The Shanahans, both long-standing Vale supporters, who own Potteries-based firm Synectics Solutions, have bought the club in its entirety. OWNERS: Carol Shanahan OBE, Kevin Shanahan. He explained: "I have been offered a contract. [21] The 195354 season saw Vale winning the Third Division North title as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing out to eventual winners West Bromwich Albion in controversial fashion, in which an Albert Leake goal was disallowed for offside. The Shanahans also hinted that one of their first jobs will be to secure manager John Askey's future on a more permanent basis. Bill Bratt William Amos Bratt MBE (born 1945) is an English insurance broker and former football club chairman who was the chair of Port Vale from 2003 to 2011. [64] From 1982 the club introduced a design based on that of a schoolchild who won a competition, which featured a bottle oven and the Stafford knot, associated with the city of Stoke-on-Trent's pottery industry and the history of the local area. [55] They stabilised in the division under new boss Rob Page, before chairman Norman Smurthwaite orchestrated the departure of Page and his squad in favour of the club's first foreign manager, Bruno Ribeiro, in June 2016. [42], The club came out of administration in 200304 under a fan-ownership consortium headed by Bill Bratt's Valiant 2001 consortium. I am particularly proud of the work that the Hubb Foundation is doing in supporting children, young people and their families in some of our most deprived areas in the city. Carol and Kevin Shanahan are excited, proud and humbled to have become the new owners of Port Vale. Boss Askey who recently signed a three-year deal reckons the only way is up and, after painting the white lines on the pitch ahead of training, revealed his excitement at the challenge ahead. [44] Foyle was dismissed in November 2007, and his successor, Lee Sinnott, proved unable to prevent the club from being relegated into League Two after a 23rd-place finish and also oversaw a defeat to Southern League Division One Midlands club Chasetown in the FA Cup. Under her leadership and direction, the Hubb Foundation continues to expand to help more and more families and extend the range of support it offers to young people. 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. [76] Vale also maintain rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, as well as less significant rivalries with Burton Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Macclesfield Town. Brian Horton resigned in February, and was replaced by Martin Foyle. The manager has steered the Vale clear of relegation trouble since he was appointed on February 4. [10] He later issued a statement saying that the wage bill budget set by the club in the summer was over-ambitious and that he had been forced to meet the 1 million budget deficit out of his own pocket. Despite this Rudge masterminded an eighth-place finish their highest in the pyramid since 1931. [77][78], The club's official matchday programme is highly rated, and was voted the best in League Two in 201011. [82][83], The club's most famous supporter is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. 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. [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. We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free them, said Shanahan of her 4million buy-out of the struggling League Two club. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50. [81] The OneValeFan fansite is the largest independent Port Vale website and has been running since 1996; it was originally titled There's only one Vale fan in Bristol? Trade went up and everything thrived on the back of that success.. [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. If everything is right I don't see there being a problem, but once again Norman is talking about things instead of doing things. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm start. The oldest are The Memoirs of Seth Bottomley printed in the 1990s and the Vale Park Beano, which has been printed since 1997. "[61] He went on to claim that fans protests against him had cost the club a 500,000 stadium sponsorship deal, that he had never received a "formal offer" for the club and that he would put the club into administration if no new owner was in place by 5 May. [34] However, they then lost 30 in the play-off final to West Bromwich Albion. The average household income in the Vale area is $66,005. It is a privilege for me to co-Chair the Opportunity Area Partnership Board with her. 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. [58] He went on to name John Askey as the club's new manager on 4 February. Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Harry Charsley has left the club by Mutual Consent and will join League Two side, Newport County. 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. More than 6,500 activity packs were also been delivered to youngsters across the city. 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. [92], The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. He went on to invest in dozens of properties and retired at the age of 50. [7] After playing at the Athletic Ground in Cobridge and The Old Recreation Ground in Hanley, the club returned to Burslem when Vale Park was opened in 1950. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [43] Smurthwaite issued a statement on 2 May apologising for relegation, and stated that he would be stepping down as chairman and would no longer attend games as he looked to sell the club. People feel that the club does have a future. [19] However, after these achievements the club were once again relegated in the 193536 season and remained in the third tier until World War II. Today's news confirms the end of Smurthwaite's six-and-a-half years as owner of the club. Interview | Catch up with Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan OBE 25 October 2022. Through her position as co-chair of the local Opportunity Area Partnership Board, Carol facilitated links with school improvement projects to provide academic resources for young people (aligned to the curriculum) so they could continue to engage with education. 