If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. [15] Wilf Kirkham made his Vale debut in October 1923, and over the next ten years would score a club record 164 league and cup goals, including a club record 41 goals in the 192627 campaign. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. 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. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. [57] Smurthwaite went on to issue a statement to condemn "disgraceful abuse" he had received and to urge supporters to not to use "inappropriate language" during protests and to consider the effect of protests on the club and the players; he stated that he was only involved in "major" decisions at the club and left day-to-day decisions to CEO Colin Garlick. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. [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. 2.2M views, 6.4K likes, 184 loves, 860 comments, 700 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sky Sports: Have you ever seen anything like this before!! Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday 28 January (3pm kick-off). [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. Something went wrong, please try again later. Under his leadership Port Vale won promotions in 198586, 198889 and 199394, lifted the Football League Trophy in 1993 and reached a post-war record finish of eighth in the second tier in the 199697 season. The work Carol and her teams at Port Vale FC, Port Vale Foundation Trust, Synectics Solutions, Summit Hospitality and The Hubb Foundation have done during the pandemic is phenomenal and to see Carol honoured in this way is fantastic.. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. We are going to get better every single year. 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. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. [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. [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. "The first action has been for the club to purchase Vale Park in its entirety and bring it back under the ownership of the club. [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. Askey is out of contract at the end of the month and has been offered a new deal. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. [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. [51] He was hospitalised after being struck by a car whilst walking outside Vale Park on 25 January 2019. [79] Supporters also produced three unofficial fanzines. [56][57] The result was relegation back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season, after which Smurthwaite resigned as chairman. [64] From 1982 the club introduced a design based on that of a schoolchild who won a competition, which featured a bottle oven and the Stafford knot, associated with the city of Stoke-on-Trent's pottery industry and the history of the local area. [37][38] Ribeiro resigned as manager of Port Vale on 26 December, hours after witnessing his side lose 10 at home to Walsall; Smurthwaite put Michael Brown in temporary charge. "So, you build it. The manager has steered the Vale clear of relegation trouble since he was appointed on February 4. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. Buy Tickets | Port Vale vs Peterborough United 6 January 2023. [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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [46][47] Adams left the club in December 2010 with Vale second in the table and Jim Gannon was selected to finish the promotion job. The new club subsequently moved into their new home of the Old Recreation Ground in Hanley in 1912, and returned to the Football League in October 1919, taking over the fixture list of Leeds City in the Second Division, who were forced to disband because of financial irregularities. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. However, the kit soon changed to plain red shirts with white shorts in 1923, a style which lasted until 1934, when the white shirt, black shorts and socks kit was re-adopted. Hubb Foundation staff worked closely with more than 50 schools across the Potteries to identify the most vulnerable families and Carol constantly assessed the level of support required to meet their needs. [96] The first Vale player to score in an international match was Sammy Morgan, who scored for Northern Ireland against Spain on 16 February 1972. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. 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. [92] Port Vale's largest Football League victory was a 91 win over Chesterfield in the Second Division in 1932, while the heaviest loss was 100 to Sheffield United in 1892 in the same division. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. [1] However, documented evidence of football from that era is extremely scarce and research by historian Jeff Kent indicated that it was probably formed in 1879 as an offshoot of Porthill Victoria F.C. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [35] Upon appointing Portuguese manager Bruno Ribeiro, the club's first manager from outside Britain, Smurthwaite stated that: "It has been a long, extensive process but I'm absolutely certain we have the right man for the job. More than 3,500 season tickets have been sold for the new campaign, with fans who had stayed away because of the clubs decline having returned. A few months ago the atmosphere was really toxic, recalled Carol. Port Vale's new owners, Carol and Kevin Shanahan, have made clear they were impressed with the job Askey has done since he was appointed on February 4. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale FC and the clubs Vale Park ground from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . 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. [11] The concern in January was over the future of manager Micky Adams, and the apparent reluctance of Smurthwaite to offer a contract despite the positive results on the field as the manager's contract came close to its expiry at the end of the season; once a contract was promised Adams stated that "He has talked about it, now he has to deliver. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. However, List of Port Vale F.C. [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. 