Premier League cult hero SACKED by League One strugglers Shrewsbury after overseeing worst attack in entire EFL

FORMER Premier League star Matt Taylor has been sacked as Shrewsbury boss.

The League One side were beaten 2-1 by Peterborough yesterday to leave them 19th in the table.

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Shrewsbury have the worst attack in the EFL after scoring just 18 goals in 28 games.

A club statement on Taylor’s sacking read: “Matt arrived at the Croud Meadow in June and has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity.

“But following a run that has seen us lose seven of our last eight games, the club feels a change is needed to improve results and performances on the pitch.

“Alongside Matt, assistant head coach Marcus Bignot has also left the club.

“Town would like to wish both Matt and Marcus the best of luck for the future.

“We will now begin the search for a new head coach.”

Taylor, 42, previously managed Walsall from 2021 to 2022 and Swindon as a caretaker gaffer six years ago.

He also managed Tottenham‘s Under-18s after hanging up his boots.

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Taylor featured for Luton, Portsmouth, Bolton, West Ham, Burnley and Northampton during his playing days.

He won promotion to the top-flight with both the Hammers and the Clarets.