"With the new owners coming in, I think a lot of things are going to change at the football club and people will get treated right. [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. It has been a humbling experience. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. Of course it would, it would be amazing. We have a lot of repairing, healing and growing to do in this club for the next year or so, at the same time as building what happens on the pitch.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. "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. 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. The owners of Burslem-based Synectics Solutions have purchased the football club whilst the freehold of the ground, which includes the land and stadium, has been purchased by the club through an independent financial vehicle - PV Holdings Limited. 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. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. [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. [68] The stadium underwent numerous upgrades after Bill Bell was elected as chairman in 1987, who aimed to make it "fit for the Premiership". "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' 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. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. 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. [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. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. 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. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. [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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). The average price for real estate on Vale is $59,525. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. [53] The club finally exited administration on 20 November 2012,[54] and Tom Pope scored 33 goals to fire Vale to promotion back to League One with a third-place finish. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The Hubb Foundation, under Carols direction, has gone above and beyond in terms of tackling poverty and disadvantage here in the Potteries. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . is also a long-running fanzine, and has been printed since August 2000; the name was inspired by a remark by then-manager Brian Horton to local journalist Derek Davis following a defeat to Tranmere Rovers. 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. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. 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. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. And we know we can compete there.". Gordon Lee guided the club to promotion back to the Third Division the following season, where they would remain until relegation at the end of the 197778 campaign. Interview | Catch up with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE 25 October 2022. 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. The fans' forum is being run by the Supporters' Club and is being held in the Valiant Suite at Vale Park. [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 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. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. [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". "We're not going to gamble our future by spending ridiculous amounts," Carol Shanahan told BBC Radio Stoke. I have never expressed a desire to leave. Port Vale owner's son shaves head in promotion celebrations! A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. 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. 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!! More than 3,500 season tickets have been sold for the new campaign, with fans who had stayed away because of the clubs decline having returned. A few months ago the atmosphere was really toxic, recalled Carol. [79] Supporters also produced three unofficial fanzines. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). [64] From 1982 the club introduced a design based on that of a schoolchild who won a competition, which featured a bottle oven and the Stafford knot, associated with the city of Stoke-on-Trent's pottery industry and the history of the local area. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. 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. [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. Port Vale is under new ownership. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. He steered the club clear of relegation trouble, finishing eight points clear after last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bury on the final game of the season. 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. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. Hubb Foundation staff worked closely with more than 50 schools across the Potteries to identify the most vulnerable families and Carol constantly assessed the level of support required to meet their needs. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. CHAIR: . 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. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. Port Vale players take part in a training session. [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]. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. Also present was our man, Mike Baggaley, but he was sworn to secrecy. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. 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. 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. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. Trade went up and everything thrived on the back of that success.. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [43] Smurthwaite issued a statement on 2 May apologising for relegation, and stated that he would be stepping down as chairman and would no longer attend games as he looked to sell the club. [8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [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. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. "So, you build it. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. 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. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. [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. 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. [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. [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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [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. 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. John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 198283, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. 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.. We are not going to. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. [23] Gordon Lee took the helm following this punishment, and steered the club to promotion at the end of the 196970 campaign. single-family home with a list price of $599000. [62][64] The current crest was introduced in February 2013, which was a modern rehash of the crest the club introduced in 1956; it included local historical references: the Portland Vases representing Josiah Wedgwood, the Scythe coming from the house crest of the Sneyd family and the silver cross appearing from the house crest of the Audley family, as well as the Stafford knot above the crest. [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. 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