Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. Hopefully all the hard work thats going on off the pitch, we can replicate on it, and get the results everybody wants. 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. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. 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. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. It has been a humbling experience. [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. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. I have never expressed a desire to leave. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HEAD COACH: Daryl Taylor, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH: Aaron Watkins, ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM ANALYST:Callum Brown. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 198283, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. The club has come back to the fans. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. Everyone is smiling and the mood is upbeat. [57] Smurthwaite went on to issue a statement to condemn "disgraceful abuse" he had received and to urge supporters to not to use "inappropriate language" during protests and to consider the effect of protests on the club and the players; he stated that he was only involved in "major" decisions at the club and left day-to-day decisions to CEO Colin Garlick. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. 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He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. 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. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. "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. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. The deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. [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 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. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. [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. [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. [9] More worry came in December, when The Sunday People revealed that Smurthwaite had e-mailed agents pleading poverty over the club's finances. They spent 16 non-consecutive seasons in the Second Division, punctuated by winning the Third Division North title in 192930, before dropping back into the third tier for a much longer stay at the end of the 193536 campaign. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. showed us not to have doubts. 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,. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. [58] He went on to name John Askey as the club's new manager on 4 February. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. 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. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. But while the details of his contract are being negotiated, the manager has been speaking to players as the club prepares to publish its retained list. [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". 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.. [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. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. 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. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Morecambe on Saturday 21 January (3pm kick-off). Youve just got to look at last year with how well England did at the World Cup. 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. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. Something went wrong, please try again later. [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. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. However, List of Port Vale F.C. Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. [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. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. CHAIR: . He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. 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. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. 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. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since.". Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. [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. [37][38] Ribeiro resigned as manager of Port Vale on 26 December, hours after witnessing his side lose 10 at home to Walsall; Smurthwaite put Michael Brown in temporary charge. We are going to get better every single year. [85] For the football game FIFA 2000, he provided an original theme song with "It's Only Us", on the condition that Port Vale should be included in the game, which they were, located in the Rest of World section. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. 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. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. Carol is a true champion for the city. Read full article. 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. 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. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. The big thing is not to over-promise. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. [2], Smurthwaite was part of the investment group, led by Paul Wildes, that took Port Vale out of administration in November 2012. [21] The 195354 season saw Vale winning the Third Division North title as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing out to eventual winners West Bromwich Albion in controversial fashion, in which an Albert Leake goal was disallowed for offside. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. [81] The OneValeFan fansite is the largest independent Port Vale website and has been running since 1996; it was originally titled There's only one Vale fan in Bristol? [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. 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. [21], Vale ended a six-season stay in the Third Division with relegation at the end of the 196465 campaign. [25] With Vale occupying 17th-place at Christmas, Smurthwaite declared that 'Plan B' had been triggered, meaning the signing of "seasoned, higher grade" players, whilst he admitted he felt "a little bit hoodwinked" as Ribeiro's friends in the game (Jos Mourinho, Aitor Karanka, and Carlos Carvalhal) had provided him with glowing references but had thus far failed to lend any of their players to the Vale. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Buy Tickets | Port Vale vs Peterborough United 6 January 2023. [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. [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. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. "[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". [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. I will never allow a manager to tell me that's football and I should accept it. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. 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. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. 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. [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. [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. 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. Port Vale players take part in a training session. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. 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. 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. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. The co-owner and chair of Port Vale Football Club has been made an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. The Shanahans are. [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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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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. 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. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. 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. The average price for real estate on Vale is $59,525. 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 club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. The fans' forum is being run by the Supporters' Club and is being held in the Valiant Suite at Vale Park. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. "But now we have a clear vision. Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. [23] Gordon Lee took the helm following this punishment, and steered the club to promotion at the end of the 196970 campaign. [42], The club came out of administration in 200304 under a fan-ownership consortium headed by Bill Bratt's Valiant 2001 consortium. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the club's . 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. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. 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. 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. 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. 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. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. [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".
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