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Roar us on urges Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon

‘Nervy’ atmosphere hasn’t encouraged the promotion chasers says Shrews boss

Mickey Mellon has called for ‘nervy’ fans to change their ways and become confident as the club battle for automatic promotion to .

After two games without a win, the won a hard-fought match against relegation strugglers at the weekend. Yet, the club have not fell out of the top three since 22nd November leading Mellon to speak his mind on the mellow atmosphere at New Meadow.

“The crowd have been exceptionally nervy. We need the crowd working for us, not against us. They have a massive part to play. We need you to roar us on,” said the manager.

The 43-year-old Scot continued: “We need the fans this time of the year. It is everyone’s responsibility to get right behind the lads. It’s important.”

The club have slipped up in the chase to be crowned league champions, currently five points behind Albion, but are four points clear of 4th-placed with Mellon able to claim the best defence record in the division.

Their next match is against at Fratton Park on Saturday.

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