Shrewsbury manager Sam Ricketts has revealed that he offered Joe Hart a chance to return to the club after the former Manchester City star was released by Burnley following a two-year spell at Turf Moor.
Hart originally played at Shrewsbury, his hometown club, until 2006, having originally come through the club's youth system
While at Shrewsbury, Hart made 58 appearances, including his debut aged 17 against Gravesend and Northfleet in April 2004.
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After becoming first choice at Shrewsbury, he made the move to Manchester City, where he went on to feature 348 times while earning a place with the national team.