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The sun is shining on Vale Park. During the pandemic lockdown Carol oversaw the transformation of Port Vale FC into a thriving community hub which has been assisting thousands of families across Stoke-on-Trent for more than six months. The self-made multi-millionaire Cov Kid - owner and chairman of League One rivals Port Vale - says he values the club at no more than 6million and is confident that potential buyers are out . ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. Match ticket and travel information for the Vale's trip to Cheltenham Town on Saturday 28 January (3pm kick-off). 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. His team oversees land development, project and construction management, utilities and infrastructure. [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. [60] Promotion was secured with a 30 victory over Mansfield Town in the final. Lee left in 1974, and a succession of managers failed to prevent relegation in 19771978. 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. They spent 13 non-consecutive seasons in the division, punctuated by two seasons in the Midland League, before they resigned due to financial difficulties and entered liquidation in 1907. I have never expressed a desire to leave. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. [45] A rival consortium also offered the same figure, but Smurthwaite rejected both offers. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. Midlands businessman Smurthwaite, who took Vale out of administration in 2012, first put the club up for sale in 2016. The average property tax on Vale is $1,598/yr and the average house or building was built in 1982. [30] A major cup upset came on 30 January 1988, when Vale defeated First Division side Tottenham Hotspur 21, thanks to a superb strike from Ray Walker. We kick-off our 2023 home fixture programme with the visit of Peterborough United on Monday night (8pm kick-off). Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. The club issued 250 tickets for the event, which is on Tuesday. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. [104] The name was changed to Port Vale F.C. Ron Suart has served as both caretaker and interim manager. 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. [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. [56][57] The result was relegation back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season, after which Smurthwaite resigned as chairman. Select an address below to search who owns that property on Vale and uncover many additional details. [63], Smurthwaite was reported to have made a bid for National League club Notts County in June 2019, but denied having done so. [36] The team also had some success in the Anglo-Italian Cup, as they qualified for the final at Wembley, where they lost 52 to then Italian Serie B side Genoa. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan with club captain Tom Pope. 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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. The Old Recreation Ground was Vale's home from 1913 to 1950, and was located in Hanley, standing on what is now the multi-storey car park for the Potteries Shopping Centre. [51] He was hospitalised after being struck by a car whilst walking outside Vale Park on 25 January 2019. "[36] Smurthwaite then improved the club's budget to allow over ten new, mostly foreign, signings, and stated that he expected Vale to be challenging for the top six and warned his staff that he would enact "plan B" if the club were not in the top six by Christmas. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. 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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. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. 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[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. 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. [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. [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. 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. Mrs Shanahan travelled to Windsor Castle this morning to receive the honour from His Royal Highness Prince Charles. 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