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Simpson refuses to concede tie

08 May 2009 - 11:43:42

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Paul Simpson has not given hope of his Shrewsbury Town side reaching Wembley even after they lost the home leg of their play-off semi-final against Bury 1-0.

A comical own goal by Shrews left-back Neil Ashton handed the advantage to the Shakers, but Simpson is convinced his side can go to Gigg Lane on Sunday and secure an aggregate success.

An upbeat Simpson said: "I thought it was a fantastic game of football and a goal like that didn't deserve to decide it.

"But we said before the game that we have to make sure we're still involved at the end, and we are.

"We've got to go there on Sunday with the same determination we've shown tonight and the same spirit we've shown over the last few weeks and months and who knows what might happen?

"The game's not over, there's a hell of a lot still to play for and now we're in a situation where Bury have got something to lose."