Shrewsbury sack their manager

Shrewsbury have sacked their manager, Michael Appleton.

The Shropshire side have lost six of their last seven games in League Two, and were also thumped 6-1 by Wolves in the FA Cup.

On Tuesday night, they lost 1-0 to Cambridge thanks to a stoppage time winner, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone.

Shrewsbury host Barnet this Saturday.