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. [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". After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. 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. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. Port Vale is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan has been awarded an OBE for services to the community in Stoke-on-Trent. [62] The sale of both the club and the ground to the Shanahans was confirmed on 7 May, ending Smurthwaite's seven-year reign. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. "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. Owners of Synectics Solutions, an IT company based next door to Vale Park, they came to the clubs rescue with their buy-out. [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. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale FC and the clubs Vale Park ground from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. If your football club is doing well and you have that feelgood factor, its like an epicentre. monogramme, which in turn was abandoned in 1978. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. [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. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. "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.". [89] The children's illustrator and author Bob Wilson, is also a fan. 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. [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. 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. "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. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. 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. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. [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. They have been backed by groups such as the official supporters' club since their interest became clear. 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. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. 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. The club plays a huge role in that and thats why its at the heart of the community.. [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. Her energy and commitment to doing what is right for our communities is endless. The club's traditional rivals are Stoke City, and games between the two are known as the Potteries derby. He bought the Liberty Way stadium off Nuneaton Town in July 2018 and sold Port Vale in May 2019. [63] The next year the club adopted their familiar white and black strip after having experimented with numerous colours, including plain red, gold and black stripes, claret and blue, and even during 18981902 playing in the red and white stripes now used by rivals Stoke City for over a century. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. Everythings right for the players. [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 resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. [67] In 1884, the club moved to the Burslem Football and Athletic ground, where they would stay for just two years. "So, you build it. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. [92] The most capped player is Chris Birchall, who earned 27 caps for Trinidad and Tobago while at the club. 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. They firstly ran out as 21 winners against Stockport County in the final of the Football League Trophy. Before administration in 2012, he was a major shareholder, having bought 240,000 worth of available shares in the club in February 2006. Although there is no official launch date yet, Vale traditionally reveal their kit for the forthcoming season in the middle of June. [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. Smurthwaite. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. Port Vale Football Club are a professional football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, which compete in EFL League One. [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. [23] In April 2015 an email from his account was sent to a group of supporters stating that he wished to sell the club, though he denied sending the email, claiming that he had been hacked. [52] The club entered administration on 9 March. With 215,206 supporters turning out in 46 League Two games during the 200910 season, Vale attracted an average league attendance of 4,678. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. [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. 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 deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral - WZ Beat. 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. He steered the club clear of relegation. 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. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Carol Shanahan said: "We have spent a lot of time looking at successful clubs and clubs that have failed. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. [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. 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. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. Ahead of Tuesday night's League One clash with Ipswich Town, we caught with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE to discuss our start to the season, the influence of the Port Vale Academy,. "[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. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. That ain't going to happen at Port Vale, because if it does, Plan B will be around the corner." 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. Theres so much going on, in and around the club, and its great to be here. [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. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. 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. It's a new era for the club. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. 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. [21] Smurthwaite denied Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis's claim that Smurthwaite threatened to close the club down during the dispute, but retracted his threat to bar police officers from entering the ground during the match. [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. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. 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