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. [44] Foyle was dismissed in November 2007, and his successor, Lee Sinnott, proved unable to prevent the club from being relegated into League Two after a 23rd-place finish and also oversaw a defeat to Southern League Division One Midlands club Chasetown in the FA Cup. 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. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. [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 Shanahan said: "It is a new era. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. The deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. We are lucky to have her and I look forward to continuing to work with her., Professor Liz Barnes CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire, said: Carol is an absolute inspiration to me. [62] For the next four years the club switched to a design of a knight on a horse with the text "Port Vale" at the top. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. Port Vale 2022/2023 Squad, Players, Stadium, Kits, and much more. [8] Smurthwaite responded by stating that the newspaper had been banned for contacting him personally for comment on the story rather than the club's media team, and that he was also frustrated with a Sentinel reporter for attempting to report facts which Smurthwaite had disclosed to the journalist "in confidence". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. [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. A joy to watch. The club endured hard financial times during World War II, and sold the ground to the council, who were reluctant to allow the club to rent it back. The 195354 season saw manager Freddie Steele's "Iron Curtain" defence win both a Third Division North title and a semi-final place in the FA Cup. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. The Shanahans are. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. 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. [34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. 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. Everyone is smiling and the mood is upbeat. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. Stoke City also enjoy a higher support base in the city as a whole, especially in recent times when they have achieved promotion to the country's top division. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Read about our approach to external linking. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. He and his then business partner Paul Wildes bought Vale and the ground from the administrators for 1.25m in November 2012. 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. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. [68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt. CHAIR: . Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. She is a wonderful advocate and ambassador for Stoke-on-Trent who has done amazing things in her time here and will continue to be an amazing inspiration and colleague for everyone working to improve the lives of people in our city., Gareth Higgins MBE, Chair of the Hubb Foundation board, said: Ive had the pleasure of working alongside Carol and her family as a Trustee and Chair of the Hubb Foundation. Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan with club captain Tom Pope. Select an address below to search who owns that property on Vale and uncover many additional details. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". Port Vale players take part in a training session. 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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. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. showed us not to have doubts. 2565 SE Vale Ct, Pt Orchard, WA is a single family home that contains 1,206 sq ft and was built in 1976. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. It's a new era for the club. It was doom and gloom last season and the ground needed a lot of TLC, which is going on now. [8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. But we are not going to gamble Port Vale's future and our future on going out and spending ridiculous amounts of money on a system that might not work anyway. Carol is a true champion for the city. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. The fans' forum is being run by the Supporters' Club and is being held in the Valiant Suite at Vale Park. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. 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. [3] After promotion from League Two to League One was secured, Smurthwaite said that "I've never had any hobbies to speak of, but buying Port Vale has given me a passion. Vale suffered relegation on the final day of the 199192 league campaign, and though they bounced back well by staying in the promotion picture for most of the 199293 season, they narrowly missed out as runners-up to local rivals Stoke City after being overtaken by Bolton Wanderers on the final day. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000. 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 Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. [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. single-family home with a list price of $599000. 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. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. Port Vale boss John Askey says the club could need half a new squad drafting in this summer as he gets on with plans for the 2019/20 season. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. [59] On 1 March, Synectics Solutions owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan revealed that Smurthwaite had rejected their improved offer of 3.5 million for the club. "With the new owners coming in, I think a lot of things are going to change at the football club and people will get treated right. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "We really could do with those supporters coming back so we can make the club, not just part of the community, but on an even keel again and really pushing towards the top half of the league. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. Something went wrong, please try again later. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. He steered the club clear of relegation. