"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. 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 Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. [104], Tom Morgan was the first Port Vale manager to win a league title with the club, taking them to the top of the Third Division North at the end of the 192930 season. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. As a society we face unprecedented challenges because of the pandemic and Im extremely proud to see the charity I founded and the companies I run playing a key role in putting local communities, families and people first., Note: For more information about the Hubb Foundation, visit: TheHubbFoundation.com. [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. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. [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. [88] The singer Simon Webbe was signed up to the club's youth side as a teenager until a torn ligament at age seventeen put an end to any sporting ambitions. 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. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. [58] He returned to the role the following season and threatened to put the club into administration if a buyer was not found by May 2019, a fate which was avoided when Carol and Kevin Shanahan completed their takeover. The 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. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [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. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. Significantly, 10 of the 12 areas identified, including ourselves, Oldham and Bradford, have a football club, said Shanahan. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. 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View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. 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. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 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. [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. 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. 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!! They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. [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. [67] Located opposite the church on Waterloo Road, directly on the Hanley and Burslem tram line, it played host to the club for 27 years, including twelve Football League seasons. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. 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[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]. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. 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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. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. Off Market. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. [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. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. original sound - Dion \ port vale owner. [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. [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. [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]. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "[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". 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. [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. [5] It was revealed that Smurthwaite had funded the initial takeover, and that the pair had a disagreement following defeat to Bristol Rovers in March, with Smurthwaite insisting on a more public approach to take pressure off the manager and players. I feel hugely uplifted. [21], Vale ended a six-season stay in the Third Division with relegation at the end of the 196465 campaign. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 9735 Vale Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. That ain't going to happen at Port Vale, because if it does, Plan B will be around the corner." [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. [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. And we know we can compete there.". [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. 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. The oldest are The Memoirs of Seth Bottomley printed in the 1990s and the Vale Park Beano, which has been printed since 1997. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [61], Around November 1920, club chairman Frank Huntbach came up with the nickname of "the Valiants". [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. Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. The freehold and the land around is now owned by the club.". As a result, season tickets are selling again, out-of-contract manager John Askey is in negotiations to stay next season and fans are smiling again. 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. It was horrible coming to games. Port Vale's Darrell Clarke: 'There were a lot of dark days and will be in future' Ben Fisher Manager returned to the dugout this month after a close family bereavement and knows Saturday's. Spotlight on John Askey's Port Vale continues Mirror Sport series on life away from Premier League. Ticket News [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. 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. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. "But there's a lot of relief. 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. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. 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. The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. [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. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 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. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. The Port Vale owner's son Patrick Shanahan has his very long locks shaved off by the club's players as they celebrate their League Two play-off final win against Mansfield. 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. A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. [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. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000.
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