BRAD FRIEDEL has joined a consortium that is attempting to take over Shrewsbury Town.
The iconic American goalkeeper made 450 appearances in the Premier League between 1997 and retiring in 2015.
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Friedel, 55, played for the likes of Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in England’s top flight.
He is now taking an interest in England’s lower leagues and more specifically League Two.
He has joined a consortium being led by American businessman Scott Davidson in taking over Shrewsbury Town.
The club have confirmed the move with a statement and revealed that Friedel would have an active role as a director.
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A statement read: “Shrewsbury Town can confirm the American consortium seeking to acquire the football club is being led by businessman Scott Davidson.
“Scott will be joined by former US International and ex-Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel who will become a director, subject to IFR approval.
“A businessman from Miami, Scott brings significant experience across financial services, investment, corporate leadership and real estate, alongside more than four decades of involvement in education and football.
“He also has direct experience of football club ownership and governance in the UK after becoming a director and the majority shareholder of Spartans Football Club in Edinburgh in July 2021.
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“A Uefa A Licence holder, Scott enjoyed instant success when he became owner of the Scottish side leading the club to promotion from the Lowland League into the SPFL for the first time ever.
“Spartans have also built one of the biggest and most impactful football foundations in the UK.
“Fellow Spartans’ board members Will Dotson and Craig Graham will also become directors, subject to their approval with the IFR.
“Roland Wycherley MBE remains fully committed to working with the consortium to complete the transaction as soon as possible.”
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Fans have reacted positively to the news on social media with plenty excited about the club’s potential change of hands.
One posted: “Exciting times I hope for the future!”
A second wrote: “Brad Friedel’s barmy armyyyy”
A third commented: “What is this transparency and what have you done with Shrewsbury Town?”
A fourth said: “Blimey. Up the Brad Friedel’s blue and amber Shrews!”
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Another added: “Fantastic news, and great to see this transparency from the club.”
Shrewsbury are currently 23rd in League Two, having won just once from their opening five league games.