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"It wasn't something I wanted to do and I've left because of the situation at Rotherham. I didn't want to move on because I believed in the manager and the squad of players. But it's just the circumstances at Rotherham at the minute. If anyone can do anything to help, they will - that was the case with me and I'm moving on."
"It was basically all in Rotherham's hands and it helps them. I think the administrators and the situation at the club will dictate to the chairman and the manager. It's obviously a bad situation."
Coughlan went on to say that he wanted to stay in the area as his family are settled and didnt want to uproot his kids, but admits it is a good move on the footballing side as Shrewsbury are building a big promotion push this season after spending big on players.
"My children are first and foremost in my life and obviously I'm away from them now. It's a bit of a gut-wrencher. But first and foremost, we've got to make sure there is a football club and I've done everything I can to help the club out. We didn't get paid and a lot of the lads stuck together through the last six months and didn't jump ship. I'm leaving with a heavy heart." he said
"Football-wise, it is a good move - no doubt about it. But I've always said that my family and kids come first. It's getting the balance right and I would much prefer being with my kids every day of the week. It's two hours away and maybe a case of getting back up as much as I can." he added.
"It's just one of those unfortunate things for myself that I have to move on. I believe the squad was good enough (to go up) last season and is good enough this season if the authorities leave them alone. The new chairman has come in and been different class for the football club and town of Rotherham. And for him to be given this treatment from the league is awful."
"The league should be helping, not hindering. If Rotherham were left alone and allowed to get on with their business and the Football League and the authorities gave them any type of help, then the club - with the backing of Mr Stewart and Mark Robins - would get back up the leagues and become a force. With the players they have, they'd definitely be in the top three."