‘Bring the noise’ - Shrewsbury Town’s new owners to attend first game of new era this weekend

Shrewsbury Town fans have been urged to “bring the noise” and pack out the Meadow for the club’s first game under its new owners this weekend.

New owner Scott Davidson, sporting director Brad Friedel and director Will Dotson will be in attendance as Salop host Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

Town are hoping for a bumper crowd and special atmosphere, offering supporters 10 per cent off tickets for the League Two clash.

In a message to fans, Town said: “Bring the noise. Back the boys. Build a new era. A new era begins at The Croud Meadow!”

The Shropshire Star understands members of the new ownership group will mix with supporters before kick-off, as director Craig Graham did at recent games against Colchester United and Crawley Town.

Davidson’s company, Biscayne ST LLC, has completed its acquisition of the club, ending Roland Wycherley’s more than 30 years at the helm.

Davidson becomes chairman, with former United States international goalkeeper Friedel also joining the ownership group. The former Premier League icon attended recent home fixtures against Everton Under-21s and Gillingham.

Graham, chairman of Scottish League Two side Spartans, joins the board alongside fellow Spartans director Dotson.

The takeover has generated excitement among supporters, with Town hoping that translates into a strong turnout on Saturday.

Town said: “Shrewsbury Town are delighted to offer supporters 10 per cent off tickets for our EFL League Two fixture against Oldham Athletic, as the match marks the first home game under the club’s new ownership.

“Be there to welcome the new era, get behind the boys and help create an atmosphere to remember.”

Supporters can claim the discount by entering the code USA10 when purchasing tickets. It must be entered in capital letters and cannot be combined with memberships or other discounts.

Fans will also have their first opportunity to meet members of the new ownership group at Thursday evening’s supporters’ forum.

Davidson, Friedel and chief executive Liam Dooley will answer questions and outline their ambitions for the club.

They will also face the media at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

Tickets for the forum cost £10 for adults and £5 for concessions, with proceeds going to Shrewsbury Town Foundation to help provide Christmas meals for people in need in the local community.