (3)240
3DF/MFscope=rowNeil Ashton6 (9)00000107 (9)020
4DFscope=rowGraeme Lee * 4 (1)00000004 (1)020
4MFscope=rowStewart Drummond 22 (1)310100024 (1)340
5DFscope=rowDarran Kempson18 (5)000211021 (5)110
6DF/MFscope=rowDavid Hunt22 (5)2001 (1)00023 (6)260
7MFscope=rowMarc Pugh27 (10)410000028 (10)440
8DFscope=rowKelvin Langmead39110101042140
9FWscope=rowDavid Hibbert36 (8)12001 (1)00037 (9)1290
10FWscope=rowJames Constable7 (7)40000007 (7)410
10FWscope=rowStuart Nicholson * 6 (8)11000108 (8)120
11FWscope=rowMichael Symes12 (9)310201016 (9)340
12DFscope=rowBen Herd42 (3)00 (1)0100 (1)043 (5)070
14MFscope=rowBen Davies26 (1)600000026 (1)620
15DFscope=rowLuke Jones 6 (1)00000006 (1)000
16DFscope=rowDanny Hall 7 (8)0100 (1)0109 (9)020
16DF/MFscope=rowAsa Hall *13 (2)300000013 (2)310
17MFscope=rowChris Humphrey7 (18)000201010 (18)000
18MFscope=rowSteve Leslie10 (7)110200 (1)013 (8)100
19FWscope=rowGuy Madjo10 (5)300000010 (5)300
19MFscope=rowNeil Wainwright * 2 (1)00000002 (1)000
19FWscope=rowFola Onibuje 00001 (1)0001 (1)000
20FWscope=rowAndy Cooke10 (4)5000 (1)00010 (5)510
21GKscope=rowChris Mackenzie000000101000
21GKscope=rowScott Bevan500000005000
22DFscope=rowColin Murdock 29210100031241
23DFscope=rowMarc Tierney42 (1)110201046 (1)120
24MFscope=rowJimmy Ryan 1 (3)00020104 (3)000
25DF/MFscope=rowKeith Briggs 1 (1)10000001 (1)100
25MFscope=rowMichael Barnes 200000002000
25DFscope=rowSean Clancy000000000000
27MFscope=rowShane Tudor * 000000000000
28MFscope=rowKevin McIntyre22200000022240
31GKscope=rowRyan Esson000020002000
32FWscope=rowTom Moss000000000000
33DFscope=rowJames Meredith300000003010
—DFscope=rowMartin Riley 000000000000

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walker applies finishing touch to Rovers' revival. 28 May 2007. Jeremy. Wilson. TheGuardian.com. 14 August 2020.
  2. News: Curtain comes down at Gay Meadow. 4 May 2007. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  3. News: MK Dons 1-2 Shrewsbury. 18 May 2007. Paul. Fletcher. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  4. News: Shrewsbury 4-0 A-Line All-Stars. 16 July 2007. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  5. News: Burton handed Barnet trial. Andy. Clarke. Sky Sports. 11 August 2020.
  6. News: Shrews add Murdock's experience. 31 July 2007. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  7. News: Shrewsbury sign striker Onibuje. 10 August 2007. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  8. News: Nicholson sent back to West Brom. 18 December 2007. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  9. News: McIntyre seals Shrews switch. 3 January 2008. Sky Sports. James. Pearson. 10 August 2020.
  10. News: Shrewsbury boss swoops for trio. 14 January 2008. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  11. News: Constable & Bevan leave Harriers. 1 February 2008. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  12. News: Shrews sign Murray and Hindmarch. 16 May 2008. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  13. News: Murray and Hindmarch join Shrews. 17 May 2008. Shropshire Star. James. Garrison. 10 August 2020.
  14. News: Shrews break club record for Holt. 24 June 2008. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  15. News: Shrewsbury net defender Sherriff. 28 June 2008. BBC Sport. 10 August 2020.
  16. News: Rangers unveil five new players. 8 August 2007. BBC Sport. 11 August 2020.
  17. News: Gretna snap up Shrewsbury's Hogg. BBC Sport. 8 January 2007. 11 August 2020.
  18. News: Peters slams Asamoah transfer. 16 August 2007. Shropshire Star. 11 August 2020.
  19. News: Shrews boss slams Asamoah. 16 August 2007. Peter. O'Rourke. Sky Sports. 11 August 2020.
  20. Web site: Clancy. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 12 August 2020.
  21. News: Shrews let striker Onibuje leave. 30 August 2007. BBC Sport. 12 August 2020.
  22. News: Shrimps re-sign Drummond. 3 January 2008. Sky Sports. 11 August 2020.
  23. News: Gretna bring in two new signings. 11 January 2008. BBC Sport. 11 August 2020.
  24. News: Shrewsbury and Esson part company. 30 January 2008. BBC Sport. 12 August 2020.
  25. News: Peters says no to Briggs. 23 January 2008. Shrophire Star. 12 August 2020.
  26. News: Stanley seal Murdock deal. 16 May 2008. Sky Sports. 11 August 2020.
  27. Web site: Cooke calls it a day. Simon. Parker. 28 August 2008. Telegraph & Argus. 12 August 2020.
  28. Web site: Tom Moss. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 12 August 2020.
  29. Web site: Shrewsbury sign Vale winger Tudor. 19 November 2007. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  30. Web site: On-loan Tudor sent back to Vale. 4 December 2007. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  31. News: Shrews sign winger from Quakers. BBC Sport. 25 October 2007 . 14 August 2020.
  32. News: Peters deals an Asa in the pack. 16 January 2008. Shropshire Star. 14 August 2020.
  33. News: Shrews sign Doncaster captain Lee. BBC Sport. 20 March 2008. 14 August 2020.
  34. News: Doncaster recall Lee from Shrews. 23 April 2008. BBC Sport. 14 August 2020.
  35. Web site: Shrewsbury squad details 2007/08. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 5 August 2020.
  36. Web site: All Shrewsbury Town football club players: 2008. 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises Limited. 5 August 2020.
  37. Web site: Shrewsbury Town. FootballSquads. 5 August 2020.

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