Something went wrong, please try again later. The announcement of a Stockport County takeover has ended months if not years of speculation as the Club confirmed the the sale of the Hatters to local businessman, Mark Stott. 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. On Monday, County entertain West Ham in their first appearance in the FA Cup third round for 14 years and already the atmosphere at the club has been transformed. Select, founded in 2004, is an industry-leading UK property investment firm and a developer, retailer and operator of property investment brands. On the pitch, there has also been considerable success over the past year. Most of Stockport is within the confines of the historic county of Cheshire, however, the region which is north of the river Mersey and west of the River This change was made in part because as of the 201011 season, Stockport County was sponsored by the town's Metropolitan Borough Council. Sportsmail's writers debate the England boss in their first daily WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL, Wales' Jonny Williams has been a perfect fit since swapping League Two for the World Cup this winter, as Rob Page prepares for opener with USA and home nation believe they can achieve 'something special' out in Qatar. However, Colin Murphy was brought in for his second spell as manager, and Stockport gained 45 points from their final 31 games to remain in the division, although Murphy left shortly after the season. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A man once branded as Stockport's most successful businessman has acquired a majority stake in a football academy business. 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[188][191] The group transformed the club's Legends Lounge into the Stockport County Museum, which was opened by former player George Haigh on his 102nd birthday. Years on, he is now widely considered the town's most successful entrepreneur, having built two businesses - Select Property Group and Vita Group. [103], Neil Young was named as Stockport's new manager in 2015, after he had previous successes in the division with Chester,[104][105] but departed in January 2016. They finished in bottom place the following season and were relegated back to the Third Division North, remaining there until the divisions were reorganised in 1958. January 10, 2023 Club announce launch of Players Association. Stats correct as of 14 January 2023. It also saw the return of a football on the shield. In a statement, the now League Two club said the investment has been converted into equity. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. A year later, Mr Stott decided to invest some of the money he'd made and open a bar in Wilmslow. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. Football. 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But their 105-year stint in the English Football League came to an end in May 2011 with relegation to the National League, after which former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann had an ill-fated four-mouth spell in charge. A quarter of a century on, he might just be the towns most successful businessman. '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. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. County were founder member of the new Third Division, but were relegated after one season. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. Mr Stott, who attended Poynton High School, explained: "I did that for a couple of years before moving to work at Smith Knight Fay [also in Stockport] selling cars. And we'll send out breaking news alerts for any stories we think you can't miss. Paddy Madden scored a brace as National League leaders Stockport eased past Notts County to claim a fifth straight league win. [78], The purchase of Stockport County by the 2015 Group was approved by the Football League in May 2010, with the takeover announced inJune. [86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the club. p.236. mid-Feb-May & Oct: F-Tu 11AM-4PM; Jun-Sep: Th-Tu 11AM-5PM; mid-Nov-mid-Dec: F-M 11AM-3PM. 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. [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]. Stockport owner Mark Stott will step down from his temporary role as chairman, with Elstone working alongside Stott and the board. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. [85] Despite an upturn in results, County were relegated to the Football Conference for the first time in their history. Some things have gone full circle. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. 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. Posted by Nik on 8/6/2022, 6:08 pm. The biggest one is our fans. STOCKPORT County owner Mark Stott has purchased a controlling share in the towns other football club, Stockport Town. Stockport County had an average away attendance of over 900, the highest in the division. Man United icon Keane did not hold back in his criticism of the Hammers and name-dropped Tottenham in his blasting of the visitors. Monday's game is being televised by BT Sport and, with increased advertising revenues, will be worth more than 100,000 to the club. Earlier this month, the side reached the third round of the FA Cup, narrowly losing out to Premier League side West Ham due to a late header. 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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The sale has left the club, which currently competes in the Vanarama National League, with zero debt. Stockport County owner Mark Stott has cleared the 7.7m debt the club owed him that was used to invest in the then National League side following his takeover in January 2020. Stockport County Football Club are a professional football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, who compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. Interim or caretaker managers are not included. Stockport was Umbro's flagship partner for their relaunch in the UK. Bearing in mind Stockport have been 10 seasons outside the league, the loyalty of the fans is incredible. Gannon was a veteran of over 400 games in ten years, he had been through every one of [113][114] County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. 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. 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. WebStockport County; Full name: Stockport County Football Club: Nickname(s) The Hatters: Founded: 1883; 140 years ago () (as Heaton Norris Rovers) Ground: Edgeley Park: Capacity: 10,852 all-seated: Owner: Mark Stott: Chairman: Ken Knott: Manager: Dave Challinor: League: EFL League Two: 202122: National League, 1st of 23 (champions) Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Chief executive Jonathan Vaughan said: "It has always been Marks plan to make sure the money he put into the club was gifted and did not want to burden the club with long-term loans. However, for the 201011 season, the number reverted to one of the players. 