Former Wanderers man Matt Taylor has been sacked by Shrewsbury Town following a poor run of results.

42-year-old Taylor took charge of the Shropshire outfit over the summer, succeeding Steve Cotterill in the hot seat.

Salop have lost seven of their last eight matches following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against promotion hopefuls Peterborough despite going ahead through Jordan Shipley on the stroke of half time.

That result left Shrewsbury 19th in the League One table, seven points above the drop zone, and the club has decided a change in management in required.

An official statement read: “It is with regret that Shrewsbury Town have decided to part company with head coach Matt Taylor.

“Matt arrived at the Croud Meadow in June and has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity.

“But following a run that has seen us lose seven of our last eight games, the club feels a change is needed to improve results and performances on the pitch.

“Alongside Matt, assistant head coach Marcus Bignot has also left the club.

“Town would like to wish both Matt and Marcus the best of luck for the future. We will now begin the search for a new head coach.”

Wanderers ran out 2-0 winners when they faced Shrewsbury in November thanks to second-half goals from Paris Maghoma and Aaron Morley.

Salop are back in league action next weekend when they head to Sixfields Stadium to take on 10th-place Northampton.