ONE of the cleanest disciplinary records meets one of the worst at the New Meadow tomorrow.

City are yet to see red in Stuart McCall's second stint at the helm.

Shrewsbury, in contrast, have had seven players dismissed. They have also collected 58 bookings, compared with 27 for the visitors.

But the Shrews dispute their 'dirty' tag and feel a bit hard done by with a run of early baths that is only matched by Bury.

Centre half Aristote Nsiala was the latest Shrewsbury player not to last the full game at Swindon last week when he was sent off on his debut.

It was a familiar feeling for the Congolese defender, who had received two red cards for Hartlepool, although one of them was a case of mistaken identity.

But Shrewsbury appealed his four-match ban this week and got the decision overturned, freeing him to face the Bantams today.

It is the second time they have successfully challenged a referee's ruling since manager Paul Hurst took over in October.

Hence the feeling around the Shropshire club that their unwanted reputation is going before them with officials.

Hurst and chief executive Brian Caldwell had to explain the club's rap sheet with an FA disciplinary panel this week.

He said: "Some decisions we've had to put up with. I feel like either myself or someone has done something extremely wrong that we're getting these things go against us."

Shrewsbury's fortunes are on the upturn when they can keep 11 men on the pitch.

Fleetwood's 1-0 win over the New Year weekend was the first time they had conceded in six home games under Hurst.

He has also been active in the transfer window with three very quick additions.

Nsiala was joined by Notts County winger Alex Rodman and striker Freddie Ladapo, on loan from Crystal Palace.