League Two

Gavin Cowan savours his dream job at Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town fan Gavin Cowan says taking charge of the League Two strugglers is a dream come true.

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The LeaguePaper Team
1 February 2026

Gavin Cowan has taken charge at Shrewsbury Town after leaving Brackley Town

By Chris Dunlavy

STEP UP: Gavin Cowan

Shrewsbury Town fan Gavin Cowan says taking charge of the League Two strugglers is a dream come true.
The 44-year-old was appointed on Thursday and replaces Michael Appleton, who departed after a 1-0 defeat at Cambridge on Tuesday left the Shrews just two points above the relegation zone.
Cowan has spent the last three years at Brackley Town, winning promotion from National League North last season and establishing the part-time outfit in the National League this term.
As a player, he made 24 league appearances for Shrewsbury between 2005 and 2007, ...

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