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"I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". 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. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. 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. [84] For this investment, a restaurant at Vale Park is named after him. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. [40] There was no avoiding relegation in 19992000, though, as they were some thirteen points short of safety. 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. [43] Smurthwaite issued a statement on 2 May apologising for relegation, and stated that he would be stepping down as chairman and would no longer attend games as he looked to sell the club. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. 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. [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. [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. 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. [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". Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Morecambe on Saturday 21 January (3pm kick-off). [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. The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. 9735 Vale Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245. 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. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. Shanahan, 61, is as passionate about improving the local community as she is about transforming the teams fortunes. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. [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. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. 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!! The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. She added: "The income streams from anything at Vale Park will now go straight into the club, which is a big change. [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. [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. [111] John Rudge led the club to three promotions 198586, 198889 and 199394 as well as a Football League Trophy title in 1993. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. The manager has steered the Vale clear of relegation trouble since he was appointed on February 4. [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. "[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. And we know we can compete there.". Port Vale FC latest news - Stoke Sentinel frontpage Sport Football Port Vale Port Vale FC is a professional football club playing in League One of the Football League based in Stoke-on-Trent.. Spotlight on John Askey's Port Vale continues Mirror Sport series on life away from Premier League. [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 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. [44] Three days later he received a bid of 1.25 million for the club, matching his original purchase price in 2012. [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. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. Port Vale is under new ownership. That ain't going to happen at Port Vale, because if it does, Plan B will be around the corner." "That can only help the manager of the football club. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. The manager said: "I think it is possibly half a squad that we need to get. "There's been so much uncertainty," added Garlick. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). [33] Some of the club's biggest name players rejected new contract offers and left Port Vale after Northampton Town paid compensation to Port Vale to sign Page as manager in May 2016; Smurthwaite claimed that he purposely set a low wage budget so as to drive Page and the players out of the club, thereby leaving room in the 201617 budget for a new manager to sign his own players. 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. [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. Port Vale fans queueing all night for tickets to see Sunday's League Two play-off semi-final at Swindon sums up the spirit in the club, says director Martin Tideswell. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. [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. single-family home with a list price of $599000. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. 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. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). "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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Boss Askey who recently signed a three-year deal reckons the only way is up and, after painting the white lines on the pitch ahead of training, revealed his excitement at the challenge ahead. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . [80] Derek I'm Gutted! Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite in talks to sell non-league stadium Port Vale FC Bookmark Bury FC LIVE: League One side on verge of EFL expulsion, four parties interested in. 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. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. Interview | Catch up with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE 25 October 2022. The average price for real estate on Vale is $59,525. 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. 2565 SE Vale Ct, Pt Orchard, WA is a single family home that contains 1,206 sq ft and was built in 1976. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. 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. [8] Smurthwaite responded by stating that the newspaper had been banned for contacting him personally for comment on the story rather than the club's media team, and that he was also frustrated with a Sentinel reporter for attempting to report facts which Smurthwaite had disclosed to the journalist "in confidence". "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. 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. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. 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. in reference to founder Rob Fielding's location. showed us not to have doubts. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. FOUNDATION LEAD COACHES: Jake Mountford, CJ Rowley, Stephen Leyland, Lewis Beeston, Zakh Poots, FOUNDATION ASSISTANT COACHES: Carl Holdcroft, Jake Smith, Holly Edwards, Ian Gardiner, Lewis Shaw, Joshua Jones, Aaron Louisa, FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS / COACHES: Jay Cooper, Alfie Goodwin, Adam Khan, Miles Brain, Tafari Davies, FOUNDATION DEGREE STUDENTS / COACHES: Aiden Nixon, Owen Bates, Conrad Wilcox, Harry Deaville, Josh Halket, Ethan Walker, PVFC GIRLS AND WOMENs COACHES: Holly Edwards, Amelia Whitehouse, Rob Goodwin, Steve Hansbury, Bev Clarke, Ethan Armstrong, Zakh Poots, Ethan Walker, Jake Mountford, Wayne Cowley, Scott Gidman, Stacey Boreham, Daniel Johnson, Dean Wilson Cunningham, Jack Day. [67] It proved to be inadequate however, and Port Vale moved on to the Athletic Ground. It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. 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