'I am feeling very positive': Shrewsbury Town fans react to American takeover
The great American dream has swept into Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town fans have said they are optimistic about the club’s future after its American takeover was finalised.
On Monday (November 9), a US consortium led by Miami-based millionaire Scott Davidson, which includes former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel, completed its purchase of the club.
The deal brings an end to Roland Wycherley’s 30-year reign and ushers Town into a new era.
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A statement released by the club on Monday said: “Shrewsbury Town is delighted to announce Biscayne ST LLC, a company controlled by Miami-based businessman Scott Davidson, has successfully completed its acquisition of the football club.”
Following the announcement, we went into Shrewsbury to take the temperature of fans on the takeover.
Stuart Lees, of Halon Menswear, said he believes the new ownership will be beneficial to the town.
He said: “I am feeling very positive. I think it is going to be great for the town.
“As long as the new owners’ intentions are good I think it will give the town a boost.
“Touch wood, it should be fantastic.”
Asked if he has any reservations about the new owners being American, Mr Lees said: “That is the way it is.”
He added: “You just got to go with it really and trust in what they are trying to do.”
Peter White, a Town fan of 40 years, echoed Mr Lees’ sentiments about the takeover.
He said: “It is going to be a good thing. It has been coming for a while. The town have needed it. They have needed a bit of fresh investment. They have needed some new life in it.”
He added: “Hopefully it is going to get us back up the league - winning some games.”
Mr White said that he believes other Shrewsbury Town fans share his excitement and positive attitude about the news.
The lifelong supporter stated: “I think everybody sees this as a positive move - fingers crossed for the town, anyway.”
Mr White went on to urge the new ownership to get busy in the January transfer window.
Tom Taylor and Dinah Allen were visiting the county town from Knighton, but the former makes the trip to the New Meadow a couple of times a season to take in a game.
Asked about the American takeover, he said: “It is optimistic because for too long Shrewsbury has been going down and down with no hope.”
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