[68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt. Carol and Kevin Shanahan take over a club that has just finished fifth from bottom of the Football League after a third successive season spent in a relegation battle. Hopefully all the hard work thats going on off the pitch, we can replicate on it, and get the results everybody wants. [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. He explained: "I have been offered a contract. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan receives OBE 8 December 2021 @OfficialPVFC Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [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". Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. [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. The fans' forum is being run by the Supporters' Club and is being held in the Valiant Suite at Vale Park. 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. The work Carol and her teams at Port Vale FC, Port Vale Foundation Trust, Synectics Solutions, Summit Hospitality and The Hubb Foundation have done during the pandemic is phenomenal and to see Carol honoured in this way is fantastic.. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. Hubb Foundation staff worked closely with more than 50 schools across the Potteries to identify the most vulnerable families and Carol constantly assessed the level of support required to meet their needs. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. [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. "But now we have a clear vision. [27][28] The following day he officially put the club up for sale. 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. 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. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. 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. [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. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. Wouldnt it be great if we got promoted next season? [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Morecambe on Saturday 21 January (3pm kick-off). "[12], PVFC Limited, the club's holding company, was hit with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs in July 2014; Smurthwaite insisted this would not affect the club and that a funding error caused the problem and expected the order to be withdrawn. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. [58] He went on to name John Askey as the club's new manager on 4 February. Watch Next. Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan with club captain Tom Pope. [21], Vale ended a six-season stay in the Third Division with relegation at the end of the 196465 campaign. 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. 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. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. "Speaking as a fan, it's been far more entertaining. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. [90] His Stanley Bagshaw series of books is set in an area based on Stoke, and the protagonist supports a thinly disguised version of the Vale; even basing a book on their 1954 Cup run albeit with a successful conclusion. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. [49], He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 after the club entered financial difficulties. 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. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since.". The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. [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. 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. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. [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. 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. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. Carol Shanahan, 63, received the honour from the Prince of Wales on . Port Vale co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan today received an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. 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. 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. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. [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. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. The big thing is not to over-promise. 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. Of course it would, it would be amazing. Through her position as co-chair of the local Opportunity Area Partnership Board, Carol facilitated links with school improvement projects to provide academic resources for young people (aligned to the curriculum) so they could continue to engage with education. Carol is a true champion for the city. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. The self-made multi-millionaire Cov Kid - owner and chairman of League One rivals Port Vale - says he values the club at no more than 6million and is confident that potential buyers are out . Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. When people ask, Why did you buy the Vale?, I say, Well somebody had to and nobody else was going to do it. But had we not done so, it would have gone into liquidation and we would have lost the club. [67] The first match was a 60 win over Everton in a friendly and the ground also hosted FA Cup matches for the first time. 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. 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. People feel that the club does have a future. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). And they have now set their sights on changing the fortunes of a club that has been involved in relegation battles to stay in the Football League in each of the last two seasons, having been relegated from League One three years ago. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. It was horrible coming to games. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. Port Vale owner's son shaves head in promotion celebrations! [27], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. [24], "I will never allow the experience of another Exeter in my ownership of the football club. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. Crystal Palace 0-3 port vale First leg Harry Kane cup Remember - Acoustic / Sped Up (with David Guetta) - Becky Hill & Speed Radio & xxtristanxo. 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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. We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. 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. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000. "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. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 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. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. 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. Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. CHAIR: . 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. [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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. [51] He was hospitalised after being struck by a car whilst walking outside Vale Park on 25 January 2019. [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. [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. [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. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. [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]. 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 official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. [1] He sold the business two years later and moved to Nottingham, where he bought a chain of estate agents that he later sold on to the Halifax. [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]. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday 28 January (3pm kick-off). 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. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. 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. [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. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. "But the first action we took was to buy Vale Park too. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. [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. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. But he led the side eight points clear of relegation to finish 20th in League Two. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. [47] Smurthwaite appointed Neil Aspin as the club's new manager on 4 October, and also brought in John Rudge in an advisory role. 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. [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. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). Something went wrong, please try again later. [2], Smurthwaite was part of the investment group, led by Paul Wildes, that took Port Vale out of administration in November 2012. 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On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. Everyone is smiling and the mood is upbeat. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. Significantly, 10 of the 12 areas identified, including ourselves, Oldham and Bradford, have a football club, said Shanahan. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. 9735 Vale Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245. The manager said: "I think it is possibly half a squad that we need to get. [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. 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 are regulars at Vale games, home and away. showed us not to have doubts. 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. 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. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. 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. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". "That can only help the manager of the football club. 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. Off Market. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. 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. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. [92] The most capped player is Chris Birchall, who earned 27 caps for Trinidad and Tobago while at the club. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. 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. 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. 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. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. 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. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". DIRECTORS: Kate Beardmore, Dave Flitcroft, Colin Garlick, Claire Halket, Marian Humphreys, Ian Lewis, Rob Moorhouse, Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. 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. [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. 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