Stockport County owner Mark Stott - who bought the club in 2020 - also owns the majority share in non-league outfit Stockport Town. 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. When he moved on from the Strawberry Pig, he got his first full-time job selling advertising space for the Stockport Express Advertiser. READ MORE: Losses widen at Stockport County despite turnover rise. Some things have gone full circle. Just login to each game. 16 January 2020 Stockport. 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[5], Stockport left Green Lane in 1902 and moved to Edgeley Park,[2][6] which was also home to rugby league club Stockport RFC. The two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. [15], David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. 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. [106] County once again turned to Gannon, who returned for a third stint. Posted by Nik on 8/6/2022, 6:08 pm. Swindon Swindon Town 15:00 Stockport Stockport County. After takeover of the club by the 2015 Group in 2010, a new crest was adopted. [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. in our EASY predictor, Max Verstappen claims record-extending 15th victory in season finale at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton retires and Sebastian Vettel brings the curtain down on his career with a point in his last race, 'Five minutes into the World Cup, are you KIDDING?! Stockport County Supporters Messageboard [ Stockport County Supporters Messageboard] Hinchliffe signs new contract. [183] Sampson became a lifelong member of the Stockport County Supporters' Trust after he released "The Tinpot County Song", which paid tribute to the team's Football League record of nine consecutive wins without conceding a goal. [152] The Green Lane site was later used for housing. Mr. D. G. 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The club added that they have no debt outstanding to Mr Stott for his investment. [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. This is recognised as the first official home ground of the team. That would be fantastic for a load of clubs that only get 1,200 fans at a game. Will one of the big guns triumph in Qatar or could a smaller team take the top prize? During the mid-1960s, the Football League introduced a minimum admission price for all clubs in the four professional tiers, attempting to boost revenue for smaller clubs. 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. [199] The rivalry is made more complex by the large number of Manchester City supporters who reside in Stockport.[200]. [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]. Stockport County: Businessman Mark Stott agrees takeover of National League club. Stockport is actually a large town in Greater Manchester a metropolitan county in the North West of the UK, just 7 miles outside of Manchester city centre. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Years on, he is now widely considered the town's most successful entrepreneur, having built two businesses - Select Property Group and Vita Group. ADVERTISING. [157] In May 2012, County renamed the Main Stand "The Danny Bergara Stand" in honour of the club's former manager. One function of the club has been to become a vehicle for philanthropy. [181][182] Between the 200607 and 200910 seasons, the squad number 12 was allocated to the 'Blue & White Army', in reference to the fans being the team's 12thman. Under boss Jim Gannon, the club have prospered on the pitch, with Stott purchasing the club "in a stable financial position with zero debt". Stats correct as of 14 January 2023. Pay 7.50 to access game. WebStockport County v Leicester City 23.08.22. Non-season ticket holders or away fans: Click 'Watch Here'. After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club entered administration in 2009 and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. [207], Based on win percentage in all competitions[210]. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. And we'll send out breaking news alerts for any stories we think you can't miss. ", "Revealed: The Stockport County 201920 Away Kit! Gannon was a veteran of over 400 games in ten years, he had been through every one of [162][163] It is currently leased back to the club. [151], By 1902, County required a larger ground and moved to Edgeley Park, then home of the rugby league club Stockport RFC. County were cut adrift at the bottom of the league by five points after a humiliating 6-0 defeat away to local rivals, Macclesfield Town. [13][14] Stockport gained 22 votes and retained their Football League status. 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WebCounty sign keeper Ross. [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. ': 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. They added that the only debt left in the club is a Sport Winter Survival Loan of 727,000 and a Bounce Back Loan of 50,000. ', Greater Manchester Police Federation backs calls for cops to get new powers to charge suspects, The current delays are having a negative impact on officers workloads", "We've had to shut down NHS scanners": Christie cancer treatment staff explain why they have to strike, More than 100 staff will go on strike tomorrow morning, Street left without mail for six months after postal worker 'bitten by a dog', Royal Mail have deemed the street to be 'unsafe' and have suspended deliveries. Stockport County v Swindon Town 27.08.22. Visit our email preference centre to sign up to all the latest news from BusinessLive. The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. [102] McKnight announced his resignation in April 2014. 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. Stott, 48, is the founder and CEO of property developer and management company Vita Group. [93][107] He stabilised the club on the pitch and finished around the play-offs places for the next two seasons. Stott is confident that County can make a profit as a club but he is wrestling with a limited ability to extend Edgeley Park beyond the 10,900 capacity. [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. If you want to play Football Manager 2021 with an updated Stockport County squad featuring all the latest real world transfers then you should download the sortitoutsi FM21 Update which updates the Football Manager 2021 database with all the WebEFL Awaydays Stockport County (EFL2, Fri 31/3/23, 7:45pm) Information Salford City - Official Site 00:11 26-Feb-23. Sport. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. Stockport County owner Mark Stott is hoping his side can cause a Cup shock. 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. United in December 2015. To prove your identity you will need to include a photograph or scan of an ID document showing your name and address, such as, a driving licence or utility bill. Born and raised in Stockport, Stott is the [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. [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. It soon began rapidly expanding and now has dozens of subsidiary companies. [54][55] Dave Jones left for Southampton in 1997 and Gary Megson took over as manager. Stockport owner Mark Stott will step down from his temporary role as chairman, with Elstone working alongside Stott and the board. Stockport County . In the early 1930s, Stockport County played in a black and white home kit, and were briefly nicknamed the 'Lilywhites'. 