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. Everyone wants to do well for the club because were getting really well looked after. "[12], PVFC Limited, the club's holding company, was hit with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs in July 2014; Smurthwaite insisted this would not affect the club and that a funding error caused the problem and expected the order to be withdrawn. [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. 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. The club has come back to the fans. 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. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. Port Vale is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan has been awarded an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. Port Vale 2022/2023 Squad, Players, Stadium, Kits, and much more. [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. Also present was our man, Mike Baggaley, but he was sworn to secrecy. DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. I will never allow a manager to tell me that's football and I should accept it. And if you can get the environment right, good things usually happen., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. "But now we have a clear vision. [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". [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. [50] Adams returned as manager at the end of the 201011 campaign, but this was not enough to placate fans who demanded a change in the boardroom after a series of promised investments failed to come to fruition. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. He steered the club clear of relegation. Port Vale owner's son shaves head in promotion celebrations! [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. Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. 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!! [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. "On behalf of the club, Carol and Kevin would like to thank everybody for their huge support during this process and look forward to the future success of Port Vale.". Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. "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. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. 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. 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. 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. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. 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! 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. Port Vale fans queueing all night for tickets to see Sunday's League Two play-off semi-final at Swindon sums up the spirit in the club, says director Martin Tideswell. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. "But there's a lot of relief. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. [68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt. 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. During the 199596 season Vale recorded one of their greatest FA Cup giant-killings when they defeated holders Everton 21. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000. [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. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. 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 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. The Old Recreation Ground was Vale's home from 1913 to 1950, and was located in Hanley, standing on what is now the multi-storey car park for the Potteries Shopping Centre. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. [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. Read full article. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. 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. [1] However, documented evidence of football from that era is extremely scarce and research by historian Jeff Kent indicated that it was probably formed in 1879 as an offshoot of Porthill Victoria F.C. Port Vale's new owners, Carol and Kevin Shanahan, have made clear they were impressed with the job Askey has done since he was appointed on February 4. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. 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. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. 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. Flores joined the Port in 2013 and leads the design, construction and delivery of new real estate developments and facilities throughout the 1,900-acre campus. [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. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. [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. [109] He was followed by Norman Low, who led Vale to the Fourth Division title in 195859. 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 official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. 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. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". The club's co-owner and Chair has been recognised alongside others nationwide who have made a significant contribution to the UK's Covid-19 response. "So, you build it. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. It has been a tough few years being a Vale fan - I know, I have been to all the matches myself - but It will change from today. 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. 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. Spotlight on John Askey's Port Vale continues Mirror Sport series on life away from Premier League. Carol Shanahan says it was "the hardest thing I've ever done" with Vale currently sitting a point and a place adrift of the play-offs. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. [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. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [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. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". Burslem has suffered with the demise of the traditional pottery, coal-mining and steel industries, and empty shops are a feature of the towns decline. The club had only sold 183 tickets from when they were launched in January until Carol and Kevin Shanahan were announced as the new owners on Tuesday. 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 average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. [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. 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. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. [17] They came up as champions the following season and in the 193031 season were placed fifth in the second tier of English football, their highest ever league finish. Horton led the club to Football League Trophy success in 2001, as Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Steve Brooker scored the goals to secure a 21 victory over Brentford in the final at the Millennium Stadium. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. John Askey has confirmed he has been offered a new contract to stay at Port Vale - and is pressing on with plans to rebuild the squad this summer. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. 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. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. [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. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. Of course it would, it would be amazing. I have never expressed a desire to leave. Askey is out of contract at the end of the month and has been offered a new deal. [18] He later claimed that he had considered appointing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as manager, but decided against it partly because he believed that a racist minority of the club's supporters would make appointing a black manager a bad idea. [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. But it was a different story a few months ago as Vale for a third straight season only narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League. CHAIR: . [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [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. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. The decline was arrested when manager Micky Adams achieved automatic promotion from League Two in the 201213 season, though they were relegated back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season after a failed experiment with a continental staff and playing style. now please get back to your day job and continue the sterling work in the community. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. 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. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. People feel that the club does have a future. The club had little success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, despite being briefly managed by Stanley Matthews, and were forced to apply for re-election after breaking FA rules on illegal payments in 1968. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. 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. "But the first action we took was to buy Vale Park too. 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. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park.

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