Askey is out of contract at the end of the month and has been offered a new deal. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". 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. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. [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. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. [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. We are going to get better every single year. Something went wrong, please try again later. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. [45] Sinnott was sacked in September 2008 and following an unsuccessful tenure from Dean Glover, Micky Adams was appointed as the club's new manager in June 2009. [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. [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". Read full article. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. It was doom and gloom last season and the ground needed a lot of TLC, which is going on now. [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. Watch Next. "That can only help the manager of the football club. [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. [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. 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. 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. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. You can follow them on Twitter, below: A final decision on the clubs new kit has been made, and it is unlikely current manufacturers BLK will be involved. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [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. [95] Tom Pope and Martin Foyle have also scored more than 100 goals for the club. [27], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. 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. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). 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. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. News that Kevin and Carol Shanahan are the club's new owners will be widely welcomed by supporters. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. He took over as chairman of Port Vale in 2013, having been a key figure in the boardroom as the club secured promotion out of League Two in 201213. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. [64][65] Two months later he was reported to have launched an unsuccessful bid to purchase crisis-hit club Bury. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. [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? [21] Manager Norman Low instilled an attacking philosophy and in the 195859 season guided the team to the Fourth Division title with a club record 110 goals scored. 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. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. [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. 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. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". [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. 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. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. They spent 16 non-consecutive seasons in the Second Division, punctuated by winning the Third Division North title in 192930, before dropping back into the third tier for a much longer stay at the end of the 193536 campaign. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. "[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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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. [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. [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. 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. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. 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. Port Vale's new owners plan to improve the club on and off the pitch, but say they won't be making any rash promises. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The club had little success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, despite being briefly managed by Stanley Matthews, and were forced to apply for re-election after breaking FA rules on illegal payments in 1968. [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. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. [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. [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. 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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. 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. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. [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. 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. 2565 SE Vale Ct, Pt Orchard, WA is a single family home that contains 1,206 sq ft and was built in 1976. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. 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. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. showed us not to have doubts. 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. 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. [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. 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. [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. [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. Anyone who comes to the ground now can see theres been a lot of changes, he said. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. [17] They came up as champions the following season and in the 193031 season were placed fifth in the second tier of English football, their highest ever league finish. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. 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. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since.". [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. was formed in 1876, following a meeting at Port Vale House, from where the club was supposed to have taken its name. [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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club endured hard financial times during World War II, and sold the ground to the council, who were reluctant to allow the club to rent it back. 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. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. 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Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). 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. 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. 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 can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. A joy to watch. [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. Vale were promoted at the end of that season but were relegated back to League Two in 2017 and have spent the last two seasons in relegation battles just to stay in the Football League. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). [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. Wilf Kirkham is the club's top goalscorer with 164 goals in all competitions, which includes 153 in the league and 11 in the FA Cup. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 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[34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. Port Vale players take part in a training session. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. 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