[56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. Port Vale's Darrell Clarke: 'There were a lot of dark days and will be in future' Ben Fisher Manager returned to the dugout this month after a close family bereavement and knows Saturday's. But while the details of his contract are being negotiated, the manager has been speaking to players as the club prepares to publish its retained list. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. Port Vale fans queueing all night for tickets to see Sunday's League Two play-off semi-final at Swindon sums up the spirit in the club, says director Martin Tideswell. The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. [11] In 1892, the club were invited to become founder members of the Football League Second Division after proving themselves a strong club in the Midland League. The club was formed in 1876, and has had a number of promotions and relegations throughout its history. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. The fans' forum is being run by the Supporters' Club and is being held in the Valiant Suite at Vale Park. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It is fantastic to see Carols achievements recognised with an OBE., Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader Abi Brown paid tribute to Carol, saying: Im so pleased for Carol. "[4] On 18 May, Paul Wildes made a shock decision to resign as chairman and sell his 50% stake to Smurthwaite, who became the club's chairman and sole owner; Wildes stated that "From many conversations with Norman, it's clear we have conflicting ideas on how to take Vale forward". [42], The club came out of administration in 200304 under a fan-ownership consortium headed by Bill Bratt's Valiant 2001 consortium. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. Port Vale is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan has been awarded an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. Tickets for the Vale's final match of 2022 at Sheffield Wednesday have now sold out with over 3,000 Valiants heading to Hillsborough on Thursday! [91], Port Vale's highest Football League finish was fifth place in the Second Division (second tier) in 193031, whilst their best ever FA Cup finish saw them reach the semi-finals in 195354. Everyone is smiling and the mood is upbeat. Port Vale Ladies was formed in 2017 and won the Staffordshire County League in their maiden season, before they entered the West Midlands Regional Women's League at the start of the 201819 season. Ron Suart has served as both caretaker and interim manager. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. showed us not to have doubts. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. We have a lot of repairing, healing and growing to do in this club for the next year or so, at the same time as building what happens on the pitch.". [7] After playing at the Athletic Ground in Cobridge and The Old Recreation Ground in Hanley, the club returned to Burslem when Vale Park was opened in 1950. [113], For a more detailed look at the club's history, see, For a statistical breakdown by season, see, The kit used in Vale's first League season (1892), According to Port Vale's official website and badge the club were formed in 1876. [92] The most capped player is Chris Birchall, who earned 27 caps for Trinidad and Tobago while at the club. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. It has been a tough few years being a Vale fan - I know, I have been to all the matches myself - but It will change from today. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. [30] He continued to reveal that he had been physically assaulted by three Vale supporters in April 2014, though Staffordshire Police could find no record of Smurthwaite's complaint. The below matchday information guide is for supporters attending Monday's match at Vales first home match of 2023 takes place on Monday night, and it will be a tough one as Darren Ferguson brings his Peterborough United side to Vale Park. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [21] Three years later, the club were again relegated, and once again became founder members of a division this time the Football League Fourth Division. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. [34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. The average price for real estate on Vale is $59,525. The big thing is not to over-promise. [1] His father and family are from the Sunderland area; he owned a business in the North East between 1999 and 2007 and was a season ticket holder at Sunderland for seven seasons. When people ask, Why did you buy the Vale?, I say, Well somebody had to and nobody else was going to do it. But had we not done so, it would have gone into liquidation and we would have lost the club. All of the latest Port Vale stories can be found in our dedicated Vale section, but if you wish to keep updated on all things Vale around the clock were on different social media platforms, too. He explained: "I have been offered a contract. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Together this team oversaw the delivery of more than 350,000 meals to homes across the Stoke-on-Trent and Port Vale was named the EFLs Community Club of the Year as a result of its pioneering work during the pandemic and lockdowns. Smurthwaite. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. [1] He sold the business two years later and moved to Nottingham, where he bought a chain of estate agents that he later sold on to the Halifax. The Hubb Foundation, under Carols direction, has gone above and beyond in terms of tackling poverty and disadvantage here in the Potteries. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the club's . Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. Vale were promoted at the end of that season but were relegated back to League Two in 2017 and have spent the last two seasons in relegation battles just to stay in the Football League. [31] After three seasons in the third tier, Rudge's Vale achieved another promotion in 198889 after Robbie Earle scored the winning goal at Vale Park to complete a 21 aggregate play-off final victory over Bristol Rovers; this marked the club's return to the Second Division after a 33-year absence.[32]. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. And, although the arrangement was initially only until the end of the season, it would be a major surprise if he was not now offered an extended contract. [70] However the 50,000 project opened at a capacity of 40,000 (360 seated); still highly ambitious. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [62][64] The current crest was introduced in February 2013, which was a modern rehash of the crest the club introduced in 1956; it included local historical references: the Portland Vases representing Josiah Wedgwood, the Scythe coming from the house crest of the Sneyd family and the silver cross appearing from the house crest of the Audley family, as well as the Stafford knot above the crest. [23] In April 2015 an email from his account was sent to a group of supporters stating that he wished to sell the club, though he denied sending the email, claiming that he had been hacked. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. The first manager of Chelsea Football Club was John Robertson, appointed player-manager in 1905.The current head coach is Graham Potter, who was appointed in September 2022.. Chelsea have had 29 permanent managers/head coaches (of whom four also served as player-manager), six interim managers and five caretakers. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. Vale are the only English Football League club not to be named after a place; their name being a reference to the valley of ports on the Trent and Mersey Canal. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. The club was under threat of administration if a new buyer was not found, but salvation came in the form of Shanahan and husband Kevin. [27], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). is also a long-running fanzine, and has been printed since August 2000; the name was inspired by a remark by then-manager Brian Horton to local journalist Derek Davis following a defeat to Tranmere Rovers. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. [19] Smurthwaite caused controversy by telling a reporter that supporters who only attended away matches (due partly to Vale Park's high ticket costs) "disgusted" him and that they should "go and support another club". [58] He returned to the role the following season and threatened to put the club into administration if a buyer was not found by May 2019, a fate which was avoided when Carol and Kevin Shanahan completed their takeover. The vast majority of sales are usually in the final weeks before the Early Bird discounted period comes to an end, which is on June 30. Through her position as co-chair of the local Opportunity Area Partnership Board, Carol facilitated links with school improvement projects to provide academic resources for young people (aligned to the curriculum) so they could continue to engage with education. [21] Manager Norman Low instilled an attacking philosophy and in the 195859 season guided the team to the Fourth Division title with a club record 110 goals scored. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. The co-owner and chair of Port Vale Football Club has been made an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. Of course it would, it would be amazing. We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free them, said Shanahan of her 4million buy-out of the struggling League Two club. Carol Shanahan said: "We have spent a lot of time looking at successful clubs and clubs that have failed. Gordon Lee guided the club to promotion back to the Third Division the following season, where they would remain until relegation at the end of the 197778 campaign. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. He took over as chairman of Port Vale in 2013, having been a key figure in the boardroom as the club secured promotion out of League Two in 201213. [43] Smurthwaite issued a statement on 2 May apologising for relegation, and stated that he would be stepping down as chairman and would no longer attend games as he looked to sell the club. The clubs co-owner and Chair was recognised alongside others nationwide who made a significant contribution to the UKs Covid-19 response in a ceremony which had to be postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic. [47] Smurthwaite appointed Neil Aspin as the club's new manager on 4 October, and also brought in John Rudge in an advisory role. John Askey has confirmed he has been offered a new contract to stay at Port Vale - and is pressing on with plans to rebuild the squad this summer. [74], Port Vale also maintain a fiery rivalry with Crewe Alexandra, which has taken on greater significance since Stoke were promoted to a higher league than Vale at the end of the 200102 season. Everythings right for the players. