‘We’re winning the lot!’ - How Shrewsbury Town fans reacted to takeover

Shrewsbury Town supporters have welcomed the club’s takeover with excitement, while paying tribute to outgoing owner Roland Wycherley.

Scott Davidson’s company, Biscayne ST LLC, has completed its acquisition of Town, ushering in a new era at the Croud Meadow after Wycherley’s more than 30 years at the helm.

The news, announced by the club moments before midday, prompted one supporter to declare: “We’re winning the lot!”

Fan podcast Salopcast also expressed its delight at the announcement on social media, writing: “We are absolutely delighted that the takeover has been completed. It marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for Shrewsbury Town, and we can’t wait to see where this new era takes us.”

While many supporters have welcomed the new ownership group, there have also been plenty of messages of thanks for Wycherley, who bought the club in 1996 when it was carrying debts of around £750,000.

During his tenure, one of the most significant moments in the club’s history came in 2007, when Town left their historic Gay Meadow home to move to the Croud Meadow.

One supporter, Adrian, wrote on social media: “Fantastic news. Thank you to the chairman for everything he has done. Good luck and best wishes to the new owners. I’m looking forward as a fanbase to working with them.”

Another supporter declared that “finally, a new era starts”. They also thanked Wycherley for his service but felt “change was needed”.

Town fan William paid tribute to the outgoing chairman, writing: “Huge thank you to Roland Wycherley for his incredible support, dedication and commitment over the past 30 years. Without his investment, passion and belief in the club, we simply wouldn’t exist today. We owe him a great deal of gratitude and respect.”

Mark also reflected on Wycherley’s contribution, saying: “Great news, exciting times ahead for Salop, thank you Roland Wycherley, without your loyal backing over the last 30 years Shrewsbury Town FC wouldn’t be in existence today.

“We all miss the Gay Meadow but sadly we had to move and you made that happen and kept a tight control of the clubs finances which kept us afloat. Good luck for your future. Hopefully Town can go on to bigger achievements!”