Shrewsbury Town fans have expressed their disappointment after their skipper Abu Ogogo has left the club.
The 28-year-old midfield enforcer, who has been described by one Shrews' supporter as the club's most important player over the last three years, has turned down a new deal at New Meadow and is understood to be heading to Coventry City .
Sky Blues boss Mark Robins has already pinched Town's popular left-back Junior Brown on a free, after the defender rejected fresh terms in favour of a move to the Ricoh Arena , and his team-mate Ogogo is now set to follow him.
City fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of his move as Shrews fans come to terms with losing the popular holding midfielder.
Here's of what Town fans have said:
Paul Woodham said: "Big loss to the shrews."
Derek Caslin said: "Pure energy and engine in midfield. The ground he covers is crazy, not going to be pinging 40 yard balls , but wins his tackles all over the park, we missed him in play off final massively. If he stays fit you have the heartbeat of your team right there.
"Junior Brown excellent too, easily two of our best, not looking forward to playing you guys."
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Andy Hamilton said: "Boooooooooo."
Howard Archer said: "Really disappointing news to start day with Abu Ogogo leaving Shrewsbury Town seemingly to join Coventry City. Probably our most important player of the last three years & was really hoping we could keep him although it always looked doubtful. Thanks Abs."
Mitch Bond said: "How he’s not been given a chance with a championship side is beyond me."
John Wigley said: "Sure some town fans will call him a snake etc like they did with Hurst and Junior. But then most will realise that's just football. Players come and go. It's their job. Need to look after themselves and their families."
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Howler said: "Coventry City have had it rough for a while,but we must remember they are a bigger club and it's a great move for Abs Ogogo. Speaking to Robins last season he's got high hopes for the club to keep pushing on. So thanks and good luck Abs."
Andy Lewis said: "Money talks, but what I don't get is how can a club that's had or got money problems can offer a better deal. You see this with so many clubs why."
Phil Jones said: "Doubled his wages I understand."
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John Dolgellau said: "Bottom half of the table at best next season - hope we can avoid relegation!"
Ron Morgan said: "John Askey will have his work cut out to replace Ogogo and Godfrey let alone Henderson. If Junior Brown's replacement is anything to go by JA must have a lot of faith in his ability to make players better. Still we will see what 4th August brings, it might be a tricky season."
David Webb said: "Players leaving surely points to two things club won't pay and shows lack of ambition and the new manager can't convince them to stay. Some of the biggest decisions in clubs history and in my opinion they have got them wrong."
Chris Evans said: "It’s going to be a long old season."
Paul Richard said: "Obv disappointed but its entirely expected. Time enough to get a replacement."
Blue and Amber Fanzine said: "He leaves in 9th place in the all time appearance makers since we moved to New Meadow."
ShrewsLowDown said: "Don't know what we were offering in the contract but Abs is worth two players' wages. Really should have gone for it and given him what he wanted.. which can't be out of this world if Coventry can.... Lack of ambition? One season wonders."
Not606Shrewsbury said: "Gutted, but expected. Good luck Abs."
Alison Harvey said: "Dislike. Right, now that’s the “last salt on the wound” can you please give us some good news?"
Jordan Mirza said: "Sad day."