[37] Vale made a slow start to the 199697 campaign, with protests forming against chairman Bill Bell, and the sale of Steve Guppy to Leicester City for 800,000. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. We are not going to. The Shanahans are. 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. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. 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. They began at the Meadows in Limekiln Lane, Longport, now Scott Lidgett Road,[67] and then moved on to Westport Meadows in 1881, where they played for three years. 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. [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. 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. 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. [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. [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 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. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. 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. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. 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. 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], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. [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. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. and took its name from the valley of canal ports where the team played. 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.. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. The club had little success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, despite being briefly managed by Stanley Matthews, and were forced to apply for re-election after breaking FA rules on illegal payments in 1968. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [81] The OneValeFan fansite is the largest independent Port Vale website and has been running since 1996; it was originally titled There's only one Vale fan in Bristol? "[61] He went on to claim that fans protests against him had cost the club a 500,000 stadium sponsorship deal, that he had never received a "formal offer" for the club and that he would put the club into administration if no new owner was in place by 5 May. [55] They stabilised in the division under new boss Rob Page, before chairman Norman Smurthwaite orchestrated the departure of Page and his squad in favour of the club's first foreign manager, Bruno Ribeiro, in June 2016. The club has come back to the fans. Youve just got to look at last year with how well England did at the World Cup. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. [98] The youngest player to play for the club is Nelson Agho, who was aged 15 years and 262 days on his debut against Walsall in the EFL Trophy on 13 November 2018. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. [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. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They spent 13 non-consecutive seasons in the division, punctuated by two seasons in the Midland League, before they resigned due to financial difficulties and entered liquidation in 1907. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. Port Vale FC latest news - Stoke Sentinel frontpage Sport Football Port Vale Port Vale FC is a professional football club playing in League One of the Football League based in Stoke-on-Trent.. Something went wrong, please try again later. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. [34], Smurthwaite renewed his dispute with The Sentinel by banning the newspaper from attending the club's press conference where the successor to Page was named. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite, a deal that was signed this morning to begin a new era at Vale Park. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. 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, Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first, Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration. [79] Supporters also produced three unofficial fanzines. 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. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. [56][57] The result was relegation back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season, after which Smurthwaite resigned as chairman. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. A joy to watch. 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. [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. single-family home with a list price of $599000. 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. Bill Bratt William Amos Bratt MBE (born 1945) is an English insurance broker and former football club chairman who was the chair of Port Vale from 2003 to 2011. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. I will never allow a manager to tell me that's football and I should accept it. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. 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! Boss Askey who recently signed a three-year deal reckons the only way is up and, after painting the white lines on the pitch ahead of training, revealed his excitement at the challenge ahead. [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. [75] One study in 2019 ranked the Port Vale-Stoke City rivalry as the joint-28th biggest rivalry in English professional football, with the Port Vale-Crewe Alexandra game being the 14th biggest rivalry. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. Tickets were free but limited to two per person. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. 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. [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. 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. Read full article. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. 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. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. [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. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. 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. 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[9] More worry came in December, when The Sunday People revealed that Smurthwaite had e-mailed agents pleading poverty over the club's finances. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. [72], The club has a fierce rivalry with Stoke City, as City are based in the town of Stoke-upon-Trent, but only a small percentage of residents in the town are Vale fans. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. 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. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. [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. [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. Since then, the Shanahans have made several bids to buy both the club and their Vale Park ground - which was owned by Smurthwaite through a separate company. [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 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. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. The big thing is not to over-promise. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. [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. Despite this Rudge masterminded an eighth-place finish their highest in the pyramid since 1931. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. [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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). Vale fought for promotion, but finished outside the play-off zone on goal difference. "So, you build it. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. [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. 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. The Old Recreation Ground was Vale's home from 1913 to 1950, and was located in Hanley, standing on what is now the multi-storey car park for the Potteries Shopping Centre. Watch Next. [22] In 1967, former Ballon d'Or winner Stanley Matthews succeeded Jackie Mudie as manager, though he resigned a year later after Vale were expelled from the Football League for allegedly making illegal payments to players in contravention of FA rules this punishment was reduced on appeal to a re-election vote, which the club won. [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]. 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. [108] Freddie Steele repeated the feat during the 195354 campaign, also taking the club to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. [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. He steered the club clear of relegation. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt.
