Theyve still bought season tickets, not knowing whether they are going to get in. 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. "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.". Two league championships followed in 1937 (Third Division North) and 1967 (Fourth Division). Born and raised in Stockport, Stott is the [45][211], Stockport County won nine league matches in succession without conceding a goal from January to March 2007 under manager Jim Gannon, a Football League record. This was dismissed by chairman Peter Snape,[156] before Sale Sharks confirmed that they would be moving to Salford City Reds' new stadium. [95][96] It left Stockport County as the only tenants at Edgeley Park. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. 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. County finished eighth in the First Division in his first season, only two places off the play-offsthe club's best ever league placing. [150], The stadium had one main stand that ran the length of the pitch, and a raised bank behind one of the goals. Sport. After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club entered administration in 2009 and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. [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. Within six months, they had moved the business to a garage in Wilmslow. The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. [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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. A quarter of a century on, he might just be the towns most successful businessman. 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. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. 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. [94], The club regained sole tenancy of their Edgeley Park stadium for the first time in nine years in 2012, after Sale Sharks relocated to Salford City Reds' new ground. [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. [152] The Green Lane site was later used for housing. 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. 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) On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It is estimated that between 1,000 and 2,000 people attended the match; Stockport County Official Match Programmes, Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative, Associate Members' Cup/Football League Trophy, "The teenage terrace heroes who set up a football club: Details of Stockport County founders revealed for the first time", "First team 1903-04 Football League: Division Two", "In view of the election of Stockport County to the, second division of the League", "First team 1912-13 Football League: Division Two", "Stockport County F.C. 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. Stockport County was formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers at McLaughlin's Cafe in Heaton Norris, by a group of pupils from Stockport Sunday School. [4] The club played at Green Lane for its first two seasons in the Football League. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox. Statistics only include full-time managers. [158], Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the stadium in 2015, to prevent it from being demolished and redeveloped. WebStockport County v Leicester City 23.08.22. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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. There would be an increase in attendances between 10 per cent and 25 per cent.. [37][38], The regional Third Divisions were combined into the national Third and Fourth Divisions after the 195758 campaign. [76] The Melrose Consortium bid was rejected by the Football League, however, in March 2010. located around 7 miles (11km) from Edgeley Park, Stockport County has always vied with top level clubs for local support. Ashworth managed County throughout the war until the end of 1919, when he joined Liverpool. The nearby Nursery Inn served as the team's home, with players using a barn as changing rooms. "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.". 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[1][30] No set pattern has been established for the use of blue and white as the team's main colours. 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. [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]. Freeman, Peter; Harnwell, Richard (1994). [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. League Two. Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, with 1,320 Manchester United appearances between them, are part owners of non-league Salford City. [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. [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. On the pitch, there has also been considerable success over the past year. 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?! The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. 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. [88] Dietmar Hamann, who had no prior managerial experience, was named manager in July 2011. Did you know Mark Stott used to work in here when he was a kid? he said. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. Stockport County: Businessman Mark Stott agrees takeover of National League club. WebThe owners and administrators of Yellowboard make no claims that information dispersed through message boards or other means is accurate or reliable. A new company, Cheshire Sport, was established,[62] which combined ownership of Stockport County, Sale Sharks and the Edgeley Park stadium. The acquisition supports Marks passion for creating opportunities for everyone to get more out of football and create pathways for young footballing talent in Stockport and the wider region. Non-season ticket holders or away fans: Click 'Watch Here'. 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. 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. 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. 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[106] County once again turned to Gannon, who returned for a third stint. ', 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. WebThe home of Stockport County on BBC Sport online. [42][43] County returned to the Third Division by winning the Fourth Division in 196667. 1st Prize (518) White #2310 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2360 3rd Prize (25 voucher) White #2301. "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. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. 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. [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. 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. With a small amount of cash, the pair set up a small software business which today is the IT department of Select. [93][107] He stabilised the club on the pitch and finished around the play-offs places for the next two seasons. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. 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. Lincoln were the final game opponents in each of Stockport's first three title winning seasons. Stockport County owner Mark Stott - who bought the club in 2020 - also owns the majority share in non-league outfit Stockport Town. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. READ MORE: Losses widen at Mark Stott-owned Stockport County despite turnover rise. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, they were renamed Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. Hardy was also selected for England for their 1925 tour of Australia while at Stockport. [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 fire also destroyed the club's records until 1935. After more than a decade of turmoil which saw them tumble down the divisions, County won promotion to the National League last season. We may also ask you to provide a link to one of your social media accounts. [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]. That would be fantastic for a load of clubs that only get 1,200 fans at a game. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Tuesday 21 February 2023 23:02, UK. [5], Stockport left Green Lane in 1902 and moved to Edgeley Park,[2][6] which was also home to rugby league club Stockport RFC. It makes loads of sense economically for the clubs and the fans. [167] Stockport were watched by 22,000 in Yingkou against their then sister side Stockport Tiger Star. [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. Current manager in bold. Jonathan Vaughan, CEO at Stockport County Football Club, said the club was 'delighted' to secure the long-term lease of Edgeley Park. [18] The team won their first Football League title in 192122, when they defeated Darlington in front of 18,500 fans at Edgeley Park. 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Paddy Madden scored a brace as National League leaders Stockport eased past Notts County to claim a fifth straight league win. I think people are excited about the momentum we are building. FEATURED ARTICLE. Stockport did, however, complete in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League, which was played from 191516 to 191819. And we'll send out breaking news alerts for any stories we think you can't miss. sponsorship. The team won their first league championship in 1922, the newly created Third Division North. [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. [50] In March 1995, Bergara was sacked after an altercation with then chairman Brendan Elwood,[51][52] and was succeeded by Dave Jones. Swindon Swindon Town 15:00 Stockport Stockport County. Stockport found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. [203] Upon taking over, he said his first priority as new owner was to improve football operations and match day fan experience at Edgeley Park. 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[155] In 2001, The Railway End, opposite the Cheadle End, was the last part of Edgeley Park to be converted to seating, and took the stadium's total capacity to 10,852. 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. 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You are setup for the season. 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. [19] The manager Albert Williams was presented with the trophy seven days later, before the final home game against Lincoln City. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. (Image: https://www.stockportcounty.com/club-statement-2/). Years on, he is now widely considered the town's most successful entrepreneur, having built two businesses - Select Property Group and Vita Group. County are making their first appearance in the FA Cup third round for 14 years and the atmosphere at the club has been transformed. [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]. County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. When a customer wearing a Stockport County face-mask walked into the Strawberry Pig, a popular fish and chip shop on Park Lane, in Poynton, last month, the owner looked up from behind the counter and smiled. I've ordered another two pairs! This is a guide to managing Stockport County in FM21. This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. [4][d], Danny Bergara was appointed manager in March 1989, and gained automatic promotion to the Third Division in 199091. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. To take your squad and put them up in a hotel overnight for an away game down in the south is 3,000 and you have to do that 12 or 15 times a year, says Stott. In 2019, a company-wide restructure was launched to make clear the distinction between Vita and Select - now sister firms. [1][122] From the start of the 201415 season, Stockport again changed their kit manufacturer, from Umbro to Spanish-based company Joma. Stockport was Umbro's flagship partner for their relaunch in the UK.

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