In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. [32] He was also criticised by Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion organisation, after admitting that he had denied Hasselbaink the opportunity of being Port Vale manager due to his concern that a black manager would be abused by some supporters. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. 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. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. 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. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. [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. [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. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. [110] Gordon Lee (196970), John McGrath (198283) and Micky Adams (201213) also secured promotions. [1] He qualified as an engineer and inherited an engineering firm in Holbrooks at the age of 21 from a friend who was a "father figure" to him. [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. Port Vale is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan has been awarded an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [43] However, Horton left in February 2004, unwilling to accept the financial cutbacks imposed by the new board, and was replaced by former player Martin Foyle. 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. [39] He also installed Colin Garlick as the club's CEO, and in January stated that "I'm only really involved now when it comes to prising open the sweetie jar for the money". A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. [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. 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. Port Vale fans have responded to the club's new ownership by forming a steady queue to buy season tickets. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. 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. [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. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. [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. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. [16] Despite not wanting him to resign, once Adams left the club Smurthwaite initiated a policy of experimenting with young players in the hope of turning a profit from player sales in the future. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. "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. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. 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. [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. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. 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. 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. The self-made multi-millionaire Cov Kid - owner and chairman of League One rivals Port Vale - says he values the club at no more than 6million and is confident that potential buyers are out . Everyone wants to do well for the club because were getting really well looked after. The co-owner and chair of Port Vale Football Club has been made an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. [97], The club's highest attendance at Vale Park is 49,768 against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on 20 February 1960, whilst the lowest is 554 against Middlesbrough U21 in the EFL Trophy on 16 October 2018. Something went wrong, please try again later. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. 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. [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. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. 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. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". However, List of Port Vale F.C. Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. [25], Smurthwaite was rumoured to have planned to sack Page live on BT Sport if the club lost an FA Cup First Round replay to Maidenhead United, though he dismissed the rumour as untrue. 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. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. 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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. [26] Despite this poor finish in John McGrath's first season, they eventually achieved their first success for thirteen years in 198283 by winning promotion out of the Fourth Division in third place. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. 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. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [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. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. [19] Smurthwaite caused controversy by telling a reporter that supporters who only attended away matches (due partly to Vale Park's high ticket costs) "disgusted" him and that they should "go and support another club". The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. [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.
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