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. 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,. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. "So, you build it. [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. [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. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. 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. We are not going to. [45] Sinnott was sacked in September 2008 and following an unsuccessful tenure from Dean Glover, Micky Adams was appointed as the club's new manager in June 2009. was formed in 1876, following a meeting at Port Vale House, from where the club was supposed to have taken its name. 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. 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. 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. 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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. 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. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. "[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". [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. He steered the club clear of relegation. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. [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. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. It was horrible coming to games. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the club's . 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. It's a new era for the club. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. Anyone who comes to the ground now can see theres been a lot of changes, he said. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [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. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. It was doom and gloom last season and the ground needed a lot of TLC, which is going on now. 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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. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. 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. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. Port Vale plays a role in tackling those issues, with the kitchen at the stadium used to cook thousands of meals for vulnerable families with young children. 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. 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. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. [105] The women's section also runs girls teams at under-9, under-11, under-12, under-13, under-14 and under-16 level. 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. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. [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. During the pandemic lockdown Carol oversaw the transformation of Port Vale FC into a thriving community hub which has been assisting thousands of families across Stoke-on-Trent for more than six months. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). During the 199596 season Vale recorded one of their greatest FA Cup giant-killings when they defeated holders Everton 21. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. [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. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. [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. [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. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". Off Market. "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. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. 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. 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. [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. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. [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. [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. [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. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". The sun is shining on Vale Park. Ticket News 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! [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. [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. 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 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. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. [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. [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. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. 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. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. Hopefully all the hard work thats going on off the pitch, we can replicate on it, and get the results everybody wants. [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. 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. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. Port Vale LIVE! "But now we have a clear vision. [30] A major cup upset came on 30 January 1988, when Vale defeated First Division side Tottenham Hotspur 21, thanks to a superb strike from Ray Walker. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. [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. 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. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. [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. 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. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . He and his then business partner Paul Wildes bought Vale and the ground from the administrators for 1.25m in November 2012. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. [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". [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. [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. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 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. "[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. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. [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. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. [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. 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. [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. 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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. [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. [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 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. 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