Kevin Berkoe has extended his stay at Shrewsbury Town, signing a new deal in the summer. Berkoe, who is 25 years old, moved to Telford and previously worked with manager Gavin Cowan at AFC Telford United.
What the new deal means for Shrewsbury Town
Berkoe's decision to stay at Shrewsbury Town was an easy one, as he said: "It was an easy one, yeah". He arrived at the club from Salford City for an undisclosed fee and made his Town debut as a substitute at Colchester United. Berkoe started 17 of Shrewsbury's remaining League Two matches last season, contributing 2 assists from the left flank. He also started both of Shrewsbury's opening League Two games against Tranmere Rovers and Barnet.
Berkoe's role in the team
Berkoe switched to shirt number 11 from number 30, and his experience will be valuable to the team. Berkoe's extension is a positive sign for the club.
Current team performance
Shrewsbury Town is currently 24th in League Two, with 0 points from 2 games, and a recent form of LL. They have scored 1 goal and conceded 5, with a goal difference of -4. The team is 6 points behind leaders Barnet.
What's next for Shrewsbury Town
With Berkoe's extension, the team will look to improve their performance and move up the league table. They will need to work on their defense, having conceded 5 goals in 2 games.
