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Sandbach were the visitors to senior on Wednesday and provided a competitive game of football for the Shrewsbury A XI. The opposition favored a physical approach to the game and we did well to withstand the pressure of their second half performance which was wind assisted. The game was decided by two Max Pragnell first half goals, with a solid team display evident in the second half. Overall it was a good game of football and a good 2-1 victory.

Mr S. Biggins

Following last year’s drubbing at the hands of the School by 9 goals to nil, the Old Salopian Veterans team were seeking a modicum of revenge last Saturday, 3 March.  On a superbly prepared pitch and with decent weather, apart from a stiff north-westerly breeze, the conditions were set fair for a good game of football.  The sizeable crowd witnessed an entertaining and open end-to-end game. 

In a tight first half the score was 2-all before the Vets hit a purple patch during which they seemed to score at will.  With well-taken goals either side of half-time, the Vets seemed to be dominating the game and at one stage were cruising at 5-2.  Nevertheless, the School side continued to attack at every opportunity, eventually scoring a consolation goal towards the end of the game. 

The final score-line of 5-3 was probably a fair reflection although many of the vets side were relieved when the final whistle sounded. 

A big thank you to Steve Biggins for organising the match and giving some of his younger players an outing against the Old Salopians, and also to the ground staff for preparing such an excellent playing surface.

Alex Baxter

The re-scheduled quarter-final of the Arthur Dunn Cup took place at Borehamwood last Saturday.  A quick double from Hamish McKenzie (O 2000-2005) and some world class saves from Richard McGarry (Ch 2001-2006) put Shrewsbury into the semi-final with a 2-1 win over Haileybury.

The semi finallists are Tonbridge, Winchester, Shrewsbury, and either Charterhouse or Repton.  Fingers crossed for a home draw!  The venue and draw details should be made later this week.

This match will take place after all on Saturday 4 February, but the venue has now been transferred to the Maccabi sports ground in Borehamwood (Rowley Lane Sports Ground, Arkley, Barnet, Herts, EN5 3HW)

Please note that the kick-off is now 1pm.

Wolverhampton Grammar were the visitors to Senior on Wednesday to face a Shrewsbury A XI. The first half ended goalless, however a solid second half performance from the Shrewsbury A XI saw Max Pragnell score twice, once from the penalty spot, to give Shrewsbury a convincing win.

Several players were making their debut in the school A XI and gave positive performances, providing much food for thought.

Mr S. Biggins

Shrewsbury Town FC were far too strong, fit and well organised and we ended up on the end of a 0-6 defeat. It was an excellent workout for our players who did a lot of hard work out of possession.

Playing against boys of the same age who train every day in an attempt to make a career from the game, was an invaluable experience for our boys. The increased tempo of play and extra pace that was evident throughout the Shrewsbury Town players gives our boys a target to aim for. Only positive lessons can be extracted from this game, despite the heavy scoreline. 

SJB

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