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The club had reached a point some time ago where survival was its main ambition but that has changed. Friday 31st March League Two. 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Tuesday 21 February 2023 23:02, UK. [202] According to a survey in 2003, County supporters include more distant clubs Burnley and Stoke City among their main rivals for more historical reasons. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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) Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative used the blue on white cross from the 1978 badge as the main identifier in their company logo. [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. "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. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. [78], The purchase of Stockport County by the 2015 Group was approved by the Football League in May 2010, with the takeover announced inJune. The team won their first league championship in 1922, the newly created Third Division North. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. 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. WebCounty News. Last updated on 16 January 202016 January 2020.From the section Stockport. "I have no doubt that the players, staff and fans can achieve great things together". Man United icon Keane did not hold back in his criticism of the Hammers and name-dropped Tottenham in his blasting of the visitors. Stockport stabilised on and off the pitch in the following seasons, and won promotion to the fifth tier in 201819. [42], In 2004, the club attracted a crowd of more than 20,000 for one of its tour matches in China. I've ordered another two pairs! County are making their first appearance in the FA Cup third round for 14 years and the atmosphere at the club has been transformed. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. 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. I know we would. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. 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. [79] Before the start of the 201011 season, the new owners pledged to "rebuild the club from top to bottom",[80] and appointed Paul Simpson as manager. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. It was still based on the Stockport coat of arms, though the Latin motto was removed, along with a patch of green at the base of the badge; the flag of Cheshire, featuring a sword and three wheatsheaves, replaced the golden lozenges and crosslets in the shield. Stockport County also confirmed they are now swapping a 2.6m loan from owner Mark Stott to equity. 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 . 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. 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. 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. Hardy was also selected for England for their 1925 tour of Australia while at Stockport. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. He has also ploughed money into the Stockport NHS Trust to help them supplement their supply of ventilators during the Covid outbreak. Stockport County. In 2012, Select partnered with one of the other group companies, Vita, to "transform" the UK student property sector by forming Vita Student, and has since sold thousands of apartments to investors around the world. A quarter of a century on, he might just be the towns most successful businessman. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. Stockport was Umbro's flagship partner for their relaunch in the UK. [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. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. There would be an increase in attendances between 10 per cent and 25 per cent.. This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. Manager Chris Turner was shown the exit and County legend Jim Gannon stepped in to try and save the club. After more than a decade of turmoil which saw them tumble down the divisions, County won promotion to the National League last season. For all the latest stories, views, polls and more - and the news as it breaks - follow our BusinessLive North West LinkedIn page here. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Mr Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020, saying he wants to achieve "great things" with the club. 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[56] Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. WebHeaton Norris Rovers adopted the name Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. 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. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. FEATURED ARTICLE. [42][43] County returned to the Third Division by winning the Fourth Division in 196667. [77] A new consortium, the 2015 Group, was given exclusivity to work towards a takeover of the club. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. 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. In 2019, a company-wide restructure was launched to make clear the distinction between Vita and Select - now sister firms. [166], With both Manchester United and Manchester City F.C. [64][65] Former County player Jim Gannon was appointed manager, initially as caretaker manager. It is big money and it is disruption. 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. Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. Upon taking over, he said his first priority as new owner was to improve football operations and match day fan experience at Edgeley Park. Stockport County FC is keen to maintain good relations with all clubs including those which its supporters don't like very much. This change was made in part because as of the 201011 season, Stockport County was sponsored by the town's Metropolitan Borough Council. [11][12] The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 191213 season, when they again had to seek re-election. Jonathan Vaughan, CEO at Stockport County Football Club, said the club was 'delighted' to secure the long-term lease of Edgeley Park. County also made four appearances at Wembley Stadium during this period, two in the Football League Trophy and two in the Football League play-offs, but lost on each occasion. There are two things that have enabled us to get through the coronavirus crisis. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. The club experimented for a short time with an Argentina-style kit, light blue and white stripes with black shorts, after the 1978 World Cup. The 1990s was the team's most successful period, when Stockport competed in the First Division for five seasons and reached the League Cup semi-finals in 199697. 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. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. [119] The blue shield is taken from the coat of arms of the de Stokeport family, from whom Stockport derives its name. A year later, Mr Stott decided to invest some of the money he'd made and open a bar in Wilmslow. Eskimo was initially a success, but turned out to be a "disaster", and he ended up losing around 350,000.
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