[8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [55] They stabilised in the division under new boss Rob Page, before chairman Norman Smurthwaite orchestrated the departure of Page and his squad in favour of the club's first foreign manager, Bruno Ribeiro, in June 2016. 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. That ain't going to happen at Port Vale, because if it does, Plan B will be around the corner." We have a number of writers who cover Vale. 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. We are not going to. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has been blasted over his "outrageous" decision not to appoint Jimmy Floyd Haselbaink due to fears of racist abuse from the club's own fans. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' 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. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. 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. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. [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". [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. 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. 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. 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.". But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. 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[36] The team also had some success in the Anglo-Italian Cup, as they qualified for the final at Wembley, where they lost 52 to then Italian Serie B side Genoa. [62] For the next four years the club switched to a design of a knight on a horse with the text "Port Vale" at the top. [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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [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. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. CHAIR: . Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. The big thing is not to over-promise. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. The club was under threat of administration if a new buyer was not found, but salvation came in the form of Shanahan and husband Kevin. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. "That can only help the manager of the football club. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. 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. Talks have stalled, which led to Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration if a buyer was not found by 5 May. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. [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. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. Port Vale players take part in a training session. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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. In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan with club captain Tom Pope. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. FOUNDATION LEAD COACHES: Jake Mountford, CJ Rowley, Stephen Leyland, Lewis Beeston, Zakh Poots, FOUNDATION ASSISTANT COACHES: Carl Holdcroft, Jake Smith, Holly Edwards, Ian Gardiner, Lewis Shaw, Joshua Jones, Aaron Louisa, FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS / COACHES: Jay Cooper, Alfie Goodwin, Adam Khan, Miles Brain, Tafari Davies, FOUNDATION DEGREE STUDENTS / COACHES: Aiden Nixon, Owen Bates, Conrad Wilcox, Harry Deaville, Josh Halket, Ethan Walker, PVFC GIRLS AND WOMENs COACHES: Holly Edwards, Amelia Whitehouse, Rob Goodwin, Steve Hansbury, Bev Clarke, Ethan Armstrong, Zakh Poots, Ethan Walker, Jake Mountford, Wayne Cowley, Scott Gidman, Stacey Boreham, Daniel Johnson, Dean Wilson Cunningham, Jack Day. original sound - Dion \ port vale owner. 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. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. 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. 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. The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. The manager has steered the Vale clear of relegation trouble since he was appointed on February 4. Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. [30] He continued to reveal that he had been physically assaulted by three Vale supporters in April 2014, though Staffordshire Police could find no record of Smurthwaite's complaint. [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. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. 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!! Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. [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. 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! [16] Despite not wanting him to resign, once Adams left the club Smurthwaite initiated a policy of experimenting with young players in the hope of turning a profit from player sales in the future. "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.". [22] In 1967, former Ballon d'Or winner Stanley Matthews succeeded Jackie Mudie as manager, though he resigned a year later after Vale were expelled from the Football League for allegedly making illegal payments to players in contravention of FA rules this punishment was reduced on appeal to a re-election vote, which the club won. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. [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. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. Port Vale fans have responded to the club's new ownership by forming a steady queue to buy season tickets. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. [68] The stadium underwent numerous upgrades after Bill Bell was elected as chairman in 1987, who aimed to make it "fit for the Premiership". 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. 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. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. showed us not to have doubts. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. "[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. 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The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". 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. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. And we know we can compete there.". [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. [1] He sold the business two years later and moved to Nottingham, where he bought a chain of estate agents that he later sold on to the Halifax. After becoming one of the more prominent football clubs in Staffordshire, Burslem Port Vale were invited to become founder members of the Football League Second Division in 1892. Ticket News 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. [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. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". Its a good environment. Port Vale are preparing for their biggest crowd so far in what owner Carol Shanahan has termed a 'season of discovery' on and off the pitch. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. It has been a humbling experience. 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. He and his then business partner Paul Wildes bought Vale and the ground from the administrators for 1.25m in November 2012. [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. I feel hugely uplifted. [51] He was hospitalised after being struck by a car whilst walking outside Vale Park on 25 January 2019. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. [1] His father and family are from the Sunderland area; he owned a business in the North East between 1999 and 2007 and was a season ticket holder at Sunderland for seven seasons. Volunteers with paintbrushes are busy doing touch-up jobs, while boss John Askey takes a pre-season session on the training ground adjacent to the stadium. Port Vale FC latest news - Stoke Sentinel frontpage Sport Football Port Vale Port Vale FC is a professional football club playing in League One of the Football League based in Stoke-on-Trent.. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. 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