Micky Moore and Shrewsbury hoping for a loan boost
Director of football Micky Moore has revealed Shrewsbury Town’s hope that striker Max Mata can return from his Sligo Rovers loan with a “spring in his step”.
Mata was one of Town’s headline additions last summer but the New Zealand international striker found it difficult to adjust to life in Shropshire after he penned a three-year contract.
In an open letter to supporters, Moore explained that some young players can find it more difficult to settle in a new environment.
But having started with a run of four goals in six games for Sligo, the club from which Salop acquired his services, the frontman has shown his ability and can rediscover confidence, Moore believes.
Max has already scored four goals and registered two assists since heading back to Ireland,” said Moore. “And we hope he will continue in that vein, regain some confidence and come back to us in the summer with a real spring in his step.
“We signed Max following what had been a really good first spell at Sligo.
“His record was a one-in-three centre-forward. He is also a full international with New Zealand. When you bring in a player from a different country, you find that some settle straight away while others need a bit longer to get used to their new surroundings.
