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. original sound - Dion \ port vale owner. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. During the 199596 season Vale recorded one of their greatest FA Cup giant-killings when they defeated holders Everton 21. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. [70] However the 50,000 project opened at a capacity of 40,000 (360 seated); still highly ambitious. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. [61], Around November 1920, club chairman Frank Huntbach came up with the nickname of "the Valiants". [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. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. The club has come back to the fans. Something went wrong, please try again later. And we know we can compete there.". 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.. 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. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [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. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. season The 2003-04 season was Port Vale 's 92nd season of football in the English Football League, and fourth successive season (41st overall) in the Second Division. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. A joy to watch. Carol Shanahan bought the club in 2019 and manager Darrell Clarke secured promotion out of the League Two play-offs at the end of the 202122 season. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. 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. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. [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. 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. [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. I have never expressed a desire to leave. However, owner Carol Shanahan has now confirmed the club are hoping the move will instead happen in time for the start of the 2023/24 campaign. [26] There was controversy however following the club's defeat to mid-table League Two side Exeter City in the Second Round on 6 December 2015, after which Smurthwaite stated he felt "humiliated, ashamed and embarrassed" and said that plans to sign a striker in the January transfer window would be scrapped. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 198283, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. Despite this Rudge masterminded an eighth-place finish their highest in the pyramid since 1931. 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. DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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. Through her position as co-chair of the local Opportunity Area Partnership Board, Carol facilitated links with school improvement projects to provide academic resources for young people (aligned to the curriculum) so they could continue to engage with education. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). [21], Vale ended a six-season stay in the Third Division with relegation at the end of the 196465 campaign. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. 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. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. Under her leadership and direction, the Hubb Foundation continues to expand to help more and more families and extend the range of support it offers to young people. [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. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. 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. 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. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. Port Vale LIVE! "But the first action we took was to buy Vale Park too. [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. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. "But there's a lot of relief. [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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. [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. [110] Gordon Lee (196970), John McGrath (198283) and Micky Adams (201213) also secured promotions. It has been a humbling experience. 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. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. Everythings right for the players. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. [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. [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. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. 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. 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. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. Carol Shanahan said: "We have spent a lot of time looking at successful clubs and clubs that have failed. The freehold and the land around is now owned by the club.". [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. The Hubb Foundation, under Carols direction, has gone above and beyond in terms of tackling poverty and disadvantage here in the Potteries. A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. [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. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. "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.". The Shanahans are regulars at Vale games, home and away. [100] Port Vale are the only club in the top four divisions of English football to have beaten the other 91 clubs of the Football League and Premier League in a competitive league fixture.[101]. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. [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. 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. [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. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. 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Carol (pictured) said: I am absolutely overwhelmed by this honour which reflects the hard work and generosity of everyone involved with the Hubb Foundation and Port Vale Community Hub. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. 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. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. [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. [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. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan receives OBE 8 December 2021 @OfficialPVFC Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. The manager said: "I think it is possibly half a squad that we need to get. 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. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. 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. 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. 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! 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. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. Of course it would, it would be amazing. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. Port Vale is under new ownership. Port Vale fans have responded to the club's new ownership by forming a steady queue to buy season tickets. New Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan have come in to "liberate the club" Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin. 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. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. Read full article. [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. 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. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions. [11] The concern in January was over the future of manager Micky Adams, and the apparent reluctance of Smurthwaite to offer a contract despite the positive results on the field as the manager's contract came close to its expiry at the end of the season; once a contract was promised Adams stated that "He has talked about it, now he has to deliver. 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. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. [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. Its a good environment. [47] Smurthwaite appointed Neil Aspin as the club's new manager on 4 October, and also brought in John Rudge in an advisory role. 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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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,. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). 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. [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. 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. The oldest are The Memoirs of Seth Bottomley printed in the 1990s and the Vale Park Beano, which has been printed since 1997. [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. Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. The big thing is not to over-promise. Askey is out of contract at the end of the month and has been offered a new deal. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . 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. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. 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If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [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. 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. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. 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. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [64][65] Two months later he was reported to have launched an unsuccessful bid to purchase crisis-hit club Bury. [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.
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