Shrewsbury Town are reflecting on a tough away defeat and a significant club honour this week. The side fell 3-0 to Rochdale in League Two on Tuesday, a result that sees them sitting 22nd in the table with three points from four games.
Shrewsbury suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Rochdale on September 1. Babajide Adeeko opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, with Luke Hannant doubling the lead just before half-time. Jon Smith sealed the victory for the hosts with a third goal ten minutes from full time.
The loss extends a difficult start to the season for the Salop. They have now conceded eight goals while scoring only two, giving them a goal difference of minus six.
Three Shrewsbury Town icons have been permanently honoured with banners outside the Croud Meadow stadium. According to a story by Toby Auckland on the club's official site, Jake King, Mickey Brown and Mal Starkey are the latest legends to be recognised. They join Graham Turner, Alf Wood, Ken Mulhearn and Arthur Rowley, who are already displayed.
The banners are part of the club's 140th anniversary season celebrations. A fan vote was held to decide which legends should be honoured next, with Jake King topping the ballot followed by Mickey Brown. Mal Starkey was recognised for his outstanding contribution both on and off the pitch.
The defeat at Rochdale has left Shrewsbury in a challenging spot early in the campaign. They are currently 22nd in the League Two standings with three points from one win and three losses. Their recent form reads as a loss, win, loss, loss.
This places them six points behind the early leaders, Bristol Rovers. The team will need to find consistency quickly to climb the table. Fans can track their progress on the standings page throughout the season.
The club has confirmed the anniversary project is not yet complete. One more legend's name is still to be revealed and honoured with a banner at the Croud Meadow. Further details about this final unveiling will be announced in due course.
This ongoing initiative aims to celebrate the history and the people who have played an important role in the story of Shrewsbury Town. The club continues to build on its 140-year legacy while focusing on current challenges. The full squad available for the next match can be viewed on our squad page. Their next fixture is a home match against Accrington Stanley on September 12.
