 He had spent a total of four years at the club, but he was not part of the future plans of new manager Malky Mackay.On 29 May 2012, Wildig agreed a deal to join Shrewsbury Town on a free transfer.He made his debut as a contracted Shrewsbury player on 11 August 2012, in a League Cup match against Leeds United, where he was a substitute for fellow former Cardiff City player Joe Jacobson.