[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. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. Ron Suart has served as both caretaker and interim manager. 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. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. single-family home with a list price of $599000. [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. Vale fought for promotion, but finished outside the play-off zone on goal difference. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. 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. [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". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday 28 January (3pm kick-off). 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. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt. Women at the end of the 202021 season. 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. [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. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). [29] Helped by the goals of prolific Welshman Andy Jones, Vale were promoted back to the third tier in 198586 after losing just once at Vale Park in the league all season. 2565 SE Vale Ct, Pt Orchard, WA is a single family home that contains 1,206 sq ft and was built in 1976. 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. Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite in talks to sell non-league stadium Port Vale FC Bookmark Bury FC LIVE: League One side on verge of EFL expulsion, four parties interested in. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". [105] The women's section also runs girls teams at under-9, under-11, under-12, under-13, under-14 and under-16 level. 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. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. [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. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. [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. [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. "There are three lots of people - the ones that have kept coming, the ones who haven't and can now come home, and the ones who don't yet realise they are Vale fans. I am particularly proud of the work that the Hubb Foundation is doing in supporting children, young people and their families in some of our most deprived areas in the city. 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. 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. [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. [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. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . [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. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. [64] Four years later a more complex badge emerged, again based on the Burslem coat of arms but this time also featuring the scythe of the Tunstall arms, the fretted cross of Audley, and two Josiah Wedgwood pots. 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. [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. [47] Smurthwaite appointed Neil Aspin as the club's new manager on 4 October, and also brought in John Rudge in an advisory role. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. 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. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. [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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [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. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. [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. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. [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. [59] Manager Darrell Clarke returned from a close family bereavement to lead Vale through the League Two play-off semi-finals at the end of the 202122 season. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. [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 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. [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. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. 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. 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