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. We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news, events and community news in Stockport. In July 2021 Mr Stott snapped up Pro Football Academy for an undisclosed sum. [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. 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. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. 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. I know we would. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. [151], By 1902, County required a larger ground and moved to Edgeley Park, then home of the rugby league club Stockport RFC. [77] A new consortium, the 2015 Group, was given exclusivity to work towards a takeover of the club. Stockport found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. Pay 7.50 to access game. We are on a bit of a roll now and we have some momentum, so if we were playing Tranmere, say, or Salford City or Bolton, we would get 9,000-10,000. It was altered in 2006 to resemble the town's arms more closely, including the Latin motto Animo et Fide, which loosely translated means "With Courage and Faith". [157] In May 2012, County renamed the Main Stand "The Danny Bergara Stand" in honour of the club's former manager. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. ISBN1-873626-72-X. [30] On 23 July 1935, Edgeley Park's wooden main stand burned down, which caused damage to neighbouring houses. ': 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. [33] The 199697 season proved to be the most successful in the club's history: Stockport finished second in the Second Division and reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, in which they eliminated three Premiership teams before losing 21 against Middlesbrough over two legs. During the 193940 season, Stockport played only two matches before the Second World War started; the Football League was suspended and did not resume until 1946. [115], Stockport County's traditional kit colours are blue and white, although they have played in other colours throughout their history. At a time when many lower division clubs are fighting for their very existence, Stott has already spent more than 1million on renovating Edgeley Park, where the club have played since 1902. [74][75] In July, administrators agreed to a company voluntary arrangement with the previous shareholders and creditors. [33][34] In 193637, the team won the Third Division North title and promotion to the Second Division following a last-day title decider against Lincoln City which was attended by more than 27,000 fans. [153] The Manchester City Council ultimately decreed that rugby union club Sale Sharks would make better tenants. 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Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd agreed on a deal to purchase the developments from the Cheshire-based group. [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. Association football club in Greater Manchester, England. Stockport marked their 125thanniversary during 2008 by bringing in a third kita gold colour with black trim. On several occasions in his first year in charge, he has reached out to help the local community. Mr. D. G. 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ISBN1-873626-72-X. 1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 There are plans for a new club academy so that County can tap into some of the reserves of local talent. The club also has a feirce rivalry with Wrexham[204] which was intensified during the 202122 season as both teams battled for the National League title, which Stockport won on the final day of the season beating Halifax Town FC 2-0. 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. 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The club, which competes in the North West Counties League Division One South, was previously owned by Pro Football Academy, a company which coaches players between the ages of four and 16. [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]. Derby: Breedon Books. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. Stockport County owner Mark Stott was born and raised in the area There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. After playing home matches for several years in different parks in the area, Heaton Norris Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. 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. WebYou will need to provide your full name and home address. A new company, Cheshire Sport, was established,[62] which combined ownership of Stockport County, Sale Sharks and the Edgeley Park stadium. 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. [81][82] He was sacked after only six months in charge,[83][84] and Ray Mathias was brought in as interim manager. 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. [31] Green Lane was retained for use by the club's reserve team, although one further first team game was played at the ground inApril 1903, when Edgeley Park was used by the rugby club. After takeover of the club by the 2015 Group in 2010, a new crest was adopted. [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. Hardy was also selected for England for their 1925 tour of Australia while at Stockport. BusinessLive is your home for business news from around the North West- and you can stay in touch with all the latest news from Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria through our email alerts. Stockport County: A Complete Record. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. [111][112], Local businessman Mark Stott purchased County for an undisclosed fee in January 2020, and cleared its debts; Stott pledged to return the club to full-time football, to reach the Football League and to find a new training ground. Stockport County FC is keen to maintain good relations with all clubs including those which its supporters don't like very much. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. Published: 17:31 EST, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 19:38 EST, 9 January 2021. Stotts vision for County is that it improves its position as a club at the very heart of its community, a provider of education and pride as well as success on the pitch. 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[121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. [99][100] Stockport employed two further managers in three months, and were relegated to the Conference North on the final day of the 201213 season. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. Just login to each game. [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. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. That support was worth 95,000 to us and its been a massive lifeline.. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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