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. [31] He also admitted that he had been planning on buying Torquay United before being told by the Football League that he would not be allowed to own two clubs. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ahead of Tuesday night's League One clash with Ipswich Town, we caught with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE to discuss our start to the season, the influence of the Port Vale Academy,. [40] Two months later, Smurthwaite used the OneValeFan fansite to ask supporters to vote whether he should sell the club to one of two hedge funds that he said had met his asking price for the club. They failed to build on this success however, although they went on to finish as champions of the first Fourth Division season under Norman Low's stewardship in 195859. [92] Other club record scorelines include a 160 victory over Middlewich in a friendly in 1884 and a 120 defeat to Aston Villa in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1891. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. Also present was our man, Mike Baggaley, but he was sworn to secrecy. In 199798, relegation was avoided on the final day of the season with a 40 win over Huddersfield Town, at the expense of Manchester City and Stoke City. [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. 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. The club has come back to the fans. The average price for real estate on Vale is $59,525. [53] On 31 January 2019, Smurthwaite blamed "logistical challenges" for the deal to bring back former top-scorer Marc Richards breaking down; the club instead signed four youngsters despite having no manager. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. [24] However, the 1970s did not prove a successful period for the Valiants, as the club languished in the bottom half of the Third Division for much of the decade. [20] In February, the home game with Doncaster Rovers was put into doubt after Smurthwaite refused to pay extra policing costs that Staffordshire Police had demanded following intelligence that there would be troublemakers instigating violence at the game. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. 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. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. [95] Tom Pope and Martin Foyle have also scored more than 100 goals for the club. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. [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". The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [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. And they have now set their sights on changing the fortunes of a club that has been involved in relegation battles to stay in the Football League in each of the last two seasons, having been relegated from League One three years ago. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. 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. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. Smurthwaite was raised in Radford, Coventry, and bought his own home in the area at the age of 17 after receiving compensation from an industrial accident at Dunlop in 1977. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. [70] However the 50,000 project opened at a capacity of 40,000 (360 seated); still highly ambitious. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". After becoming one of the more prominent football clubs in Staffordshire, Burslem Port Vale were invited to become founder members of the Football League Second Division in 1892. [29] He set an asking price of 4.25 million, stating "I have never lost money on a transaction in my adult life and I am not starting now". The sun is shining on Vale Park. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. 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. 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. original sound - Dion \ port vale owner. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. 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. 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. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. The manager said: "I think it is possibly half a squad that we need to get. He explained: "I have been offered a contract. When they joined the English Football League in 1892, Port Vale were playing at their fourth home ground. "That can only help the manager of the football club. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. 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The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. [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. 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. The big thing is not to over-promise. The history of Port Vale begins in 1876. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. Wilf Kirkham is the club's top goalscorer with 164 goals in all competitions, which includes 153 in the league and 11 in the FA Cup. [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. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. Everyone wants to do well for the club because were getting really well looked after. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. [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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. [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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. "[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". Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. 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Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. 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. [105] The women's section also runs girls teams at under-9, under-11, under-12, under-13, under-14 and under-16 level. [53] The club finally exited administration on 20 November 2012,[54] and Tom Pope scored 33 goals to fire Vale to promotion back to League One with a third-place finish. [25] With Vale occupying 17th-place at Christmas, Smurthwaite declared that 'Plan B' had been triggered, meaning the signing of "seasoned, higher grade" players, whilst he admitted he felt "a little bit hoodwinked" as Ribeiro's friends in the game (Jos Mourinho, Aitor Karanka, and Carlos Carvalhal) had provided him with glowing references but had thus far failed to lend any of their players to the Vale. