[67] The first match was a 60 win over Everton in a friendly and the ground also hosted FA Cup matches for the first time. 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. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. I feel hugely uplifted. Carol Shanahan said: "We have spent a lot of time looking at successful clubs and clubs that have failed. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. "There are three lots of people - the ones that have kept coming, the ones who haven't and can now come home, and the ones who don't yet realise they are Vale fans. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [39] He also installed Colin Garlick as the club's CEO, and in January stated that "I'm only really involved now when it comes to prising open the sweetie jar for the money". [109] He was followed by Norman Low, who led Vale to the Fourth Division title in 195859. [26] There was controversy however following the club's defeat to mid-table League Two side Exeter City in the Second Round on 6 December 2015, after which Smurthwaite stated he felt "humiliated, ashamed and embarrassed" and said that plans to sign a striker in the January transfer window would be scrapped. [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. [41] In December 2002, Bill Bell called in the administrators, with the club around 1.5million in debt. [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. [73] Stoke and Vale first met on 2 December 1882, and played out a total of 44 Football League games up until 10 February 2002, when the two clubs last met in the Second Division; Stoke won the first match 10, whilst Vale were 10 victors in the latest encounter. [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. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. 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. Carol and Kevin have put their money where their mouth is. His best friend, TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, is also a Vale fan. 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. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources. "He's done a great job," said Carol Shanahan. [28] Though he was unable to halt Vale's immediate return to the bottom tier of the Football League, he succeeded in steadying the ship. He steered the club clear of relegation. [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. [56] During this time the club was serving players unsold pies from matchdays in order to save money. 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[52] The club entered administration on 9 March. 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. [94] Kirkham's tally of 41 goals in the 192627 season is also a club record. [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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [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. It's a new era for the club. The club has reinvigorated me it has saved me really, given me a new purpose. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. Port Vale's new owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan, Port Vale - the Smurthwaite years in 20 pictures. ", "The manager's a key appointment," chief executive Colin Garlick told BBC Radio Stoke. Hubb Foundation staff worked closely with more than 50 schools across the Potteries to identify the most vulnerable families and Carol constantly assessed the level of support required to meet their needs. Their deal to buy the club from Smurthwaite was agreed in principle in order for the two parties to enter confidential and exclusive talks in April. [98] The youngest player to play for the club is Nelson Agho, who was aged 15 years and 262 days on his debut against Walsall in the EFL Trophy on 13 November 2018. [46][47] Adams left the club in December 2010 with Vale second in the table and Jim Gannon was selected to finish the promotion job. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. [17] He appointed Adams's former assistant Rob Page as first team manager in October. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. [68] The capacity was increased to a sell-out 49,768 for an FA Cup tie with Aston Villa in 1960. The decline was arrested when manager Micky Adams achieved automatic promotion from League Two in the 201213 season, though they were relegated back into League Two at the end of the 201617 season after a failed experiment with a continental staff and playing style. Off Market. [80] Derek I'm Gutted! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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