The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. The club added that they have no debt outstanding to Mr Stott for his investment. Property entrepreneur Mark Stott, who is also the founder of Cheshire firms Vita Group and Select Property Group, has snapped up Pro Football Academy for an undisclosed sum. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. [150], In 1995, a new 5,000 all-seated Cheadle End stand was built to replace the terrace. According to an MEN interview in 2010, armed with his 3,000 savings, Mr Stott joined forces with his business partner Lincoln Phillips, and they began selling cars from Mr Stott's driveway. The nearby Nursery Inn served as the team's home, with players using a barn as changing rooms. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. As a result, County moved all their home games to Friday evening, which generated larger crowds and extra business in surrounding pubs and restaurants. [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. Based at Horseshoe Farm in Alderley Edge, the group was founded as one company over 15 years ago. It is a very big game in County history. [164][165] In February 2022, the club agreed a 250-year lease of Edgeley Park from Stockport council. Stockport County owner Mark Stott was born and raised in the area. This is recognised as the first official home ground of the team. The club certainly have big ambitions, and were bought almost two years ago by Mr Stott, whose other main interests are in his property firms Vita Group and Select Property Group. They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. [30] On 23 July 1935, Edgeley Park's wooden main stand burned down, which caused damage to neighbouring houses. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. [4] The club played at Green Lane for its first two seasons in the Football League. [86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the club. Manager Dave Challinor has helped guide Stockport County back into the Football League When Stott bought the club, he said he wanted Stockport to be in the Championship in seven years. The biggest one is our fans. And you can follow us on Facebook here . [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. Stockport County . After financial difficulties in the early 2000s, the club fell back down the divisions, and were relegated out of the Football League at the end of the 201011 season, followed by relegation to the sixth tier in 201213. [11][12] The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 191213 season, when they again had to seek re-election. 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[101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. Bearing in mind Stockport have been 10 seasons outside the league, the loyalty of the fans is incredible. 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Lincoln were the final game opponents in each of Stockport's first three title winning seasons. [159][160] After a plea from fans to safeguard the ground,[161] an emergency council meeting was held, and the stadium was purchased for 2 million. Stott lived up the road in those days on the Parklands Estate in the village outside Stockport. County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. [158], Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the stadium in 2015, to prevent it from being demolished and redeveloped. 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 owner Mark Stott has donated 75,000 to the local NHS Trust on behalf of the club towards the cost of coronavirus treatment. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. We sold more than 2,000 season tickets for this season and fewer than 50 supporters have asked for their money back. [18] The team won their first Football League title in 192122, when they defeated Darlington in front of 18,500 fans at Edgeley Park. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. [54][55] Dave Jones left for Southampton in 1997 and Gary Megson took over as manager. October, November, December, they directed about 10m of funding that was effectively a grant not a loan and the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, came up trumps. Stockport found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [70][71], In April 2009, Stockport County was placed into administration due to a loan to a creditor of around 300,000, and a tax debt of 250,000 to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. [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. And we'll send out breaking news alerts for any stories we think you can't miss. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. United in December 2015. Id swap the 100,000 to have 10,000 fans in for the game even if they werent paying for tickets, says Stott. 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He also owns Stockport Town, a semi-professional club competing in the North West Counties League. Stockport boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. Within six months, they had moved the business to a garage in Wilmslow. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [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]. After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club entered administration in 2009 and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. This was abandoned after the outbreak of the Falklands War,[1] and it returned to blue and white striped tops with blue shorts in the early 1980s. Pay 7.50 to access game. 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 were not re-elected and spent one season outside the competition before they returned for the 190506 season. Upon taking over, he said his first priority as new owner was to improve football operations and match day fan experience at Edgeley Park. The team won their first league championship in 1922, the newly created Third Division North. Stockport County v Swindon Town 27.08.22. Stockport's original colours were possibly red and white, although other sources suggest they wore blue and white during their early years. 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. