Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [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. 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. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. 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. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. "So, you build it. He explained: "I have been offered a contract. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. 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. [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 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. Read full article. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. [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. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. 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. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. [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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. However, List of Port Vale F.C. The history of Port Vale begins in 1876. 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. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. 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! 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. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football 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. [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. Port Vale plays a role in tackling those issues, with the kitchen at the stadium used to cook thousands of meals for vulnerable families with young children. Watch Next. In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. 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[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. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. 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. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. [34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. 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. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. [18] He later claimed that he had considered appointing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as manager, but decided against it partly because he believed that a racist minority of the club's supporters would make appointing a black manager a bad idea. Carol is a true champion for the city. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. 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. 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,. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. [27], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. original sound - Dion \ port vale owner. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. [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. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. Fans had demanded Smurthwaite's exit, staging protests before they were put on hold when it was announced he was in talks to sell the club to the Shanahans. 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. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. The manager said: "I think it is possibly half a squad that we need to get. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. [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. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. 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. The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. He and his then business partner Paul Wildes bought Vale and the ground from the administrators for 1.25m in November 2012. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. 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You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. 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. 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. [25], Smurthwaite was rumoured to have planned to sack Page live on BT Sport if the club lost an FA Cup First Round replay to Maidenhead United, though he dismissed the rumour as untrue. [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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. 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[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. [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. [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. [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]. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. Vale fought for promotion, but finished outside the play-off zone on goal difference. [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. 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. Spotlight on John Askey's Port Vale continues Mirror Sport series on life away from Premier League. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. [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. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. [10] The club moved to Moorland Road in Burslem in 1884, changing its name to Burslem Port Vale in the process, though stayed in Burslem for just one year before both turning professional and moving to Cobridge to play at the Athletic Ground. 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. [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. 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. ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. Stoke-on-Trent North MP Jonathan Gullis said: Carol is one of the most exceptional community leaders and business women in the UK a key driver of community work in Stoke-on-Trent. Port Vale players take part in a training session. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. 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. [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. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. [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. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). "We're not going to gamble our future by spending ridiculous amounts," Carol Shanahan told BBC Radio Stoke. "If ever we had any doubt, the Notts County game showed us not to have doubts. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. "[36] Smurthwaite then improved the club's budget to allow over ten new, mostly foreign, signings, and stated that he expected Vale to be challenging for the top six and warned his staff that he would enact "plan B" if the club were not in the top six by Christmas. [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. The oldest are The Memoirs of Seth Bottomley printed in the 1990s and the Vale Park Beano, which has been printed since 1997. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. [51], Genuine hopes of promotion in 201112 were brought to an end after the club was issued with a winding up petition by HM Revenue and Customs on 29 February 2012; the club were by this time unable to pay tax bills, creditors, or staff wages. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. 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. 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, Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first, Smurthwaite's threat to put the club in administration. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . [30] A major cup upset came on 30 January 1988, when Vale defeated First Division side Tottenham Hotspur 21, thanks to a superb strike from Ray Walker. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. The deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. [61], Around November 1920, club chairman Frank Huntbach came up with the nickname of "the Valiants". "But the first action we took was to buy Vale Park too. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday 28 January (3pm kick-off). 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. 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!! [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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. It's a new era for the club. [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". [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. 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