And he had only managed a couple of youth team outings before being thrust into Town's League Two opener against Burton Albion as a late stand-in when summer signing Kris Bright's international clearance came through too late.

BBC: Hibbert makes sharp Shrews start

Socrates made his Northern Counties East League debut as a player for Garforth Town in the club's 2-2 draw with Tadcaster Albion in November 2004.

BBC: Garforth chairman pays tribute to Brazil legend Socrates

As rumours continue over who will be the new manager, Burton Albion's Chairman Ben Robinson told BBC Radio Shropshire he had not been approached by Shrewsbury Town to speak to Nigel Clough.

BBC: McIlroy to stay as Morecambe boss

Former Fulham, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion striker Horsfield has made almost 400 appearances, scoring 126 goals, since making his name by firing Halifax Town back into the Football League in 1998 at the age of 25.

BBC: Geoff Horsfield