Shrewsbury CEO Matt Williams to leave the club in January for Burnley

Matt Williams is to stand down as Shrewsbury’s CEO in January to become General Manager at Burnley.

William’s joined the Shrewsbury board in 2014 after spending 12 years at Blackpool. He expressed his sadness at leaving New Meadow by telling the club’s website, “Shrewsbury is a fantastic club with a Chairman who is passionate about its success, I am disappointed to be leaving him as he put his faith in me to help him take the club forward and I will be forever grateful to him for giving me the chance to work at the club.

“Obviously I am sad to be leaving Shrewsbury and I know I am leaving the club in a better place than it was when I walked in, but I hope everyone will understand and appreciate the reasons behind my decision.

“My wife works in the North West, our families are based in that area and with us expecting our first child in March, I didn’t want to be away from home for long periods of time in the way I have been these last 18 months.

“When the opportunity arose to go to Burnley, it was something I had to seriously consider because of my family situation – the prospect of working with a club of that size of course excites me immensely, as does being home every night with my wife and new born baby.

“Between now and the end of January, I will give the Chairman, Club and supporters my all to ensure that our development on and off the field continues.”

Shresbury are currently sitting in 17th place in League One.