[19] However, after these achievements the club were once again relegated in the 193536 season and remained in the third tier until World War II. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). 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. now please get back to your day job and continue the sterling work in the community. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". [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. [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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. 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!! She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. Women at the end of the 202021 season. [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. 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". We are going to get better every single year. The history of Port Vale begins in 1876. [47] Smurthwaite appointed Neil Aspin as the club's new manager on 4 October, and also brought in John Rudge in an advisory role. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. [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 is under new ownership. [104], Tom Morgan was the first Port Vale manager to win a league title with the club, taking them to the top of the Third Division North at the end of the 192930 season. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. [15] Wilf Kirkham made his Vale debut in October 1923, and over the next ten years would score a club record 164 league and cup goals, including a club record 41 goals in the 192627 campaign. [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. [64][65] Two months later he was reported to have launched an unsuccessful bid to purchase crisis-hit club Bury. 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. "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. [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. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. "We're not going to gamble our future by spending ridiculous amounts," Carol Shanahan told BBC Radio Stoke. 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. [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. [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. The manager has steered the Vale clear of relegation trouble since he was appointed on February 4. He steered the club clear of relegation trouble, finishing eight points clear after last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bury on the final game of the season. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions. 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. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. 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. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. The freehold and the land around is now owned by the club.". He explained: "I have been offered a contract. 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. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). [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. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. Watch Next. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. 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. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. Stoke City also enjoy a higher support base in the city as a whole, especially in recent times when they have achieved promotion to the country's top division. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite, a deal that was signed this morning to begin a new era at Vale Park. A joy to watch. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. [31] After three seasons in the third tier, Rudge's Vale achieved another promotion in 198889 after Robbie Earle scored the winning goal at Vale Park to complete a 21 aggregate play-off final victory over Bristol Rovers; this marked the club's return to the Second Division after a 33-year absence.[32]. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. [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. 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. [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. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. 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. [8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. 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. Read full article. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. 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. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. [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". [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. 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. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. 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. [46], With Port Vale lying bottom of the English Football League, Smurthwaite sacked Brown on 16 September and claimed that he had been against giving Brown the job on a permanent basis in the summer but left the decision to Chief Executive Colin Garlick. 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. It's a new era for the club. Interview | Catch up with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE 25 October 2022. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. 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. Since then they have shifted 358, with staff saying fans are telling them they were waiting until the change of ownership before buying or renewing their tickets. "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. [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. Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. Its a good environment. [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. [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. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. 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. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. Something went wrong, please try again later. [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. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. [67] Located opposite the church on Waterloo Road, directly on the Hanley and Burslem tram line, it played host to the club for 27 years, including twelve Football League seasons. 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. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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. [44] Foyle was dismissed in November 2007, and his successor, Lee Sinnott, proved unable to prevent the club from being relegated into League Two after a 23rd-place finish and also oversaw a defeat to Southern League Division One Midlands club Chasetown in the FA Cup. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. Carol galvanised volunteers, local businesses and staff from Port Vale FC, and sister companies Synectics Solutions, Summit Hospitality, as well as the Port Vale Foundation and Hubb Foundation charities. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. [92] Port Vale's largest Football League victory was a 91 win over Chesterfield in the Second Division in 1932, while the heaviest loss was 100 to Sheffield United in 1892 in the same division. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. 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. [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. 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. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. 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. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . The big thing is not to over-promise. [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. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. [54][55] As the transfer window was closing, the Port Vale Supporters' Club unanimously gave a vote of no confidence in Smurthwaite and elected to begin formal protests against his ownership. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. "[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 have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. [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. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. [7] After playing at the Athletic Ground in Cobridge and The Old Recreation Ground in Hanley, the club returned to Burslem when Vale Park was opened in 1950. Also present was our man, Mike Baggaley, but he was sworn to secrecy. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. The deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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". To do this click on the cookie settings button below. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. I have never expressed a desire to leave. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. "But the first action we took was to buy Vale Park too. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". [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. 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. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. [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. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. 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. 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. When they joined the English Football League in 1892, Port Vale were playing at their fourth home ground. Askey is out of contract at the end of the month and has been offered a new deal. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . And, although the arrangement was initially only until the end of the season, it would be a major surprise if he was not now offered an extended contract. [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. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. Available shares in the community club took the area 's name 's six-and-a-half years as of. And former Football club. `` revenue generated within Vale Park is named after him and... 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