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The Shanahans, owners of Burslem IT firm Synectics Solutions, bought the club from Norman Smurthwaite in a deal that was signed on Tuesday morning. The sun is shining on Vale Park. 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. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. 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. They can have no complaints, from the breakfast and lunches that werent happening before to the way the training ground looks now. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. [29] Helped by the goals of prolific Welshman Andy Jones, Vale were promoted back to the third tier in 198586 after losing just once at Vale Park in the league all season. [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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. [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. 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. Its a good environment. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. What a week it has been for Port Vale Football Club. [110] Gordon Lee (196970), John McGrath (198283) and Micky Adams (201213) also secured promotions. 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. [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. [55] They stabilised in the division under new boss Rob Page, before chairman Norman Smurthwaite orchestrated the departure of Page and his squad in favour of the club's first foreign manager, Bruno Ribeiro, in June 2016. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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. [22] In 1967, former Ballon d'Or winner Stanley Matthews succeeded Jackie Mudie as manager, though he resigned a year later after Vale were expelled from the Football League for allegedly making illegal payments to players in contravention of FA rules this punishment was reduced on appeal to a re-election vote, which the club won. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. But sales had been well down before news of the new owners coming in. [43] However, Horton left in February 2004, unwilling to accept the financial cutbacks imposed by the new board, and was replaced by former player Martin Foyle. [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. 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. [38] The next season was another struggle, and John Rudge was controversially sacked in January 1999. Significantly, 10 of the 12 areas identified, including ourselves, Oldham and Bradford, have a football club, said Shanahan. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. [69], Vale Park has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park. Select an address below to search who owns that property on Vale and uncover many additional details. 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. [46], With Port Vale lying bottom of the English Football League, Smurthwaite sacked Brown on 16 September and claimed that he had been against giving Brown the job on a permanent basis in the summer but left the decision to Chief Executive Colin Garlick. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. 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. [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. It is in negotiations because that is the way it works. [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. [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 can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. [58] He returned to the role the following season and threatened to put the club into administration if a buyer was not found by May 2019, a fate which was avoided when Carol and Kevin Shanahan completed their takeover. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. During the 199596 season Vale recorded one of their greatest FA Cup giant-killings when they defeated holders Everton 21. With 215,206 supporters turning out in 46 League Two games during the 200910 season, Vale attracted an average league attendance of 4,678. A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. But we also realise that we now have a lot of hard work to do. 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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. [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". The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. He steered the club clear of relegation. [67] Located close to Burslem railway station, the club took the area's name. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [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. "[61] He went on to claim that fans protests against him had cost the club a 500,000 stadium sponsorship deal, that he had never received a "formal offer" for the club and that he would put the club into administration if no new owner was in place by 5 May. [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. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. Speaking in July 2016, Smurthwaite was still angry about the defeat to Exeter City seven months previously. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. 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. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [20], Port Vale moved into their new home of Vale Park in 1950, and a year later Freddie Steele was appointed club manager. 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. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. [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. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". 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! In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. More than 3,500 season tickets have been sold for the new campaign, with fans who had stayed away because of the clubs decline having returned. A few months ago the atmosphere was really toxic, recalled Carol. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. Smurthwaite was raised in Radford, Coventry, and bought his own home in the area at the age of 17 after receiving compensation from an industrial accident at Dunlop in 1977. [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. 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. 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 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. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000. 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.. 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