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. [25], Smurthwaite was rumoured to have planned to sack Page live on BT Sport if the club lost an FA Cup First Round replay to Maidenhead United, though he dismissed the rumour as untrue. [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". But fans have got on board with the sense that this is a new era.. Watch Next. There are smiles on peoples faces, which you didnt see before. Carol and Kevin Shanahan have bought Port Vale from Norman Smurthwaite, Sign up NOW for your daily Port Vale newsletter straight to your inbox. [67] An area prone to flooding, today Westport Lake now lies where the ground once stood. Off Market. [93] Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HEAD COACH: Daryl Taylor, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH: Aaron Watkins, ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM ANALYST:Callum Brown. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,199/mo, which has increased by $2,199/mo in the last 30 days. ", Carol and Kevin Shanahan were talking to BBC Radio Stoke's Lee Blakeman. 2 bd 1 ba 1k sqft. Between 1958 and 1963 the club adopted various gold and black designs, before once again returning to the black and white theme. The freehold and the land around is now owned by the club.". ", Kevin Shanahan added: "It's very difficult to put into words. [31] After three seasons in the third tier, Rudge's Vale achieved another promotion in 198889 after Robbie Earle scored the winning goal at Vale Park to complete a 21 aggregate play-off final victory over Bristol Rovers; this marked the club's return to the Second Division after a 33-year absence.[32]. [6] The Football League assigned Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston as his mentor. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Originally planned to be as massive as an 80,000 capacity stadium, the development was known as the "Wembley of the North". [65], A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[66]. They spent 16 non-consecutive seasons in the Second Division, punctuated by winning the Third Division North title in 192930, before dropping back into the third tier for a much longer stay at the end of the 193536 campaign. Among their first jobs will be to resolve the future of manager John Askey who is out of contract. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [110] Gordon Lee (196970), John McGrath (198283) and Micky Adams (201213) also secured promotions. [85] For the football game FIFA 2000, he provided an original theme song with "It's Only Us", on the condition that Port Vale should be included in the game, which they were, located in the Rest of World section. 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. Also present was our man, Mike Baggaley, but he was sworn to secrecy. Speaking in advance of the deal, Supporters' Club chairman Mark Porter said: "I think the fans should come back in their thousands. The vast majority of sales are usually in the final weeks before the Early Bird discounted period comes to an end, which is on June 30. Vale suffered relegation on the final day of the 199192 league campaign, and though they bounced back well by staying in the promotion picture for most of the 199293 season, they narrowly missed out as runners-up to local rivals Stoke City after being overtaken by Bolton Wanderers on the final day. [74] Stoke have been the more successful team over the years, as Vale have finished higher in the league on only seven occasions. 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. Wilf Kirkham is the club's top goalscorer with 164 goals in all competitions, which includes 153 in the league and 11 in the FA Cup. Port Vale LIVE! [23] In April 2015 an email from his account was sent to a group of supporters stating that he wished to sell the club, though he denied sending the email, claiming that he had been hacked. Where families didnt have WiFi, Carol ensured they were supplied with dongles. Something went wrong, please try again later. [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. [40] Two months later, Smurthwaite used the OneValeFan fansite to ask supporters to vote whether he should sell the club to one of two hedge funds that he said had met his asking price for the club. Horton led the club to Football League Trophy success in 2001, as Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Steve Brooker scored the goals to secure a 21 victory over Brentford in the final at the Millennium Stadium. The deal has been confirmed in a statement by the club. Port Vale are a professional football club located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The Zestimate for this house is $399,001, which has decreased by $10,099 in the last 30 days. Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. "The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club. After Rudge's reign ended the club entered a decline, slipping into the fourth tier whilst twice entering administration in 2003 and 2012. 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. [11] It was so named as it also hosted athletics. Thanks to Carols vision and determination the Hubb Foundation is makinga real difference to peoples lives. [64] From 1952 to 1956 the club used a Staffordshire knot with the letters "PVFC" inside it. [88] The singer Simon Webbe was signed up to the club's youth side as a teenager until a torn ligament at age seventeen put an end to any sporting ambitions. The official story reported on the club website is that Port Vale F.C. Read full article. CROWD DOCTOR: Dr Ben Arnold, Dr Anil Kumar Sonnathi, FOOTBALL OPERATIONS MANAGER Billy McClure, HEAD OF ACADEMY COACH & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Josh Brehaut, HEAD OF GROWTH, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (HEAD OF ACADEMY EDUCATION) Ben Sproston, HEAD OF ACADEMY RECRUITMENT Kevin Scott, LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST Christos Christofides, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Rich Talbot, ACADEMY COACH AND PDP ANALYST Stephen Leyland, EDUCATION TUTORS Rob Hare and Matt Meredith, ACADEMY TRANSPORT Steve Maskrey and Ash Harvey, DEPUTY SAFETY & COVID 19 OFFICER: Jon Bloore, STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE DEDICATED FOOTBALL OFFICER: PC Nicky Burton, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Rich