The first player to be capped at international level while playing for Vale was Teddy Peers, when he made his debut for Wales. [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. 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. [27], Following McGrath's dismissal, his assistant John Rudge was appointed as manager in December 1983. Video Unavailable Technical details : A problem was encountered - please try again later The Port Vale owner's son Patrick. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. [105] The women's section also runs girls teams at under-9, under-11, under-12, under-13, under-14 and under-16 level. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. Tickets for a fans' forum with Port Vale's new owners have sold out - just a day after they were made available. [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 club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. He steered the club clear of relegation trouble, finishing eight points clear after last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bury on the final game of the season. After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. [34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. They failed to build on this success however, although they went on to finish as champions of the first Fourth Division season under Norman Low's stewardship in 195859. [92] Other club record scorelines include a 160 victory over Middlewich in a friendly in 1884 and a 120 defeat to Aston Villa in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1891. [112] His successor, Brian Horton also secured a Football League Trophy final victory in 2001. 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. 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. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. [23] Gordon Lee took the helm following this punishment, and steered the club to promotion at the end of the 196970 campaign. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. Of course it would, it would be amazing. Since Carol and Kevin came in, its given everybody a lift, not just here but the whole area. Horton led the club to Football League Trophy success in 2001, as Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Steve Brooker scored the goals to secure a 21 victory over Brentford in the final at the Millennium Stadium. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [80] Derek I'm Gutted! [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. The Shanahans are regulars at Vale games, home and away. 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. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. [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. People feel that the club does have a future. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. 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.. [14] However, the name of Port Vale was continued after ambitious minor league side Cobridge Church opted to change their name. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. 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. [42], The club came out of administration in 200304 under a fan-ownership consortium headed by Bill Bratt's Valiant 2001 consortium. [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. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. "They've gone out on a limb to secure the ownership of the club. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. Its taken three years and its been so hard to get here, but were so happy with where we are now.. The Shanahans are. [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. [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. Port Vale is under new ownership. 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. [48][49] However, Gannon's turbulent reign ended after 74 days. [50] Adams returned as manager at the end of the 201011 campaign, but this was not enough to placate fans who demanded a change in the boardroom after a series of promised investments failed to come to fruition. When they joined the English Football League in 1892, Port Vale were playing at their fourth home ground. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". 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. Last year we provided 6,000 meals during the summer holidays, this year were doing 9,000. [9] More worry came in December, when The Sunday People revealed that Smurthwaite had e-mailed agents pleading poverty over the club's finances. Under her leadership and direction, the Hubb Foundation continues to expand to help more and more families and extend the range of support it offers to young people. The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. Ticket News Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. [33] Instead Vale would visit Wembley twice in just over a week. 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. 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. CHAIR: . [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. [53] The club finally exited administration on 20 November 2012,[54] and Tom Pope scored 33 goals to fire Vale to promotion back to League One with a third-place finish. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. 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. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. Flores joined the Port in 2013 and leads the design, construction and delivery of new real estate developments and facilities throughout the 1,900-acre campus. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 198283, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). Carol is a true champion for the city. [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. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. 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. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. "[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. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Morecambe on Saturday 21 January (3pm kick-off). His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. [64][65] Two months later he was reported to have launched an unsuccessful bid to purchase crisis-hit club Bury. [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. But the obstacles to have been cleared since then include gaining approval for the deal from the EFL. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. [25] With Vale occupying 17th-place at Christmas, Smurthwaite declared that 'Plan B' had been triggered, meaning the signing of "seasoned, higher grade" players, whilst he admitted he felt "a little bit hoodwinked" as Ribeiro's friends in the game (Jos Mourinho, Aitor Karanka, and Carlos Carvalhal) had provided him with glowing references but had thus far failed to lend any of their players to the Vale. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. 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