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The potential move was unpopular with supporters, and protests were staged after it was suggested that the club would change its name to Man-Stock County. [18] The team won their first Football League title in 192122, when they defeated Darlington in front of 18,500 fans at Edgeley Park. That would be fantastic for a load of clubs that only get 1,200 fans at a game. Stockport marked their 125thanniversary during 2008 by bringing in a third kita gold colour with black trim. 1st Prize (518) White #2310 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2360 3rd Prize (25 voucher) White #2301. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [1][30] No set pattern has been established for the use of blue and white as the team's main colours. 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. [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. Imagine if we were always playing a derby because we would always be playing northern-based teams. Stockport County also confirmed they are now swapping a 2.6m loan from owner Mark Stott to equity. 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. Erling Haaland agent speaking to clubs for when striker leaves Man City. We sold more than 2,000 season tickets for this season and fewer than 50 supporters have asked for their money back. Sport. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. [93][107] He stabilised the club on the pitch and finished around the play-offs places for the next two seasons. [113][114] County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. [152] The Green Lane site was later used for housing. [101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. [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. Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020. We may also ask you to provide a link to one of your social media accounts. They were taken over by The 2015 Group in 2010 after going into administration with Liverpool-based businessman Tony Evans. Visit our email preference centre to sign up to all the latest news from BusinessLive. Tuesday 21 February 2023 23:02, UK. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. [41] Bernard and Trautmann decided to move matches to Friday evenings in an attempt to increase revenue. The sale has left the club, which currently competes in the Vanarama National League, with zero debt. Achievements over the past 12 months include raising more than 200,000 for school meals for schoolchildren in December before the Government's u-turn, as well as helping the Stockport NHS trust by supplying them ventilators last year. 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. [95][96] It left Stockport County as the only tenants at Edgeley Park. 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. [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. [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. READ MORE: Losses widen at Mark Stott-owned Stockport County despite turnover rise. As a result, County moved all their home games to Friday evening, which generated larger crowds and extra business in surrounding pubs and restaurants. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Stockport found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. The two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. 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. [86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the club. [64][65] Former County player Jim Gannon was appointed manager, initially as caretaker manager. This is a guide to managing Stockport County in FM21. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. 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. 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. [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. Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd agreed on a deal to purchase the developments from the Cheshire-based group. [4] The club played at Green Lane for its first two seasons in the Football League. Stockport County FC has been bought by a lifelong fan, who says he wants to achieve great things with the club. Did you know Mark Stott used to work in here when he was a kid? he said. The comments below have not been moderated. 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. It soon began rapidly expanding and now has dozens of subsidiary companies. Stockport County . Enter 'Voucher Code' on next step. "This puts the club in a strong financial position and for this, we are very grateful. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. [207], Based on win percentage in all competitions[210]. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [19] The manager Albert Williams was presented with the trophy seven days later, before the final home game against Lincoln City. 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. 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. Stockport first joined the Football League in 1900 but had to seek re-election in 1904. "I have no doubt that the players, staff and fans can achieve great things together". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. The club had reached a point some time ago where survival was its main ambition but that has changed. Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta says planning is always ongoing for the striker's next transfer should he leave Manchester City. Stockport County are eighth in the National League, just outside the play-off places. [203] [17], The 192021 campaign saw Stockport finish bottom of the Second Division; however, instead of facing re-election, they were placed in the new Third Division North. For all the latest stories, views, polls and more - and the news as it breaks - follow our BusinessLive North West LinkedIn page here. [162][163] It is currently leased back to the club. Pay 7.50 to access game. 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. [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. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. [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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[31][32] A new main stand was built in 1936 and officially opened by Charles Sutcliffe, then president of the Football League. The portfolio is split across four sites in Portland Crescent in Leeds, Station Street in Nottingham, Zed Alley in Bristol, and Portland House in Exeter and totals 917 beds. [35] Regional league competitions were set up; the FA Cup was also suspended and was replaced with the Football League War Cup. [213][223] Wayne Hennessey, then on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, kept a clean sheet in his first nine games in professional football. It makes loads of sense economically for the clubs and the fans. In 2000, Mr Stott and his friend and business partner, Giles Beswick, who had worked with him at the bar, focused their attention on the car business - soon paying off the debts. Stott and director of football Simon Wilson have set a target of reaching the Championship in seven years. Last updated on 16 January 202016 January 2020.From the section Stockport. sponsorship. [185], 'Help the Hatters' is a group of volunteers who raise money for the club and help with the maintenance of Edgeley Park. 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. [150], The stadium had one main stand that ran the length of the pitch, and a raised bank behind one of the goals. 16 January 2020 Stockport. [92][93] He was reinstated, steered Stockport away from the relegation zone and finished 16th. His parents had split up, his mum raised him and his sister by herself and they were on food tokens at Poynton High School. Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative used the blue on white cross from the 1978 badge as the main identifier in their company logo. 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. It is a very big game in County history. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. FEATURED ARTICLE. After promotion to League One in 2007-08, the club entered administration in 2009 and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. A stately mansion and extensive grounds owned by the National Trust. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [15], David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. He is also an advocate of a reorganisation of the lower leagues to capitalise on regional rivalries. Stockport did, however, complete in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League, which was played from 191516 to 191819. Stockport County owner Mark Stott was born and raised in the area. [74][75] In July, administrators agreed to a company voluntary arrangement with the previous shareholders and creditors. But that's what Stockport-born property entrepreneur Mark Stott has managed to do, and the CEO of Cheshire firm Vita Group is now considered by many to be his town's most successful [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. The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. 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. Stockport County Supporters Messageboard [ Stockport County Supporters Messageboard] Hinchliffe signs new contract. and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. [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. 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 [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. Stockport County. 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. [117][118], The club former crest, which was used from 1991 until 2010 when the club exited administration, was based on the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. 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. 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