Shrewsbury Town become first English club to apply for safe standing

By James Kilpatrick
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The Shropshire club have become the first English club to apply for safe standing.

League One Shrewsbury have submitted a proposal to the FA which could lead to the removal of 555 seats at Greenhous Meadow, which would be replaced by 400 rail seats.

The safe standing is reportedly expected to be in place ready for the 2017/18 campaign.

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James Kilpatrick