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. 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.. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. [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. 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. 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. [48] Aspin steered the club away from relegation by the end of the 201718 season, and in June 2018 Smurthwaite revealed that he had rejected another offer to buy the club from an unnamed bidder. Social mobility is a problem, with Stoke having been identified by the Government as one of 12 areas in the country in need of significant investment. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. [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". Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. [24] However, the 1970s did not prove a successful period for the Valiants, as the club languished in the bottom half of the Third Division for much of the decade. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? 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. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. 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. 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. The Hubb Foundation, under Carols direction, has gone above and beyond in terms of tackling poverty and disadvantage here in the Potteries. People feel that the club does have a future. 9735 Vale Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245. The club has come back to the fans. Its a good environment. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. [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. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. [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. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. 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. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. [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. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. 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. 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. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. Watch Next. [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? DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. single-family home with a list price of $599000. [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. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. [105] The women's section also runs girls teams at under-9, under-11, under-12, under-13, under-14 and under-16 level. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. "But there's a lot of relief. [23] Gordon Lee took the helm following this punishment, and steered the club to promotion at the end of the 196970 campaign. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. "If it all goes through I would be asking all Vale fans that, if they can invest, to go out and buy a season ticket. 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. Youve just got to look at last year with how well England did at the World Cup. 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. [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. 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. [21] Smurthwaite denied Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis's claim that Smurthwaite threatened to close the club down during the dispute, but retracted his threat to bar police officers from entering the ground during the match. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. [95] Tom Pope and Martin Foyle have also scored more than 100 goals for the club. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. Significantly, 10 of the 12 areas identified, including ourselves, Oldham and Bradford, have a football club, said Shanahan. [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. Everyone wants to do well for the club because were getting really well looked after. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . 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. Talks have stalled, which led to Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration if a buyer was not found by 5 May. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In 199798, relegation was avoided on the final day of the season with a 40 win over Huddersfield Town, at the expense of Manchester City and Stoke City. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. 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. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. [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 Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. It's a new era for the club. Carol is a true champion for the city. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. With 215,206 supporters turning out in 46 League Two games during the 200910 season, Vale attracted an average league attendance of 4,678. 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 first action has been for the club to purchase Vale Park in its entirety and bring it back under the ownership of the club. [80] Derek I'm Gutted! 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. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Something went wrong, please try again later. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. Read full article. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. "So, you build it. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. [8] Smurthwaite responded by stating that the newspaper had been banned for contacting him personally for comment on the story rather than the club's media team, and that he was also frustrated with a Sentinel reporter for attempting to report facts which Smurthwaite had disclosed to the journalist "in confidence". "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . [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. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. showed us not to have doubts. [13] Smurthwaite continued to effect changes at the club, controversially axing the system of door-to-door lottery collectors and banishing the Port Vale Community Trust out of Vale Park. Something went wrong, please try again later. [11] In 1892, the club were invited to become founder members of the Football League Second Division after proving themselves a strong club in the Midland League. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. CHAIR: . During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. We are not going to. The sun is shining on Vale Park. 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. The history of Port Vale begins in 1876. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. [92] The highest transfer fee received for a Vale player is 2,000,000 from Wimbledon for Gareth Ainsworth on 29 October 1998, while Ainsworth was also the most expensive player bought, costing 500,000 from Lincoln City on 11 September 1997. [58] He went on to name John Askey as the club's new manager on 4 February. [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. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. 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. [21] Three years later, the club were again relegated, and once again became founder members of a division this time the Football League Fourth Division. However, List of Port Vale F.C. now please get back to your day job and continue the sterling work in the community. [92] The most capped player is Chris Birchall, who earned 27 caps for Trinidad and Tobago while at the club. Read about our approach to external linking. The club was formed in 1876, and has had a number of promotions and relegations throughout its history. "[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". We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free them, said Shanahan of her 4million buy-out of the struggling League Two club. Tickets were free but limited to two per person. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. [26] Despite this poor finish in John McGrath's first season, they eventually achieved their first success for thirteen years in 198283 by winning promotion out of the Fourth Division in third place. 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. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. That ain't going to happen at Port Vale, because if it does, Plan B will be around the corner." 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. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. [96] The first Vale player to score in an international match was Sammy Morgan, who scored for Northern Ireland against Spain on 16 February 1972. [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. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. was formed in 1876, following a meeting at Port Vale House, from where the club was supposed to have taken its name. [42] Brown remained as caretaker-manager for the rest of the season, but was unable to save the club from relegation back into League Two. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [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. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. [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. 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