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan with club captain Tom Pope. [26] There was controversy however following the club's defeat to mid-table League Two side Exeter City in the Second Round on 6 December 2015, after which Smurthwaite stated he felt "humiliated, ashamed and embarrassed" and said that plans to sign a striker in the January transfer window would be scrapped. Port Vale plays a role in tackling those issues, with the kitchen at the stadium used to cook thousands of meals for vulnerable families with young children. We moved 360 staff from Newcastle-Under-Lyme to a site next to the stadium in Burslem because we really wanted to help Burslem, she said. The sun is shining on Vale Park. [108] Freddie Steele repeated the feat during the 195354 campaign, also taking the club to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. players (124 appearances), "Port Vale sell out home stands for first time in 32 years", "Port Vale: New board announced by League Two club", "All-time Second Division Clubs with most seasons in the 2nd Level of English Football", "21 things you didn't know about Port Vale", "How Port Vale proved to be Everton's FA Cup Bogie team", "Last day drama when Port Vale stayed up but Man City and Stoke City went down", "No grudge for Rudge, only old golden memories", "Matt Carragher tribute: The day he captained Vale to Trophy glory", "Micky Adams confirmed as Sheffield United manager", "Port Vale appoint Jim Gannon as new manager", "Manager Jim Gannon parts company with Port Vale", "Port Vale: Micky Adams is back to finish the job he started", "Port Vale: Winding-up petition served against Valiants by HMRC", "Port Vale formally enter administration", "Port Vale exit administration as Paul Wildes completes takeover", "Rob Page denies animosity ahead of Port Vale return", "Port Vale: Bruno Ribeiro appointed as new manager at League One club", "Norman Smurthwaite: Port Vale chairman steps down", "Port Vale: Norman Smurthwaite sells League Two club to Carol & Kevin Shanahan", "Port Vale heading to Wembley after dramatic shoot-out win over Swindon", "Vale beat 10-man Mansfield to reach League One", "A brief history of Port Vale badges and crests", "Port Vale: 60-years ago today, Vale came back home to play", "Port Vale Roy Sproson statue to be unveiled after 10-year wait", "Football: Contrasting arrest figures for Stoke and Vale", "Yes, Port Vale v Crewe is a derby and there's plenty at stake, says Tom Pope", "Stoke v Port Vale named in top 30 English football rivalries, below Vale v Crewe", "Shrewsbury Town vs Port Vale: More police called in for derby", "Kelly high as double sinks Vale; Tranmere 2 Port Vale 1", "Six thoughts after the play-offs: sore losers Swindon, magnanimous Mansfield, wonderful Wilson and Clarke's character", "Port Vale: Rudge was huge influence on career, says Gareth Ainsworth", "First-team debutant Nelson Agho and a great night for Port Vale's academy", "Port Vale create incredible piece of English football history with Sutton win", "New Era for Port Vale Ladies ahead of 2019/20 season", "Vale vault Brentford to lift Vans trophy", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Port_Vale_F.C.&oldid=1134433799, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 17:40. The club had only sold 183 tickets from when they were launched in January until Carol and Kevin Shanahan were announced as the new owners on Tuesday. [100] Port Vale are the only club in the top four divisions of English football to have beaten the other 91 clubs of the Football League and Premier League in a competitive league fixture.[101]. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The oldest are The Memoirs of Seth Bottomley printed in the 1990s and the Vale Park Beano, which has been printed since 1997. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He steered the club clear of relegation. New Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan have come in to "liberate the club" Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. [28] Though he was unable to halt Vale's immediate return to the bottom tier of the Football League, he succeeded in steadying the ship. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. Carol (pictured) said: I am absolutely overwhelmed by this honour which reflects the hard work and generosity of everyone involved with the Hubb Foundation and Port Vale Community Hub. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. They entered exclusive talks to buy the club from Smurthwaite at the start of April - and become the new owners not just of the football club, but also Vale Park. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. [10] The club moved to Moorland Road in Burslem in 1884, changing its name to Burslem Port Vale in the process, though stayed in Burslem for just one year before both turning professional and moving to Cobridge to play at the Athletic Ground. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. Watch Next. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". During the pandemic lockdown Carol oversaw the transformation of Port Vale FC into a thriving community hub which has been assisting thousands of families across Stoke-on-Trent for more than six months. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. [16], The club were relegated for the first time at the end of the 192829 season, going from the Second Division to the Third Division North. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Carol Shanahan bought the club in 2019 and manager Darrell Clarke secured promotion out of the League Two play-offs at the end of the 202122 season. But it was a different story a few months ago as Vale for a third straight season only narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League. The freehold and the land around is now owned by the club.". [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. [64] Four years later a more complex badge emerged, again based on the Burslem coat of arms but this time also featuring the scythe of the Tunstall arms, the fretted cross of Audley, and two Josiah Wedgwood pots. [21] Smurthwaite denied Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis's claim that Smurthwaite threatened to close the club down during the dispute, but retracted his threat to bar police officers from entering the ground during the match. