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Dale feel the Payne as Shrews march on

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 August 2017

By Les Scott

SHREWSBURY boss Paul Hurst insists his side are better than ever before after a secondhalf strike from Stefan Payne – signed permanently from Barnsley on Friday – saw off Rochdale in an enthralling game of three penalties.
The Shrews have now won their first three league matches of the season for the first time since 2008 and this win sees Hurst’s side in fourth place, behind leaders Wigan on goal difference.
“It’s been a great start, but no one is getting carried away,” said Hurst.
“There is a long way to go and a lot of hard work a...

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