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Shrewsbury Town mission excites Gareth Ainsworth

GARETH Ainsworth says he didn’t join Shrewsbury Town to manage in League Two – and has vowed to bridge a six-point gulf to safety.

Shrewsbury Town

LEAGUE ONE
By Chris Dunlavy

BID: Gareth Ainsworth

GARETH Ainsworth says he didn’t join Shrewsbury Town to manage in League Two - and has vowed to bridge a six-point gulf to safety.
The former Wycombe and QPR boss was appointed on Wednesday and takes over a club rock-bottom of League One following the dismissal of Paul Hurst and subsequent 2-0 reverse at Burton.
“I’ve signed an 18-month contract and I don’t intend to spend any of it in League Two,” said the 51-year-old.
“I’ve done the hard yards down there, It’s a tough division but I intend to keep this team in League One.
“What’s happe...

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