Shrewsbury Town tribute to Ruth Saunders

Earlier in the week we were informed of the devastating news of the passing of our colleague, Ruth Saunders.

Ruth was a well-known and much-loved member of the Shrewsbury Town team and community. 

We have been in communication with Ruth's family throughout the week, and we have now been asked to communicate this news on behalf of the Saunders family.

Ruth's family have requested that we share the following words:

“We say goodbye to someone who meant so much to so many of us, Ruth Saunders.

"Ruth wasn’t just a supporter of Shrewsbury Town; she was part of the heart and soul of the club. For years, she welcomed fans into the club pop-up shop with her warm smile and kind words, always ready for a chat about the team she loved so dearly. To many, she wasn’t just a familiar face, she was a friend.

"Her passion for Shrewsbury Town never faded. Through every high and low, Ruth remained fiercely proud of her club, carrying that loyalty with her right to the very end. She embodied what it truly means to be a supporter: dedicated, spirited, and full of love for the badge.”