Mat Sadler excited by Walsall's owners proposed Drogheda United takeover

Walsall boss Mat Sadler is excited by Trivela Group's proposed takeover of Drogheda United.

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The Saddlers' owners are pressing forward with a 100 percent acquisition of the League of Ireland club.

And Sadler believes it will increase Walsall's likelihood of signing top Irish talent.

"It's fantastic news for our football club. What they owners said they were going to do since they've come to the football club, they are ticking all the boxes on that.

"They were always here to grow, and develop with other football clubs, and it's something that can really benefit us.

"Freddie was there on loan, which was a coincidence. Ross has come out of the Irish league, and Oisin was involved as a younger player.

"There are loads of talented players in the Irish league that we will be able tap into with the acquisition of Drogheda."

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