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. [92][93] He was reinstated, steered Stockport away from the relegation zone and finished 16th. Working side by side, these two businesses are a global developer, retailer and operator of leading property investment brands. 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 Derby: Breedon Books. Stockport, North West. Erling Haaland agent speaking to clubs for when striker leaves Man City. Statistics only include full-time managers. [33] In late 2000, chairman Brendan Elwood considered moving Stockport to Maine Road, the home of rivals Manchester City. In 2019, a company-wide restructure was launched to make clear the distinction between Vita and Select - now sister firms. [78], The purchase of Stockport County by the 2015 Group was approved by the Football League in May 2010, with the takeover announced inJune. and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. 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. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. 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. [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. [77] A new consortium, the 2015 Group, was given exclusivity to work towards a takeover of the club. "I've worked for myself most of my life and along that journey I've been lucky enough to pick up some great contacts, some great friends and colleagues.". 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Elwood sold the club to Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy in a move that would see Sale play their home games at Edgeley Park. Pro Football Academy offers young footballers aged 4 to 16 a range of coaching opportunities from weekly group sessions to one-to-one coaching from FA and Published: 17:31 EST, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 19:38 EST, 9 January 2021. [41] Bernard and Trautmann decided to move matches to Friday evenings in an attempt to increase revenue. [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. His parents had split up, his mum raised him and his sister by herself and they were on food tokens at Poynton High School. Two league championships followed in 1937 (Third Division North) and 1967 (Fourth Division). 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. WebClick 'Sign-Up' and register details. 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 [42] Trautmann resigned from his position in 1966. Just login to each game. Show your footballing knowledge (and beat your mates!) Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. In the early 1930s, Stockport County played in a black and white home kit, and were briefly nicknamed the 'Lilywhites'. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [199] The rivalry is made more complex by the large number of Manchester City supporters who reside in Stockport.[200]. That support was worth 95,000 to us and its been a massive lifeline.. [53] That same year saw the opening of the new all-seated Cheadle End stand, whose capacity was just over 5,000. 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. 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We had his sister serving customers but I never promoted Mark out of the kitchen. ': 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. 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. [69] The team continued their success during the 200708 season and reached the play-offs in which they faced Rochdale in the Final at Wembley. There would be an increase in attendances between 10 per cent and 25 per cent.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020. WebStockport U18-Sam Hare: Stockport U18-John Disney: Stockport U18-Tom Fisher: Stockport U18-Craig Roberts: Stockport U18-Paul Gerrard: Without Club-Michael Rose: Norwich: End of loan: Lee Reiss: Stockport U18-0 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. 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. Stockport first joined the Football League in 1900 but had to seek re-election in 1904. County then played in the Football League continuously for 106 years until 2011, mostly in the lower divisions. [8] After spending one season in the Lancashire Combination,[9] the club was readmitted to the Football League. [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. WebStockport Stockport County 15:00 Mansfield Mansfield Town. Select, founded in 2004, is an industry-leading UK property investment firm and a developer, retailer and operator of property investment brands. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. After Covid, so many people will be desperate to go and watch football again. Stockport County also confirmed they are now swapping a 2.6m loan from owner Mark Stott to equity. He has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. After more than a decade of turmoil which saw them tumble down the divisions, County won promotion to the National League last season. Interim or caretaker managers are not included. This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. With a small amount of cash, the pair set up a small software business which today is the IT department of Select. (Image: https://www.stockportcounty.com/club-statement-2/). [15], David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. Something went wrong, please try again later. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. There are plans for a new club academy so that County can tap into some of the reserves of local talent. [203] "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.". [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. Jim Gannon will remain as Manager with the full support of the new Board. 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. Some things have gone full circle. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. Stockport County owner Mark Stott - who bought the club in 2020 - also owns the majority share in non-league outfit Stockport Town. Eskimo was initially a success, but turned out to be a "disaster", and he ended up losing around 350,000. 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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