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. [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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. 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. 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. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . Since then they have shifted 358, with staff saying fans are telling them they were waiting until the change of ownership before buying or renewing their tickets. 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. [90] His Stanley Bagshaw series of books is set in an area based on Stoke, and the protagonist supports a thinly disguised version of the Vale; even basing a book on their 1954 Cup run albeit with a successful conclusion. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. Off Market. 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. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. Fans had demanded Smurthwaite's exit, staging protests before they were put on hold when it was announced he was in talks to sell the club to the Shanahans. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. [66] He enquired for a move for Wigan Athletic, a club in administration, in September 2020, but pulled out after judging it to be too big of a risk and seeing a negative reaction from fans. The owners of Burslem-based Synectics Solutions have purchased the football club whilst the freehold of the ground, which includes the land and stadium, has been purchased by the club through an independent financial vehicle - PV Holdings Limited. The co-owner and chair of Port Vale Football Club has been made an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Their deal to buy the club from Smurthwaite was agreed in principle in order for the two parties to enter confidential and exclusive talks in April. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. And we know we can compete there.". [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. Hopefully all the hard work thats going on off the pitch, we can replicate on it, and get the results everybody wants. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. [33] Some of the club's biggest name players rejected new contract offers and left Port Vale after Northampton Town paid compensation to Port Vale to sign Page as manager in May 2016; Smurthwaite claimed that he purposely set a low wage budget so as to drive Page and the players out of the club, thereby leaving room in the 201617 budget for a new manager to sign his own players. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. "But there's a lot of relief. It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. [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. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HEAD COACH: Daryl Taylor, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH: Aaron Watkins, ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM ANALYST:Callum Brown. [92] The highest transfer fee received for a Vale player is 2,000,000 from Wimbledon for Gareth Ainsworth on 29 October 1998, while Ainsworth was also the most expensive player bought, costing 500,000 from Lincoln City on 11 September 1997. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. With 215,206 supporters turning out in 46 League Two games during the 200910 season, Vale attracted an average league attendance of 4,678. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. Stoke-on-Trent North MP Jonathan Gullis said: Carol is one of the most exceptional community leaders and business women in the UK a key driver of community work in Stoke-on-Trent. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Vale fought for promotion, but finished outside the play-off zone on goal difference. CROWD DOCTOR: Dr Ben Arnold, Dr Anil Kumar Sonnathi, FOOTBALL OPERATIONS MANAGER Billy McClure, HEAD OF ACADEMY COACH & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Josh Brehaut, HEAD OF GROWTH, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (HEAD OF ACADEMY EDUCATION) Ben Sproston, HEAD OF ACADEMY RECRUITMENT Kevin Scott, LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST Christos Christofides, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Rich Talbot, ACADEMY COACH AND PDP ANALYST Stephen Leyland, EDUCATION TUTORS Rob Hare and Matt Meredith, ACADEMY TRANSPORT Steve Maskrey and Ash Harvey, DEPUTY SAFETY & COVID 19 OFFICER: Jon Bloore, STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE DEDICATED FOOTBALL OFFICER: PC Nicky Burton, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Rich Talbot, SECURITY & DISABILITY LIAISION OFFICER: Luke Cassidy, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER: Kay Speedman, COMMERCIAL SALES EXECUTIVE: Oliver Bailey, RETAIL ASSISTANTS: Sue Hammond, Steve Turner and Jack Podmore, HEAD OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS: Ashley Houghton, CLUB PHOTOGRAPHERS: Gerard Austin, Tom Green, HEAD OF OPERATIONS & ESTATES: Hayley Lowe, GROUNDS STAFF: Mark Forster, Gareth Walker, HEAD OF GROWTH, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:Ben Sproston, HOSPITALITY ASSISTANTS: Kay Ross, Kirsty Lawton, Michelle Lawton, Zoe Hannon, STADIUM MAINTENANCE: Will Kinson, Rich Leighton, CHEFS: Scott Jones, Alex Zucchettei, Martin Waghorn, Mark Williamson, Emma Holden, CATERING STAFF:Nicola Fox, Gemma Edwards, Lorraine Thompson, Daniela Nema, Chris Pitchford, HOUSEKEEPING STAFF: Supervisor Julie Vyse, Tracy Weaver, Kelly Hughes, Debbie Wright, Steve Hannon, CONCOURSE CATERING SUPERVISOR: Debbie Wheeler, HEAD OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Will Turner, HEAD OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY: Nicola Stanway, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORINDATOR: Sarah Minshall, FOOTBALL & EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Tom Farr, PROJECT LEADS: Matt Hill, Sadie Haynes, James Bourne, Martyn Cooke. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. The name of Port Vale continued in the North Staffordshire Federation League, and this new club were successful enough to be reinstated into the Football League in 1919. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. 