“Despite the obvious skills and abundance of energy the tourists were defeated 4-0. They were not disgraced however, and according to one report they gave the home side ‘an excellent work out’. Goalkeeper Vincent Chileshe produced a fine display while defenders Rasford Mwelwa and Robert Lutoba caught the eye with confident play in the back four. Their attacking build-ups were good, sometimes much faster than their opponents, but bad finishing proved to be their downfall.”

The article goes on to say that “Shrewsbury had Bobby Charlton guesting for them but even so the crowd at Gay Meadow was a disappointing 2700.”

Shrewsbury’s average league gate for the 78/79 season was 6099. They got promoted as Division 3 Champions and went on to enjoy 10 season in Division 2 (now The Championship) with their highest ever league placing coming in the 83/84 & 84/85 seasons when they finished 8th.