They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. However, for the 201011 season, the number reverted to one of the players. The Club is pleased to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Ethan Ross, who joins on a three-year contract after leaving Lincoln City in the Summer. Stockport County has announced that its owner, Mark Stott, has acquired a majority stakeholding in Pro Football Academy, a nationwide football coaching businesses for young people. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. Read about our approach to external linking. Mark Stott was born and raised in the town and says his first priority as new owner will be to improve football operations and match day fan experience. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty, The grime artist turned chef takes inspiration from the social media queen's Swedish and Somali roots, Eight Brits fight for survival in this adrenalin-fuelled competition, hosted by Jordan North, "I am excited by the opportunity that lies ahead," Stott, Stockport County: Blossoms on dreams of FA Cup glory and EFL return, After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club. The nearby Nursery Inn served as the team's home, with players using a barn as changing rooms. WebYou will need to provide your full name and home address. WebTue, 21st February Rochdale AFC 1-2 Stockport County > Read Report THE SQUAD Macauley Southam-Hales POSITION: Defender APPS: 13 THE SQUAD Ben Hinchliffe POSITION: Goalkeeper APPS: 29 THE SQUAD Jacob Davenport POSITION: Midfielder APPS: 1 THE SQUAD Joe Grayson POSITION: Defender APPS: THE SQUAD Aaron "This puts the club in a strong financial position and for this, we are very grateful. "With persistence, financial stability and the right long-term plan, I have no doubt that the players, staff and fans can achieve great things together.". WebThe Club can announce that owner Mark Stott has acquired a majority stakeholding in Pro Football Academy. A man once branded as Stockport's most successful businessman has acquired a majority stake in a football academy business. For Stockport County season by season records, 18911994 see: For Stockport County attendance figures, 19251994 see: This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:23. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. [162][163] It is currently leased back to the club. [213][223] Wayne Hennessey, then on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, kept a clean sheet in his first nine games in professional football. O'Shea has written articles in the club's matchday programme and has also worn County's colours in all of his televised darts matches. ADVERTISING. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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[119] The blue shield is taken from the coat of arms of the de Stokeport family, from whom Stockport derives its name. [35] Regional league competitions were set up; the FA Cup was also suspended and was replaced with the Football League War Cup. In the early 1930s, Stockport County played in a black and white home kit, and were briefly nicknamed the 'Lilywhites'. [33] In late 2000, chairman Brendan Elwood considered moving Stockport to Maine Road, the home of rivals Manchester City. In 1995, and still only 23, he decided to split up the partnership and go it alone, buying and selling cars such as Porsches and Ferraris - and once took David Beckham's Bentley off his hands. ", "Revealed: The Stockport County 201920 Away Kit! WebHeaton Norris Rovers adopted the name Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. 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[61] The summer of 2003 saw an ownership change. The club had reached a point some time ago where survival was its main ambition but that has changed. Tuesday 21 February 2023 23:02, UK. STOCKPORT County owner Mark Stott has purchased a controlling share in the towns other football club, Stockport Town. However, as these matches were classified as 'test' matches they are not recognised on international records. WebCounty sign keeper Ross. [4][d], Danny Bergara was appointed manager in March 1989, and gained automatic promotion to the Third Division in 199091. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . The biggest one is our fans. County are making their first appearance in the FA Cup third round for 14 years and the atmosphere at the club has been transformed. WebStockport County v Leicester City 23.08.22. One function of the club has been to become a vehicle for philanthropy. Statistics only include full-time managers. Stockport County owner Mark Stott is hoping his side can cause a Cup shock. [25][26][c] Stockport remained in the Third Division North during the 1920s, with two consecutive second-place finishes but failed to gain promotion.[28][29]. You can sign up to receive daily morning news bulletins from every region we cover and to weekly email bulletins covering key economic sectors from manufacturing to technology and enterprise. Stockport County: Businessman Mark Stott agrees takeover of National League club. men [20][21][b] The club's goalkeeper Harry Hardy was called up for the England national team in 1924,[23][24] and kept a clean sheet in a 40 win against Belgium. The medals hanging from the lion's rampant (which represented Cheshire and Lancashire, owing to Stockport's location astride the River Mersey which forms the historic border between the two counties) were removed. [49] He led Stockport to Wembley on three further occasions, once more in the 1993 Football League Trophy Final and twice in the play-offs, but lost all. Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative used the blue on white cross from the 1978 badge as the main identifier in their company logo. The potential move was unpopular with supporters, and protests were staged after it was suggested that the club would change its name to Man-Stock County. [39][40] During the 196465 season, Stockport chairman Vic Bernard re-introduced the royal blue strip,[30] and hired former Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann as the club's general manager to improve its image. Stockport stabilised on and off the pitch in the following seasons, and won promotion to the fifth tier in 201819. Enter 'Voucher Code' on next step. [175][e], The support from County fans has often been cited by managers and players,[179][180] with the fans influence likened to having a twelfth player on the field. County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. There are plans for a new club academy so that County can tap into some of the reserves of local talent. [150], The stadium had one main stand that ran the length of the pitch, and a raised bank behind one of the goals. Pro Football Academy is registered at Grove One Business Centre in Wilmslow. Based at Horseshoe Farm in Alderley Edge, the group was founded as one company over 15 years ago. If they were to merge League Two and the National League and do a League Two North and South, it would make so much sense. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. Throughout all of the ups and downs it has faced over the years, the Club and its supporters have always shown immense character and resilience, which is one of the many things that makes Stockport County FC a unique community club. So you'll have to ask County fans to name their rivals. It is a very big game in County history. United in December 2015. He says: We want to apply a load of the talent here to help create a platform through the club and the community with outreach work to support the things that I missed out on when I was a child growing up.. On Tuesday, they played another SCFC Stockport County Football Club two clubs from Greater Manchester with very different histories. [6][119] The twin-towered castle above the shield is Stockport Castle, which stood until 1775.[120]. [153] The Manchester City Council ultimately decreed that rugby union club Sale Sharks would make better tenants. They have played at various times in a white jersey with a blue band and blue shorts, and a blue jersey with white pin stripes and white shorts. Having a Premier League team at Edgeley Park with the way people feel about the club and the desperation for people to get out there and watch a game, it would be priceless for our supporters. It makes loads of sense economically for the clubs and the fans. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. Show your footballing knowledge (and beat your mates!) [48] In the 1992 Associate Members' Cup Final, Bergara became the first South American to lead an English team at Wembley; Stoke City defeated County 10. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Stockport marked their 125thanniversary during 2008 by bringing in a third kita gold colour with black trim. He has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. Gannon was a veteran of over 400 games in ten years, he had been through every one of As the two nearby Manchester clubs have rarely been in the same division as Stockport, historically there has been little rivalry with either club until the 1990s, when the rivalry between County and Manchester City took form between 1997 and 2002. [50] In March 1995, Bergara was sacked after an altercation with then chairman Brendan Elwood,[51][52] and was succeeded by Dave Jones. Stott, 48, is the founder and CEO of property developer and management company Vita Group. Stott raised more than 200,000 to pay for school meals for Stockport schoolchildren over Christmas before Marcus Rashford forced the Government into a U-turn. [78], The purchase of Stockport County by the 2015 Group was approved by the Football League in May 2010, with the takeover announced inJune. In 2019, a company-wide restructure was launched to make clear the distinction between Vita and Select - now sister firms. - Roy Keane launches scathing attack after Manchester United vs West Ham. League Two. [88] Dietmar Hamann, who had no prior managerial experience, was named manager in July 2011. [115], Stockport County's traditional kit colours are blue and white, although they have played in other colours throughout their history. For all the latest stories, views, polls and more - and the news as it breaks - follow our BusinessLive North West LinkedIn page here. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. Mr Park said there has been interest in Stockport County FC from a number of potential local and international investors since the Club returned to profitability in 2016-17. With a small amount of cash, the pair set up a small software business which today is the IT department of Select. [3][110] In 201819, Stockport reached the semi-finals of the FA Trophy and won the Conference North, their first league title in 52 years. 1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 'Vita Group' was launched to run the sales and operational divisions of the huge business, while Select handles investor sales working from offices in Dubai, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It was important for us to find a new owner who had a passion and long-term vision for the club, he says. [64][65] Former County player Jim Gannon was appointed manager, initially as caretaker manager. [183] It was given back to the fans upon the club's return to the National League in 2019. Stockport County: A Complete Record. The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. The club have moved to Manchester Citys old training ground at Carrington and a raft of new players such as Connor Jennings, Mark Kitching and John Rooney, Waynes brother, have been brought in to work under manager Jim Gannon. On several occasions in his first year in charge, he has reached out to help the local community. [42] Trautmann resigned from his position in 1966. 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[86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the club. [76] The Melrose Consortium bid was rejected by the Football League, however, in March 2010. 16 January 2020 Stockport. Stockport County owner Mark Stott has donated 75,000 to the local NHS Trust on behalf of the club towards the cost of coronavirus treatment. WebThe owners and administrators of Yellowboard make no claims that information dispersed through message boards or other means is accurate or reliable. Derby: Breedon Books. [46][47] Following the introduction of automatic promotion and relegation between the Football League and the Football Conference at the start of the 198687 season, Stockport faced the prospect of non-League football, with just six points from 13 games. [123][124], Heaton Norris Rovers originally played home matches at the Heaton Norris Recreation Ground, then at various locations in Stockport until settling at a park on Green Lane, Heaton Norris, in 1889. The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. In a statement, the now League Two club said the investment has been converted into equity. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd. [18] The team won their first Football League title in 192122, when they defeated Darlington in front of 18,500 fans at Edgeley Park. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. Stockport County FC sold to businessman Mark Stott who was born and raised in the town The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. Stockport County FC is keen to maintain good relations with all clubs including those which its supporters don't like very much. You are setup for the season. A year ago he bought Stockport County, which had slipped out of the Football League in 2011 after 106 years and had fallen as far as the National League North before clambering back up to the fifth tier. They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans attempting a takeover the following year. Mark has shared a vision for Stockport County FC that preserves the values and identity of this community-based Club, while enabling long-term sustainability and success on and off the pitch. Connor Jennings shares Hartlepool United 'delight' after first goal since Stockport County move Hartlepool Mail 13:55. [57] Former England international Carlton Palmer was appointed in November 2001,[58][59] but he failed to save the club from relegation to the third tier that season. [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. The sale has left the club, which currently competes in the Vanarama National League, with zero debt. After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club entered administration in 2009 and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. The National League side take on David Moyes' West Ham in the third-round. [66][67] He led the club to safety in 200506,[68] and sustained a promotion challenge the next season but eventually missed out on the League Two play-offs on goal difference. He is also an advocate of a reorganisation of the lower leagues to capitalise on regional rivalries. We take a load of travelling fans anyway but if we were always playing in the north, we would always take 700 or 800 fans. Stockport County FC has been bought by a lifelong fan, who says he wants to achieve great things with the club. [224] The other players involved were: Robert Clare, Michael Rose, Ashley Williams, Gareth Owen, Stephen Gleeson, Jason Taylor, Adam Griffin, David Poole, Damien Allen, Anthony Pilkington, Tony Dinning, Dominic Blizzard, Liam Dickinson, Adam Proudlock, Tes Bramble and Anthony Elding.[225]. [1][2][a] After playing home matches in different parks in the Stockport area for several years, Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. "I have no doubt that the players, staff and fans can achieve great things together". 