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[37] Vale made a slow start to the 199697 campaign, with protests forming against chairman Bill Bell, and the sale of Steve Guppy to Leicester City for 800,000. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. We are not going to. The Shanahans are. 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. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. 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. They began at the Meadows in Limekiln Lane, Longport, now Scott Lidgett Road,[67] and then moved on to Westport Meadows in 1881, where they played for three years. 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. [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. 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. 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. [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. [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 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. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. 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. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. 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. 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], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. [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. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. and took its name from the valley of canal ports where the team played. 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.. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. The club had little success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, despite being briefly managed by Stanley Matthews, and were forced to apply for re-election after breaking FA rules on illegal payments in 1968. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [81] The OneValeFan fansite is the largest independent Port Vale website and has been running since 1996; it was originally titled There's only one Vale fan in Bristol? "[61] He went on to claim that fans protests against him had cost the club a 500,000 stadium sponsorship deal, that he had never received a "formal offer" for the club and that he would put the club into administration if no new owner was in place by 5 May. [55] They stabilised in the division under new boss Rob Page, before chairman Norman Smurthwaite orchestrated the departure of Page and his squad in favour of the club's first foreign manager, Bruno Ribeiro, in June 2016. The club has come back to the fans. Youve just got to look at last year with how well England did at the World Cup. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. [98] The youngest player to play for the club is Nelson Agho, who was aged 15 years and 262 days on his debut against Walsall in the EFL Trophy on 13 November 2018. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. [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. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They spent 13 non-consecutive seasons in the division, punctuated by two seasons in the Midland League, before they resigned due to financial difficulties and entered liquidation in 1907. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. Port Vale FC latest news - Stoke Sentinel frontpage Sport Football Port Vale Port Vale FC is a professional football club playing in League One of the Football League based in Stoke-on-Trent.. Something went wrong, please try again later. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. [34], Smurthwaite renewed his dispute with The Sentinel by banning the newspaper from attending the club's press conference where the successor to Page was named. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite, a deal that was signed this morning to begin a new era at Vale Park. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. 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, Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first, Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration. [79] Supporters also produced three unofficial fanzines. 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. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. [56][57] The result was relegation back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season, after which Smurthwaite resigned as chairman. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. A joy to watch. 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. [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. single-family home with a list price of $599000. 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. Bill Bratt William Amos Bratt MBE (born 1945) is an English insurance broker and former football club chairman who was the chair of Port Vale from 2003 to 2011. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. I will never allow a manager to tell me that's football and I should accept it. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. 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! Boss Askey who recently signed a three-year deal reckons the only way is up and, after painting the white lines on the pitch ahead of training, revealed his excitement at the challenge ahead. [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. [75] One study in 2019 ranked the Port Vale-Stoke City rivalry as the joint-28th biggest rivalry in English professional football, with the Port Vale-Crewe Alexandra game being the 14th biggest rivalry. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. Tickets were free but limited to two per person. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. 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. [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. 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. Read full article. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. 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. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. [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. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. 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. 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[9] More worry came in December, when The Sunday People revealed that Smurthwaite had e-mailed agents pleading poverty over the club's finances. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. [72], The club has a fierce rivalry with Stoke City, as City are based in the town of Stoke-upon-Trent, but only a small percentage of residents in the town are Vale fans. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. 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. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. [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. [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. Since then, the Shanahans have made several bids to buy both the club and their Vale Park ground - which was owned by Smurthwaite through a separate company. [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 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. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. The big thing is not to over-promise. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. [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. Despite this Rudge masterminded an eighth-place finish their highest in the pyramid since 1931. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. [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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). Vale fought for promotion, but finished outside the play-off zone on goal difference. "So, you build it. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. [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. 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. The Old Recreation Ground was Vale's home from 1913 to 1950, and was located in Hanley, standing on what is now the multi-storey car park for the Potteries Shopping Centre. Watch Next. [22] In 1967, former Ballon d'Or winner Stanley Matthews succeeded Jackie Mudie as manager, though he resigned a year later after Vale were expelled from the Football League for allegedly making illegal payments to players in contravention of FA rules this punishment was reduced on appeal to a re-election vote, which the club won. [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]. 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. [108] Freddie Steele repeated the feat during the 195354 campaign, also taking the club to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. [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. He steered the club clear of relegation. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt.
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