Riza failed to score in 14 appearances for Shrewsbury

Former Shrewsbury striker Omer Riza says he bears no grudges towards the club after joining Aldershot.

The 30-year-old, who was released by Paul Simpson before Christmas, has joined their League Two rivals until the end of the season.

He told BBC Radio Shropshire: "My only regrets are that I didn't get the opportunity to play enough.

"One first-team start meant I couldn't really show what I can do, so now I've got that chance with Aldershot."

The former Arsenal trainee joined Shrewsbury from Trabsonzspor in April 2009 after a long hold-up because of a dispute with the Turkish side over wages.

I can't wait for that one. It could be interesting Omer Riza on facing Shrewsbury in March

He missed the early part of this season through injury, and despite several appearances as a substitute he was picked for just one first-team start - at Rochdale in December.

"I could've just seen my contract out at Shrewsbury, but I really want to be playing," he added.

Aldershot play Shrewsbury on 20 March and Riza said: "I can't wait for that one. It could be interesting."

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