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. Port Vale's new owners plan to improve the club on and off the pitch, but say they won't be making any rash promises. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". Carol Shanahan said: "We have spent a lot of time looking at successful clubs and clubs that have failed. The Shanahans are owners of Synectics Solutions, the Burslem-based IT company that is next door to Vale Park on Hamil Road and employs 350 people in the town. "[12], PVFC Limited, the club's holding company, was hit with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs in July 2014; Smurthwaite insisted this would not affect the club and that a funding error caused the problem and expected the order to be withdrawn. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". [13] Smurthwaite continued to effect changes at the club, controversially axing the system of door-to-door lottery collectors and banishing the Port Vale Community Trust out of Vale Park. [61], Around November 1920, club chairman Frank Huntbach came up with the nickname of "the Valiants". Despite this Rudge masterminded an eighth-place finish their highest in the pyramid since 1931. 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 has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. Port Vale is under new ownership. [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. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. Carol, 63, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation a charity based here in the Potteries which operates from schools and community centres, supporting children and their families with food and activities during school holidays. The amount the Shanahans have paid for the club and ground is undisclosed, but it's fair to say it is more than they wanted to as Norman Smurthwaite drove a hard bargain. [10] He later issued a statement saying that the wage bill budget set by the club in the summer was over-ambitious and that he had been forced to meet the 1 million budget deficit out of his own pocket. It has been a humbling experience. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. Social mobility is a problem, with Stoke having been identified by the Government as one of 12 areas in the country in need of significant investment. [109] He was followed by Norman Low, who led Vale to the Fourth Division title in 195859. [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. [42], The club came out of administration in 200304 under a fan-ownership consortium headed by Bill Bratt's Valiant 2001 consortium. 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. The Hubb Foundation, under Carols direction, has gone above and beyond in terms of tackling poverty and disadvantage here in the Potteries. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. They have never played top-flight football, and hold the record for the most seasons in the English Football League (111) and in the second tier (41) without reaching the first tier. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. "[36] Smurthwaite then improved the club's budget to allow over ten new, mostly foreign, signings, and stated that he expected Vale to be challenging for the top six and warned his staff that he would enact "plan B" if the club were not in the top six by Christmas. Port Vale is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan has been awarded an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. However, owner Carol Shanahan has now confirmed the club are hoping the move will instead happen in time for the start of the 2023/24 campaign. [41] He later issued a statement to apologize for his decision to appoint Ribeiro and expressed regret with his own attempts to communicate with fans and "keyboard warriors" over social media. Watch Next. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. and took its name from the valley of canal ports where the team played. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. 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. [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]. Port Vale's new owners, Carol and Kevin Shanahan, have made clear they were impressed with the job Askey has done since he was appointed on February 4. Port Vale fans have responded to the club's new ownership by forming a steady queue to buy season tickets. [99] The oldest player is Tom Holford, who played his last match aged 46 years and 68 days against Derby County in the Second Division on 5 April 1924. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. [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]. Port Vale are preparing for their biggest crowd so far in what owner Carol Shanahan has termed a 'season of discovery' on and off the pitch. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. 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. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. 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. Of course it would, it would be amazing. John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 198283, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. Vale were in serious danger of relegation from the English Football League when the former Macclesfield and Shrewsbury manager, son of former Vale player Colin Askey, took charge on 4 February. Tickets were free but limited to two per person. [17] They came up as champions the following season and in the 193031 season were placed fifth in the second tier of English football, their highest ever league finish. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. I have never expressed a desire to leave. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. [23] Gordon Lee took the helm following this punishment, and steered the club to promotion at the end of the 196970 campaign. The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. [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. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. Talks have stalled, which led to Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration if a buyer was not found by 5 May. The club was formed in 1876, and has had a number of promotions and relegations throughout its history. It was horrible coming to games. 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