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We will fill the stadiums. [101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. [194][195] It runs the Stockport County Appearance Number Scheme (SCAN), where every player who has played a first-team game is recognised with a framed certificate and a number which shows their position on the list of players who made their debut for the club.[196][197]. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. Mr Stott, who is the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group, says: I am excited by the opportunity that lies ahead to support Stockport County FC to fulfill its great potential both on and off the pitch, by creating a more sustainable model for the future of this historic football club that includes deepening its longstanding ties with the local community. [7] County finished in the bottom three for their first four seasons, and failed to gain re-election at the end of the 190304 season. THE NOTEBOOK: Jack Wilshere is on a mission to lure pal Declan Rice to Arsenal, Gunners pounced to offer 'You can feel how much they want it': Mikel Arteta urges his Arsenal players to 'focus on what we can Sean Dyche admits Arsenal have the look of Premier League champions after his side's 4-0 hammering at the Jose Mourinho 'sparks controversy at Roma's U14 derby against Lazio after BOOING an opposition youngster as Do not sell or share my personal information. "Throughout all of the ups and downs it has faced over the years, the club and its supporters have always shown immense character and resilience. Sport. [172] There was a further increase the following season with Stockport's away support outnumbering home supporters on a number of occasions. [186][187] They also organised the 'Players Fund',[188][189] which paid the wages of young players,[190] and gave the Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative shares in the club. Eskimo was initially a success, but turned out to be a "disaster", and he ended up losing around 350,000. Speaking to the Stockport County FC website when he took over the club, Mr Stott said after growing up on the Parklands Estate, he took his first ever job selling adverts for the Stockport Express Advertiser. [8] After spending one season in the Lancashire Combination,[9] the club was readmitted to the Football League. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. [72][73] Two months later, County's administrator, Leonard Curtis, announced terms had been agreed with the Melrose Consortiumheaded by ex-Manchester City player Jim Melrosefor the sale of the club. Stockport, North West. FM21 Injury Prone Players to avoid. Stockport County owner Mark Stott has donated 75,000 to the local NHS Trust on behalf of the club towards the cost of coronavirus treatment. Mr Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020, saying he wants to achieve "great things" with the club. [158], Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the stadium in 2015, to prevent it from being demolished and redeveloped. [36] In March 1946, Stockport hosted Doncaster Rovers in a League Three North Cup match which lasted 203 minutes, and is considered the longest professional football game. [42], In 2004, the club attracted a crowd of more than 20,000 for one of its tour matches in China. This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. Stott and director of football Simon Wilson have set a target of reaching the Championship in seven years. [154] Maine Road was demolished in 2004 to make way for a housing estate, and Edgeley Park was then shared with Sale whose parent company, Cheshire Sports, owned the ground. My father was a County fan like my grandfather before :-) Re: Hinchliffe signs new contract. I guess I got that wrong.. and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. Phil Foden might be fondly referred to as the Stockport Iniesta but even though he was born half a mile from Edgeley Park, he went straight into Manchester Citys youth system. "With persistence, financial stability and the right long-term plan, I have no doubt that the players, staff and fans can achieve great things together.". The remainder of the ground was uncovered terracing, with turnstiles located at the back of the Nursery Inn. [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. [168][169] It is possible this attendance was a result of County's association with their affiliate team, and Tiger Stars' name change to include 'Stockport' two years before. [207], Based on win percentage in all competitions[210]. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. Erling Haaland agent speaking to clubs for when striker leaves Man City. The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. [11][12] The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 191213 season, when they again had to seek re-election. [164][165] In February 2022, the club agreed a 250-year lease of Edgeley Park from Stockport council. The pupils were: Tom Richards aged 19, Jack Hewitt, 18, Samuel Riley, 14, William Riley (brother of Samuel), 16, Tom Machin, 16, Stan Hockenhull, 17, Ted Whittle, 15, William Ridgway, 15, Ted Simpson, 16, and Ben Kelly, 15. 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