US group given SFA green light in bid to buy Shrewsbury

Members of the American consortium attempting to buy Shrewsbury Town have received clearance from the Scottish Football Association to hold interests in both Spartans FC and League Two Salop, clearing the latest regulatory hurdle.The US group - comprising Scott Davidson, Will Dotson, Craig Graham and former Liverpool, Tottenham and Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel - have already passed the due diligence and financial tests set by the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator.Now, any dual-interest concerns with Davidson's existing position as majority shareholder at the Scottish League 2 club, where Dotson and Graham are also involved, have been allayed. In a statement,, external Spartans said: "The Scottish FA has given approval to the dual interests arising from the acquisition of Shrewsbury Town FC by the consortium led by The Spartans FC lead shareholder Scott Davidson and the appointment of Scott, Will Dotson and Craig Graham as directors of both The Spartans FC and Shrewsbury Town FC."The club added the ruling "completes the majority of the regulatory aspects of the acquisition".