Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Morecambe on Saturday 21 January (3pm kick-off). We are going to get better every single year. 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. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. [21] Steele quickly established himself at the club, masterminding the celebrated 'Iron Curtain' defence. 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. [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. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. 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! [68] The stadium underwent numerous upgrades after Bill Bell was elected as chairman in 1987, who aimed to make it "fit for the Premiership". [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. 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. [58] He went on to name John Askey as the club's new manager on 4 February. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. [13], The club were forced to resign from the league at the end of the 190607 season and were subsequently liquidated. 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John Askey has confirmed he has been offered a new contract to stay at Port Vale - and is pressing on with plans to rebuild the squad this summer. Port Vale fans have responded to the club's new ownership by forming a steady queue to buy season tickets. [68] The club received 13,500 for the ground, which they needed to pay off a 3,000 debt. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. However, List of Port Vale F.C. "We're behind the eight ball with regard to season ticket sales, which have been quite poor and that has to be a concern. [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. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. [25] The 197980 season saw Port Vale finish 20th in the Fourth Division (88th overall), the club's worst ever finish. 2003-04 Port Vale F.C. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. [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. 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. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. Carol, 63, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation a charity based here in the Potteries which operates from schools and community centres, supporting children and their families with food and activities during school holidays. [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. We have a number of writers who cover Vale. "I've said to Carol and Kevin that they won't make a more important decision than that.". We have a lot of repairing, healing and growing to do in this club for the next year or so, at the same time as building what happens on the pitch.". 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. Carol Shanahan said: "It is a new era. [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. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @wrld..bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @CammyH.Bloxburg @Gordon.bloxburg". [12] They spent 13 seasons in the Second Division either side of a two-season return to the Midland League (189697 and 189798). Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. 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We auto won wallsall Forget - XXKATUSJINSUX. [39] He was replaced by former player Brian Horton, who spent big to secure the club's second consecutive final-day escape from relegation. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. [109] He was followed by Norman Low, who led Vale to the Fourth Division title in 195859. [71] Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions. A gallery from Monday night's fixture against Peterborough United courtesy of club photographers, Tom Green and Gerard Austin. "That can only help the manager of the football club. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. 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. Buy Tickets | Port Vale vs Peterborough United 6 January 2023. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. 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. 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. [60] When the couple told Smurthwaite they were planning to go public about their offer he texted them to say "sorry not interested. During the 199596 season Vale recorded one of their greatest FA Cup giant-killings when they defeated holders Everton 21. The atmosphere was different and it has been every match since.". [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. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. 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