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Shrewsbury Town Confirm Americans Behind Takeover Bid
The deal would add Brad Friedel and two Spartans directors to Shrewsbury’s board and is still awaiting Scottish Football Association approval.
- By Monday, the English Football League and Independent Football Regulator approved a takeover of Shrewsbury Town by a U.S. consortium led by Spartans majority shareholder Scott Davidson.
- The transaction marks the end of chairman Roland Wycherley's more than 30-year ownership, though Wycherley remains "fully committed" to completing the sale as swiftly as possible.
- Former U.S. goalkeeper Brad Friedel, along with Spartans directors Craig Graham and Will Dotson, will join the new board, bringing international football experience to the club.
- Once finalized, the clubs plan an informal relationship designed to "share knowledge and experience," with both Spartans and Shrewsbury Town leveraging their community foundations for collaboration.
- While the deal awaits final approval from the Scottish Football Association, reports suggest the governing body is supportive, with the takeover expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
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