Former Shrewsbury Town defender Tom Flanagan joins Colchester United as head of first-team recruitment
Former Shrewsbury Town defender Tom Flanagan has been appointed head of first-team recruitment at Colchester United, a role that will see him identify and assess potential new signings for the League Two club.
Why it matters for Shrewsbury
Flanagan made 73 League One appearances for Shrewsbury between 2022 and 2024 after joining the club in January 2022 on a two-and-a-half-year deal. He was released by the Shrewsbury club at the end of the 2023/24 season and subsequently joined Colchester, where he went on to captain the U’s.
The 34-year-old will continue his rehabilitation alongside his new role, which will see him identify and assess potential new signings for Colchester. Flanagan made 81 appearances in all competitions for Shrewsbury during his two-and-a-half-year spell at the club.
As Shrewsbury Town currently sit 22nd in League Two with 0 points from 1 game, a recent form L, they will be looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer window. With Tom Flanagan now at Colchester United, Shrewsbury will be looking to find a replacement for the experienced defender.
Flanagan's new role at Colchester United will see him work closely with the club's management to identify and assess potential new signings. This will be a key area of focus for the club as they look to improve their squad and push for promotion in the second half of the season.
Shrewsbury Town's next fixture is against Oldham on 27th February 2027, and the team will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss. With the transfer window now open, Shrewsbury will be looking to strengthen their squad and make some key signings to help them push for promotion.
