US group receives clearance for Shrewsbury Town purchase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
An American consortium has gained approval from the Scottish Football Association to pursue a controlling interest in Shrewsbury Town. This follows the clearance of dual interests in both Shrewsbury and Spartans FC. The group, which includes Scott Davidson, Will Dotson, Craig Graham, and Brad Friedel, is working to finalize the acquisition before Christmas. Chairman Roland Wycherley has indicated that patience will still be essential after the takeover is complete, which would end his 30-year ownership of the club.
- •American consortium clears regulatory hurdles for Shrewsbury takeover
- •Spartans FC majority shareholder Scott Davidson leads the group
- •Deal aims to finalize before Christmas 2026
- •Roland Wycherley emphasizes patience following takeover
- •Shrewsbury currently sits 14th in League Two
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Prospective Salop owners get dual interest clearance
"The US group trying to buy Shrewsbury Town get clearance to hold controlling interests in two clubs after the Scottish FA give green light over involvement with Spartans FC.
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