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Former Tottenham and Liverpool star joins consortium to take over Shrewsbury

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel has passed an ownership test as he looks to take up a director role at Shrewsbury. Many professional footballers struggle…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 5:30 PM
Former Tottenham and Liverpool star joins consortium to take over Shrewsbury
Key Things to Know
  • Brad Friedel has passed the owners' and directors' test to take over Shrewsbury Town.
  • Friedel joined an American consortium led by businessman Scott Davidson to acquire the club.
  • The former Premier League goalkeeper is set to become a director at Shrewsbury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Friedel has passed the owners' and directors' test as part of a bid to take over Shrewsbury Town. Friedel has joined a consortium led by American businessman Scott Davidson to acquire the League Two side, where Friedel is expected to assume a director role subject to final approval.

Shrewsbury Town confirmed Friedel's approval in an official club statement, marking progress in the proposed takeover. The club currently sits two points above the relegation zone in League Two, having secured only one victory in their first eight matches of the season.

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