{"id":560720,"date":"2020-08-03T14:05:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T18:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=560720"},"modified":"2020-08-03T14:05:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T18:05:13","slug":"shrewsbury-town-announce-their-first-three-summer-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/08\/03\/shrewsbury-town-announce-their-first-three-summer-signings\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrewsbury Town Announce Their First Three Summer Signings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shrewsbury Town\u2019s<\/a> recruitment drive for the new season kicked off with the announcement of three new signings. The Shropshire side have announced the signings of Rekiel Pyke, Scott High and Josh Daniels.<\/p>\n

Striker Pyke and midfielder High arrive from Huddersfield Town<\/a>. Pyke arrives on a permanent deal, while High joins on a season-long loan. Attacking player Daniels arrives from Northern Irish side Glenavon.<\/p>\n

Shrewsbury Town First Three Signings<\/h2>\n

Rekiel Pyke First to be Confirmed By Shrewsbury<\/h3>\n

Striker Pyke<\/a> is an experienced striker having spent plenty of time on loan in the football league. The striker has featured for the likes of Colchester United, Rochdale and Port Vale.<\/p>\n

The striker reunites with Shrewsbury manager Sam Ricketts after the pair worked together at Wrexham. He joins on a free transfer following his release from Huddersfield.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Pyke\u2019s acquisition, Ricketts said: \u201cHe\u2019s young lad who I\u2019ve worked with before, he\u2019s been out on loan several times which has enabled him to develop. He enjoyed a great spell with me at Wrexham.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s 6ft 2″, very quick and very strong, I believe he\u2019s got loads of potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted to get him as a permanent signing, we can\u2019t wait to get him in, help him develop and watch him progress. There aren\u2019t many players who are blessed with his pace and strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scott High Also Arrives From Huddersfield Town<\/h3>\n

Shrewsbury\u2019s second signing of the day was central midfielder Scott High<\/a>. The talented midfielder arrives on a season-long loan.<\/p>\n

High is a highly thought of in the Terriers’ academy and this will be his first taste of the Football League. He has been a regular in the Huddersfield youth sides and has been a unused substitute for the senior side on a handful of occasions.<\/p>\n

Speaking about High, Ricketts said: \u201cHe\u2019s a young lad, who Dean Whitehead knows very well from his time there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cScott is an all-round midfielder, who\u2019s full of energy. He\u2019s eager to come out and test himself with his first league loan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got a fantastic attitude and is desperate to get going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh Daniels Completes Triple Announcement<\/h3>\n

Talented attacker Josh Daniels<\/a> completes Shrewsbury\u2019s triple announcement of signings. The attacker has sparkled for Northern Irish Premiership side Glenavon.<\/p>\n

Daniels joins for an undisclosed fee and has signed a two-year deal at The Montgomery Waters Stadium. He has the option of a further year should he impress.<\/p>\n

Daniels has sparkled for Glenavon scoring 15 goals in 13 matches. He will hope to transfer that form in the English Football League.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Daniels\u2019 arrival, Sam Ricketts said: \u201c Josh is\u00a0 from Northern Ireland, a market which we\u2019re always looking at to try and bring in the best talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s someone who\u2019s stepping up from part-time football but has a brilliant desire and attitude to want to succeed and has done everything he can to get this opportunity and will now do all he can to make it work.<\/p>\n

\u201cJosh is a fantastic athlete who\u2019s very skilful. He can go past people with his left and right foot.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got a huge amount of potential and ability, so I\u2019m really looking forward to working with him and easing him into full-time football.”<\/p>\n

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