Glynn Hurst insists he has no point to prove to Shrewsbury Town when the two sides face each other on Saturday in the Shakers final visit to Gay Meadow
The striker got his career back on track at Gigg Lane after effectively being shown the door by Shrews boss Gary Peters - making a memorable impact with six goals in his first five games after joining the club on loan.
His form prompted the Shakers to make his move permanent at the start of January, but Hurst said he holds no grudge against the manager who once described signing him as "a mistake".
"The game really isn't about me, it's simply about turning things round and getting three points," said Hurst, who has 10 goals to his name this season. "Gary Peters has got a good side, so it will be tough, but we need to get a win from somewhere."
"I'm not a selfish person, it's about the team. Managers make decisions, that's football, but getting a result at Shrewsbury is the only thing that really matters to me."
I'm not a selfish person, it's about the team. Managers make decisions, that's football, but getting a result at Shrewsbury is the only thing that really matters to me
Hurst has looked stronger and fitter in recent games, after missing the entire pre-season at the Gay Meadow with an Achilles tendon injury.
He made only 15 starts for the Shropshire club, scoring three goals, but feels his game is starting to peak after an extended run for the Shakers.
"All-in-all I was out for five months, and missing pre-season had a big effect," admitted Hurst.But I feel like I have picked up a lot recently, although I have been happy with the way I have been playing."
Bury make their last-ever trip to the quirky Gay Meadow ground before the Shrews move to a brand new stadium, with midfielder Brian Barry-Murphy facing a fitness test on an injured hamstring.
Marc Pugh is also set for a recall after being dropped to the bench against MK Dons, and Hurst thinks a change in fortune could be just around the corner after a luckless run of nine games without a win.
"I honestly don't think we are playing much worse now than when we went on the run of six wins earlier this season," he said.Aside from Hartlepool away, we should have taken something from each and every game. All we need is one win and we can go on that type of run again.It's up to older players like myself to set the example and take responsibility for the position we are in."
"Confidence is everything in this game. Things always look a lot rosier when things are going well."
Source:The Bury Times