Talbot, SECURITY & DISABILITY LIAISION OFFICER: Luke Cassidy, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER: Kay Speedman, COMMERCIAL SALES EXECUTIVE: Oliver Bailey, RETAIL ASSISTANTS: Sue Hammond, Steve Turner and Jack Podmore, HEAD OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS: Ashley Houghton, CLUB PHOTOGRAPHERS: Gerard Austin, Tom Green, HEAD OF OPERATIONS & ESTATES: Hayley Lowe, GROUNDS STAFF: Mark Forster, Gareth Walker, HEAD OF GROWTH, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:Ben Sproston, HOSPITALITY ASSISTANTS: Kay Ross, Kirsty Lawton, Michelle Lawton, Zoe Hannon, STADIUM MAINTENANCE: Will Kinson, Rich Leighton, CHEFS: Scott Jones, Alex Zucchettei, Martin Waghorn, Mark Williamson, Emma Holden, CATERING STAFF:Nicola Fox, Gemma Edwards, Lorraine Thompson, Daniela Nema, Chris Pitchford, HOUSEKEEPING STAFF: Supervisor Julie Vyse, Tracy Weaver, Kelly Hughes, Debbie Wright, Steve Hannon, CONCOURSE CATERING SUPERVISOR: Debbie Wheeler, HEAD OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Will Turner, HEAD OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY: Nicola Stanway, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORINDATOR: Sarah Minshall, FOOTBALL & EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Tom Farr, PROJECT LEADS: Matt Hill, Sadie Haynes, James Bourne, Martyn Cooke. 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Women at the end of the 202021 season. [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. "[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. They are confident they can revive the Valiants, but won't be offering false hope to supporters. I think that will encourage people to come and play at Port Vale.. 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. They will do when they can see what is happening at Vale Park and they want to come and be a part of it.. [100] Port Vale are the only club in the top four divisions of English football to have beaten the other 91 clubs of the Football League and Premier League in a competitive league fixture.[101]. [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. 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. Port Vale players take part in a training session. 21707 Vale Pass, San Antonio, TX 78255 is for sale. 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. On Monday, the Valiants still faced the threat of administration as owner Norman Smurthwaite prepared to bail out. This song was also featured on the only FIFA Soundtrack CD release by EMI. But it was a different story a few months ago as Vale for a third straight season only narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League. He and his then business partner Paul Wildes bought Vale and the ground from the administrators for 1.25m in November 2012. was formed in 1876, following a meeting at Port Vale House, from where the club was supposed to have taken its name. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. The big thing is not to over-promise. [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. [104], Tom Morgan was the first Port Vale manager to win a league title with the club, taking them to the top of the Third Division North at the end of the 192930 season. [92] Other club record scorelines include a 160 victory over Middlewich in a friendly in 1884 and a 120 defeat to Aston Villa in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1891. Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has sold the League Two club to local IT firm owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan. More than 3,500 season tickets have been sold for the new campaign, with fans who had stayed away because of the clubs decline having returned. A few months ago the atmosphere was really toxic, recalled Carol. Something went wrong, please try again later. As a society we face unprecedented challenges because of the pandemic and Im extremely proud to see the charity I founded and the companies I run playing a key role in putting local communities, families and people first., Note: For more information about the Hubb Foundation, visit: TheHubbFoundation.com. Port Vale currently play in England's fourth tier, the English Football League Two. 2565 SE Vale Ct, Pt Orchard, WA is a single family home that contains 1,206 sq ft and was built in 1976. "If it all goes through I would be asking all Vale fans that, if they can invest, to go out and buy a season ticket. They entered exclusive talks to buy the club from Smurthwaite at the start of April - and become the new owners not just of the football club, but also Vale Park. "But now we have a clear vision. The new club subsequently moved into their new home of the Old Recreation Ground in Hanley in 1912, and returned to the Football League in October 1919, taking over the fixture list of Leeds City in the Second Division, who were forced to disband because of financial irregularities. I have never expressed a desire to leave. [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. Sheffield Wednesday have sold their 3,700. 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. [30] He continued to reveal that he had been physically assaulted by three Vale supporters in April 2014, though Staffordshire Police could find no record of Smurthwaite's complaint. [14][15] Smurthwaite invested 500,000 into the playing budget in order to help Micky Adams strengthen the squad. [8][9] In the club's early days the team played their football at Limekiln Lane, Longport and from 1880 at Westport. [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. Her passion and commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and our local communities is infectious. The clubs new owners met with Dave Walker, creative director of Burslem-based Blink Creative, to discuss the launch this week. John Askey believes everything is in place for Vale to thrive and avoid another relegation battle. Norman Smurthwaite (born 8 August 1960) is an English businessman and former football club chairman. Port Vale owner's son shaves head in promotion celebrations! showed us not to have doubts. TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg). 29 Likes, TikTok video from Dion \ port vale owner (@portvalebloxburg): "@NoahCooper702-.