Phil Foden might be fondly referred to as the Stockport Iniesta but even though he was born half a mile from Edgeley Park, he went straight into Manchester Citys youth system. County finished eighth in the First Division in his first season, only two places off the play-offsthe club's best ever league placing. 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. WebYou will need to provide your full name and home address. Association football club in Greater Manchester, England. Stockport County. A man once branded as Stockport's most successful businessman has acquired a majority stake in a football academy business. [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. [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. Connor Jennings shares Hartlepool United 'delight' after first goal since Stockport County move Hartlepool Mail 13:55. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. Stockport stabilised on and off the pitch in the following seasons, and won promotion to the fifth tier in 201819. This is a guide to managing Stockport County in FM21. 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. [7] County finished in the bottom three for their first four seasons, and failed to gain re-election at the end of the 190304 season. "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.". The attendances for these matches were: 5,783 vs. [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The National League side take on David Moyes' West Ham in the third-round. And you can follow us on Facebook here . [4] The club changed its name to Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. [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. Businessman Mark Stott has agreed a deal to take over National League side Stockport County, subject to approval by the league. Mr. D. G. 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There would be an increase in attendances between 10 per cent and 25 per cent.. [174] This attendance was broken again three times in the following three seasons. 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It makes loads of sense economically for the clubs and the fans. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. We share Marks ambitions for the future of Stockport County FC and are pleased to be entrusting the Club to him at such a critical moment in its history.. - Roy Keane launches scathing attack after Manchester United vs West Ham. 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. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. [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. Stockport County FC has been bought by a lifelong fan, who says he wants to achieve great things with the club. 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. [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. [31][32] A new main stand was built in 1936 and officially opened by Charles Sutcliffe, then president of the Football League. [101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. 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. The two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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[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. [36] In March 1946, Stockport hosted Doncaster Rovers in a League Three North Cup match which lasted 203 minutes, and is considered the longest professional football game. In a statement, the now League Two club said the investment has been converted into equity. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. 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 "This puts the club in a strong financial position and for this, we are very grateful. It had the opposite effect in places like Stockport, where many other league clubs were in relatively close proximity. 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. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. His investment both on and off the pitch has been vital to securing promotion to League 2 and we hope to capitalise on this momentum as we look to climb the leagues. They were relegated to National League North in 2013 and spent six years there before promotion last season. Stockport County Supporters Messageboard [ Stockport County Supporters Messageboard] Hinchliffe signs new contract. 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. 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 Stockport found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. [92][93] He was reinstated, steered Stockport away from the relegation zone and finished 16th. Under boss Jim Gannon, the club have prospered on the pitch, with Stott purchasing the club "in a stable financial position with zero debt". He has also ploughed money into the Stockport NHS Trust to help them supplement their supply of ventilators during the Covid outbreak. You are setup for the season. 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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. "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. [167] Stockport were watched by 22,000 in Yingkou against their then sister side Stockport Tiger Star. Will one of the big guns triumph in Qatar or could a smaller team take the top prize? [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. Read about our approach to external linking. ADVERTISING. 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The club added that they have no debt outstanding to Mr Stott for his investment. [172] There was a further increase the following season with Stockport's away support outnumbering home supporters on a number of occasions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [10] In October 1908, it was confirmed that Stockport County would become a 'limited liability company'. [154] Maine Road was demolished in 2004 to make way for a housing estate, and Edgeley Park was then shared with Sale whose parent company, Cheshire Sports, owned the ground. Show your footballing knowledge (and beat your mates!) ", Owner Mark Stott was born and raised in Stockport. 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. Correct as of the end of the 202122 season. READ MORE: Losses widen at Mark Stott-owned Stockport County despite turnover rise. 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. He has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. [95][96] InJanuary 2013, former fcbusiness magazine editor, 30-year-old Ryan McKnight was named as the chief executive officer at County. Stockport County: Businessman Mark Stott agrees takeover of National League club. We will fill the stadiums. There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. [4] The club played at Green Lane for its first two seasons in the Football League. The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. sponsorship. The club were not re-elected and spent one season outside the competition before they returned for the 190506 season. The team have played in blue and white kits since 1914; their original colours were red and white. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. One of his clubs, Stockport County FC, hit the headlines recently after securing a return to the Football League after an 11-year absence. Stockport first joined the Football League in 1900 but had to seek re-election in 1904. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The team won their first league championship in 1922, the newly created Third Division North. Tuesday 21 February 2023 23:02, UK. They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. As a result, County moved all their home games to Friday evening, which generated larger crowds and extra business in surrounding pubs and restaurants. FEATURED ARTICLE. 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 [citation needed], In 2005, after reportedly losing 4 million in operating costs,[63] Kennedy handed ownership of the club to the Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative. 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. [164][165] In February 2022, the club agreed a 250-year lease of Edgeley Park from Stockport council. [13][14] Stockport gained 22 votes and retained their Football League status. Sport. 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[74][75] In July, administrators agreed to a company voluntary arrangement with the previous shareholders and creditors. [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. Manager Chris Turner was shown the exit and County legend Jim Gannon stepped in to try and save the club. This is recognised as their first official ground. WebHeaton Norris Rovers adopted the name Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. 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. [95][96] It left Stockport County as the only tenants at Edgeley Park. On the pitch, there has also been considerable success over the past year. "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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