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HEAD COACH: Daryl Taylor, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH: Aaron Watkins, ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM ANALYST:Callum Brown. Carol Shanahan says it was "the hardest thing I've ever done" with Vale currently sitting a point and a place adrift of the play-offs. [5] It was revealed that Smurthwaite had funded the initial takeover, and that the pair had a disagreement following defeat to Bristol Rovers in March, with Smurthwaite insisting on a more public approach to take pressure off the manager and players. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. [51], Genuine hopes of promotion in 201112 were brought to an end after the club was issued with a winding up petition by HM Revenue and Customs on 29 February 2012; the club were by this time unable to pay tax bills, creditors, or staff wages. Something went wrong, please try again later. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. [46], With Port Vale lying bottom of the English Football League, Smurthwaite sacked Brown on 16 September and claimed that he had been against giving Brown the job on a permanent basis in the summer but left the decision to Chief Executive Colin Garlick. Ticket News [86] In 2005 Williams founded Los Angeles Vale F.C., a Super Metro League team in the United States, named after Port Vale and based at his L.A. home. [67] Located opposite the church on Waterloo Road, directly on the Hanley and Burslem tram line, it played host to the club for 27 years, including twelve Football League seasons. They spent 16 non-consecutive seasons in the Second Division, punctuated by winning the Third Division North title in 192930, before dropping back into the third tier for a much longer stay at the end of the 193536 campaign. Under her leadership and direction, the Hubb Foundation continues to expand to help more and more families and extend the range of support it offers to young people. Carol and Kevin Shanahan take over a club that has just finished fifth from bottom of the Football League after a third successive season spent in a relegation battle. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. [63] The next year the club adopted their familiar white and black strip after having experimented with numerous colours, including plain red, gold and black stripes, claret and blue, and even during 18981902 playing in the red and white stripes now used by rivals Stoke City for over a century. Port Vale is under new ownership. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan receives OBE 8 December 2021 @OfficialPVFC Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. [73] Stoke and Vale first met on 2 December 1882, and played out a total of 44 Football League games up until 10 February 2002, when the two clubs last met in the Second Division; Stoke won the first match 10, whilst Vale were 10 victors in the latest encounter. Carol galvanised volunteers, local businesses and staff from Port Vale FC, and sister companies Synectics Solutions, Summit Hospitality, as well as the Port Vale Foundation and Hubb Foundation charities. The Shanahans are regulars at Vale games, home and away. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. A joy to watch. [109] He was followed by Norman Low, who led Vale to the Fourth Division title in 195859. "If it all goes through I would be asking all Vale fans that, if they can invest, to go out and buy a season ticket. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). You can follow them on Twitter, below: A final decision on the clubs new kit has been made, and it is unlikely current manufacturers BLK will be involved. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. Carol and Kevin Shanahan confirm takeover of club, Leeds United boss's transfer message as Stoke City and Championship rivals linked with striker, Stoke City transfer news and gossip as Alex Neil looks to make first signing of January transfer window, Stoke City 'in talks' with Derby County about potential defender deal, Stoke City transfer news and gossip as Alex Neil makes room in his squad, Stoke City transfer window: Every Championship deal done as Blackpool & Huddersfield make moves, The latest Stoke City transfer news as clubs across the Championship try to make vital improvements during the January transfer window, Port Vale notebook as club prepare for huge Derby County away support, Port Vale news and the latest from Vale Park, Former Stoke City loanee finds goal touch after summer move fell through, Stoke City transfer news as old boy Josh Maja is reported to be attracting top flight interest from England and Spain, 'Wow' - Stevenage fans swarm for Stoke City FA Cup tickets in hope of Aston Villa repeat, Stoke City news as the Potters have important Championship and FA Cup fixtures in the next couple of weeks, Stoke City rivals Blackpool sack manager Michael Appleton, News from the Championship as seven teams are separated by just six points at the wrong end of the table, 47 death notices from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week, Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved-one, Botched markings to be repainted before 43m road opens next week. [7], In October 2013 Smurthwaite controversially banned local newspaper The Sentinel from all press events after taking objection with the newspaper's reporting a lengthy delay in producing specially presented third-kit shirts to fans who had pre-paid for the items in May. [68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt.
port vale owners
You can post first response comment.