CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. [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. [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. 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. 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. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. Trade went up and everything thrived on the back of that success.. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. [2], Smurthwaite was part of the investment group, led by Paul Wildes, that took Port Vale out of administration in November 2012. The sun is shining on Vale Park. 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. "That can only help the manager of the football club. 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. showed us not to have doubts. The name of Port Vale continued in the North Staffordshire Federation League, and this new club were successful enough to be reinstated into the Football League in 1919. I will never allow a manager to tell me that's football and I should accept it. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. [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. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. 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. 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. 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. [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. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. 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. A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. [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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. now please get back to your day job and continue the sterling work in the community. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. 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. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. Hopefully all the hard work thats going on off the pitch, we can replicate on it, and get the results everybody wants. 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Off Market. Youve just got to look at last year with how well England did at the World Cup. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. [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. "There are three lots of people - the ones that have kept coming, the ones who haven't and can now come home, and the ones who don't yet realise they are Vale fans. [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. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. 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. [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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. The club had only sold 183 tickets from when they were launched in January until Carol and Kevin Shanahan were announced as the new owners on Tuesday. Carol, 63, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation a charity based here in the Potteries which operates from schools and community centres, supporting children and their families with food and activities during school holidays. 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. Watch Next. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. 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. [92] Other club record scorelines include a 160 victory over Middlewich in a friendly in 1884 and a 120 defeat to Aston Villa in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1891. [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? Women at the end of the 202021 season. 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. The decline was arrested when manager Micky Adams achieved automatic promotion from League Two in the 201213 season, though they were relegated back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season after a failed experiment with a continental staff and playing style. 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 sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. [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. 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. [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. Tickets were free but limited to two per person. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. 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. It has been a tough few years being a Vale fan - I know, I have been to all the matches myself - but It will change from today. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. [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. [74], Port Vale also maintain a fiery rivalry with Crewe Alexandra, which has taken on greater significance since Stoke were promoted to a higher league than Vale at the end of the 200102 season. Vale sold just over 3,000 season tickets in total for this past season. The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. [37] Vale made a slow start to the 199697 campaign, with protests forming against chairman Bill Bell, and the sale of Steve Guppy to Leicester City for 800,000. The big thing is not to over-promise. Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. 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. "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.". 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. [108] Freddie Steele repeated the feat during the 195354 campaign, also taking the club to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. A joy to watch. 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. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". CHAIR: . STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HEAD COACH: Daryl Taylor, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH: Aaron Watkins, ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM ANALYST:Callum Brown. 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. The history of Port Vale begins in 1876. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Jess Frost, Ben Martindale, Rachel Stanyer. [31] He also admitted that he had been planning on buying Torquay United before being told by the Football League that he would not be allowed to own two clubs. [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. 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. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. [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. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. Spotlight on John Askey's Port Vale continues Mirror Sport series on life away from Premier League. [99] The oldest player is Tom Holford, who played his last match aged 46 years and 68 days against Derby County in the Second Division on 5 April 1924. [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. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. "But there's a lot of relief. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. Shanahan, 61, is as passionate about improving the local community as she is about transforming the teams fortunes. [5] It was revealed that Smurthwaite had funded the initial takeover, and that the pair had a disagreement following defeat to Bristol Rovers in March, with Smurthwaite insisting on a more public approach to take pressure off the manager and players. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. They entered exclusive talks to buy the club from Smurthwaite at the start of April - and become the new owners not just of the football club, but also Vale Park. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. [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. [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. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since.". Something went wrong, please try again later. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. [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. "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. 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. 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. The new club subsequently moved into their new home of the Old Recreation Ground in Hanley in 1912, and returned to the Football League in October 1919, taking over the fixture list of Leeds City in the Second Division, who were forced to disband because of financial irregularities. [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. 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 is a true champion for the city. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. Read full article. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. Everythings right for the players. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. Zestimate Home Value: $375,000. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. [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. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. 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. [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. [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. Anyone who comes to the ground now can see theres been a lot of changes, he said. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. When they joined the English Football League in 1892, Port Vale were playing at their fourth home ground. [80] Derek I'm Gutted! 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. 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. [35] Upon appointing Portuguese manager Bruno Ribeiro, the club's first manager from outside Britain, Smurthwaite stated that: "It has been a long, extensive process but I'm absolutely certain we have the right man for the job. "We really could do with those supporters coming back so we can make the club, not just part of the community, but on an even keel again and really pushing towards the top half of the league. [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. Everyone is smiling and the mood is upbeat. [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. The co-owner and chair of Port Vale Football Club has been made an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. It is fantastic to see Carols achievements recognised with an OBE., Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader Abi Brown paid tribute to Carol, saying: Im so pleased for Carol. Something went wrong, please try again later. It has been a humbling experience. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. However, List of Port Vale F.C. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have today (Tues) completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [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]. 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. [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. 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