Important league games coming up but then focus on the FA Cup
Shrewsbury Town’s reward for beating Sheffield Wednesday in the Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie was to be drawn at home to Manchester United.The date of the mouth watering game has still to be confirmed but interest in the game has been high since the draw on Sunday evening.
Once the date is confirmed then ticket details can be finalised and information will released in due course.
The date with Manchester United is one which will bring interest not only from the loyal Town faithful but also from football fans the world over.
The game is one Chairman Roland Wycherley is pleased that the Shrewsbury Town fans will get to see;”I am delighted for the supporters that we have been drawn against Manchester United, particularly for those supporters who watch us home and away on a regular basis.
“The Sheffield Wednesday game was one of those wonderful ones which became another special memory at the Greenhous Meadow.
“It is a great achievement by Micky and the team to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years.
“To be drawn at home against one of the most iconic football sides in the world is great not only for the club and our supporters but also for the people of Shrewsbury and Shropshire.
“However we are acutely mindful of our league position and are doing all we can to support Micky to ensure that we secure our League 1 status.”