Will Boyle of Shrewsbury Town talks about a "tough" couple of years.

 

Will Boyle acknowledges that the past two years have been challenging, but he claims that this has motivated him for his time at Shrewsbury Town.

After agreeing to a termination package with their cross-border rivals Wrexham, the tall defender signed a two-year contract with Salop earlier this summer.

 Last season, the 29-year-old played four games for the Red Dragons. Two were in the EFL Trophy, and one was against Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup.

Background & Diagnosis

Will Boyle moved to Shrewsbury on a two-year deal after injury and limited game time at Wrexham, where he failed to make any league appearances last season—only featuring in one EFL Cup and tw

o EFL Trophy matches due to a persistent calf problem .

His Own Words

Acknowledging both personal and team struggles, Boyle shared:

> “The club had a disappointing season last season, I am similar personally. I was injured and didn’t play much football … I am ready to go now.” 

The “challenging” period for him mirrors the club’s own as Shrewsbury were relegated bottom of League One in the 2024–25 season .

Club’s Perspective

Shrewsbury boss Michael Appleton has been building a more resilient squad, signing several new defenders including Boyle, in an effort to replace a campaign plagued by instability—three head coaches and lack of leadership within the group .

Why It Matters?

Personal Reboot: Boyle’s move represents a chance to reset after fitness obstacles and bench time at Wrexham.

Mutual Rebuilding: His arrival coincides with Shrewsbury’s push to bounce back from League One relegation, aiming for a return to form in League Two .

Leadership Potential: With his experience—over 160 league appearances for Cheltenham earlier in his career—and a reputation as a thoughtful, physically strong centre-back , Boyle could fulfill a key leadership role as the club rebuilds

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