Stoke-on-Trent North MP Jonathan Gullis said: Carol is one of the most exceptional community leaders and business women in the UK a key driver of community work in Stoke-on-Trent. We moved 360 staff from Newcastle-Under-Lyme to a site next to the stadium in Burslem because we really wanted to help Burslem, she said. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. 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. [35] Upon appointing Portuguese manager Bruno Ribeiro, the club's first manager from outside Britain, Smurthwaite stated that: "It has been a long, extensive process but I'm absolutely certain we have the right man for the job. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. "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. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Askey will be offered a new deal having made clear he would love to stay in charge. 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. 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. [52] Aspin resigned five days later following a run of poor results. [35] Vale recovered from this setback and went on to confirm promotion as runners-up on the final day of the 199394 season. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the club's . More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. [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. People feel that the club does have a future. We are lucky to have her and I look forward to continuing to work with her., Professor Liz Barnes CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire, said: Carol is an absolute inspiration to me. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. 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. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [21] Three years later, the club were again relegated, and once again became founder members of a division this time the Football League Fourth Division. 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. records and statistics, List of Port Vale F.C. [86] In 2005 Williams founded Los Angeles Vale F.C., a Super Metro League team in the United States, named after Port Vale and based at his L.A. home. [62], The initial club crest was modelled on the coat of arms of the Borough of Burslem. The name of Port Vale continued in the North Staffordshire Federation League, and this new club were successful enough to be reinstated into the Football League in 1919. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. [29] He set an asking price of 4.25 million, stating "I have never lost money on a transaction in my adult life and I am not starting now". [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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. CLUB DOCTOR: Dr Peter Grime, MA (Cantab), MB, B.Chir (Hons), MRCGP, Dr Tom Leggett , MBChB, BSc, Dr James Davies MBChB. [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. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. And they have now set their sights on changing the fortunes of a club that has been involved in relegation battles to stay in the Football League in each of the last two seasons, having been relegated from League One three years ago. We have a Facebook page focusing on the Valiants and also a Twitter page, both that provide the latest news, gossip and opinion. We are not going to. [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 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. [3] After promotion from League Two to League One was secured, Smurthwaite said that "I've never had any hobbies to speak of, but buying Port Vale has given me a passion. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. I think the main thing is getting the right characters in and creating an environment that is a working environment but enjoyable. The deal isn't signed as negotiations are still taking place, but he would like to stay. [20] In February, the home game with Doncaster Rovers was put into doubt after Smurthwaite refused to pay extra policing costs that Staffordshire Police had demanded following intelligence that there would be troublemakers instigating violence at the game. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. Vale sold just over 3,000 season tickets in total for this past season. [11] The concern in January was over the future of manager Micky Adams, and the apparent reluctance of Smurthwaite to offer a contract despite the positive results on the field as the manager's contract came close to its expiry at the end of the season; once a contract was promised Adams stated that "He has talked about it, now he has to deliver. 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. The Shanahans are owners of Synectics Solutions, the Burslem-based IT company that is next door to Vale Park on Hamil Road and employs 350 people in the town. 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] The highest transfer fee received for a Vale player is 2,000,000 from Wimbledon for Gareth Ainsworth on 29 October 1998, while Ainsworth was also the most expensive player bought, costing 500,000 from Lincoln City on 11 September 1997. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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[21], Vale ended a six-season stay in the Third Division with relegation at the end of the 196465 campaign. Carol galvanised volunteers, local businesses and staff from Port Vale FC, and sister companies Synectics Solutions, Summit Hospitality, as well as the Port Vale Foundation and Hubb Foundation charities. Residents spotted that the markings on the new Etruria Valley link road were incorrect. [79] Supporters also produced three unofficial fanzines. [110] Gordon Lee (196970), John McGrath (198283) and Micky Adams (201213) also secured promotions. [75] One study in 2019 ranked the Port Vale-Stoke City rivalry as the joint-28th biggest rivalry in English professional football, with the Port Vale-Crewe Alexandra game being the 14th biggest rivalry. So Ive been asking how we can use clubs as a way to tackle the issue of social mobility. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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