- @England Academy | Bloxburg @Crystalpalacebloxburg @Bloxburg Doge / Port Vale CM @DADDY GRAY". They have never played top-flight football, and hold the record for the most seasons in the English Football League (111) and in the second tier (41) without reaching the first tier. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 201617. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The club had only sold 183 tickets from when they were launched in January until Carol and Kevin Shanahan were announced as the new owners on Tuesday. A joy to watch. On hearing that families could not afford personal hygiene and cleaning products, Carol made sure they received supplies with their next food delivery. Carol, 62, is the Founder and Trustee of the Hubb Foundation . Ron Suart has served as both caretaker and interim manager. View 37 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 2869 sqft. When they joined the English Football League in 1892, Port Vale were playing at their fourth home ground. Carol is a true champion for the city. [22] He further had to deny claims that he was picking the team, stating that first team matters were purely down to Rob Page. "[12], PVFC Limited, the club's holding company, was hit with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs in July 2014; Smurthwaite insisted this would not affect the club and that a funding error caused the problem and expected the order to be withdrawn. [92] The most capped player is Chris Birchall, who earned 27 caps for Trinidad and Tobago while at the club. Everybody is welcome to come back, all the people that have stopped coming to matches. [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. "We knew we had to come in and almost come and liberate the club. When people ask, Why did you buy the Vale?, I say, Well somebody had to and nobody else was going to do it. But had we not done so, it would have gone into liquidation and we would have lost the club. [113], For a more detailed look at the club's history, see, For a statistical breakdown by season, see, The kit used in Vale's first League season (1892), According to Port Vale's official website and badge the club were formed in 1876. After becoming one of the more prominent football clubs in Staffordshire, Burslem Port Vale were invited to become founder members of the Football League Second Division in 1892. "We're not going to gamble our future by spending ridiculous amounts," Carol Shanahan told BBC Radio Stoke. We are not going to. [97], The club's highest attendance at Vale Park is 49,768 against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on 20 February 1960, whilst the lowest is 554 against Middlesbrough U21 in the EFL Trophy on 16 October 2018. [21] Manager Norman Low instilled an attacking philosophy and in the 195859 season guided the team to the Fourth Division title with a club record 110 goals scored. "But there's a lot of relief. "[4] On 18 May, Paul Wildes made a shock decision to resign as chairman and sell his 50% stake to Smurthwaite, who became the club's chairman and sole owner; Wildes stated that "From many conversations with Norman, it's clear we have conflicting ideas on how to take Vale forward". And if you can get the environment right, good things usually happen., Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. ", Kevin Shanahan added: "The key thing is that were able to put a budget together which has a proper amount for players. Flores joined the Port in 2013 and leads the design, construction and delivery of new real estate developments and facilities throughout the 1,900-acre campus. A day later and Burslem-based business couple Carol and Kevin Shanahan had taken over. Personally speaking, I've been tickled beyond imagination. [62] The crest was removed in 1964, and replaced by a 'P.V.F.C.' The son of Port Vale co-owner Carol Shanahan has. 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. [50] He returned formally to the role of Port Vale chairman the following month. Watch Monday Night Football live at Vale Park on Monday 16th January as the Vale host Peterborough United (8pm kick-off). [18] Vale went to beat Chesterfield by a club record 91 margin on 24 September 1932. Fans have jumped at the chance to attend the event, at which Carol and Kevin Shanahan will be guest speakers. "All future revenue generated within Vale Park will remain within Port Vale Football Club. [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. Vale are the only English Football League club not to be named after a place; their name being a reference to the valley of ports on the Trent and Mersey Canal. "We viewed it as the loved one was being held hostage and we had to pay the ransom to free . ", For all your latest Vale news, opinion, analysis and transfer gossip, click here. [31] He also admitted that he had been planning on buying Torquay United before being told by the Football League that he would not be allowed to own two clubs. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, finance and economic development. In fact, they reckon they are seeing people who have not bought a season ticket in years. 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. [87] Another famous fan is darts legend Phil Taylor; Burslem born, "The Power" is a 16 time world champion of the sport. I want to be here and hopefully in the next few days I will know one way or the other.". is also a long-running fanzine, and has been printed since August 2000; the name was inspired by a remark by then-manager Brian Horton to local journalist Derek Davis following a defeat to Tranmere Rovers. "He came in just as the transfer window had shut, but he fulfilled his task and gave the fans a lot of hope. It sounds dramatic but new Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan makes no apologies for the stark analogy. Last updated on 7 May 20197 May 2019.From the section Port Vale. [61], Around November 1920, club chairman Frank Huntbach came up with the nickname of "the Valiants". [9] More worry came in December, when The Sunday People revealed that Smurthwaite had e-mailed agents pleading poverty over the club's finances. Carol Shanahan has also been chair of the Vale's community scheme, the Port Vale Foundation Trust, since 2017. During Port Vale history, the club have never played in the top flight. 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