"We now feel we've got a team that's able to challenge. There is optimism, and so there should be as we're much improved."
Stags boss Peter Shirtlif said "I was pleased with a lot of what i saw. I feel we've got the fitness and organisational levels right."
"Shrewsbury have brought a number of players in and look as if they could be a strong side this season."
"I would still like to strengthen my team in certain areas, but i am in no desperate rush."
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Source: League Paper