[95][96] It left Stockport County as the only tenants at Edgeley Park. However, as these matches were classified as 'test' matches they are not recognised on international records. [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. They finished in bottom place the following season and were relegated back to the Third Division North, remaining there until the divisions were reorganised in 1958. [6][119] The twin-towered castle above the shield is Stockport Castle, which stood until 1775.[120]. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. WebThe Club can announce that owner Mark Stott has acquired a majority stakeholding in Pro Football Academy. 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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. Born and raised in Stockport, Stott is the WebTue, 21st February Rochdale AFC 1-2 Stockport County > Read Report THE SQUAD Macauley Southam-Hales POSITION: Defender APPS: 13 THE SQUAD Ben Hinchliffe POSITION: Goalkeeper APPS: 29 THE SQUAD Jacob Davenport POSITION: Midfielder APPS: 1 THE SQUAD Joe Grayson POSITION: Defender APPS: THE SQUAD Aaron [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. 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. The biggest one is our fans. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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. Stockport County owner Mark Stott was born and raised in the area. ': Fans rage at Ecuador's bizarre disallowed goal against Qatar for offside in the early stages of the tournament opener, 'It would be easy to stay at home': Alex Scott says she is in Qatar to 'do her job' after Gary Lineker asked her why she has travelled to the World Cup with the pundit claiming fans had stayed at home 'out of fear' amid fears over the LGBTQ community, Gareth Southgate confirms England WILL take the knee before kick-off in World Cup opener against Iran after allowing the senior leadership group to make the decision, Morgan Freeman kicks off World Cup opening ceremony in front of the Qatari royal family and rows of empty seats before Qatar take on Ecuador in first match of most controversial tournament EVER, 'Why are there no British channels showing it?' 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. [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 a feirce rivalry with Wrexham[204] which was intensified during the 202122 season as both teams battled for the National League title, which Stockport won on the final day of the season beating Halifax Town FC 2-0. Connor Jennings shares Hartlepool United 'delight' after first goal since Stockport County move Hartlepool Mail 13:55. WebStockport Stockport County 15:00 Mansfield Mansfield Town. [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. 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. Upon taking over, he said his first priority as new owner was to improve football operations and match day fan experience at Edgeley Park. A man once branded as Stockport's most successful businessman has acquired a majority stake in a football academy business. Posted by Nik on 8/6/2022, 6:08 pm. Earlier this month, the side reached the third round of the FA Cup, narrowly losing out to Premier League side West Ham due to a late header. 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. [215] Hennessey received the League Two Player of the Month award in March. 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. Stockport boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. [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 also saw the return of a football on the shield. Sportsmail's writers debate the England boss in their first daily WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL, Wales' Jonny Williams has been a perfect fit since swapping League Two for the World Cup this winter, as Rob Page prepares for opener with USA and home nation believe they can achieve 'something special' out in Qatar. 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. Two league championships followed in 1937 (Third Division North) and 1967 (Fourth Division). The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Stockport County are eighth in the National League, just outside the play-off places. WebCounty News. At a time when many lower division clubs are fighting for their very existence, Stott has already spent more than 1million on renovating Edgeley Park, where the club have played since 1902. You can sign up to receive daily morning news bulletins from every region we cover and to weekly email bulletins covering key economic sectors from manufacturing to technology and enterprise. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. 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) Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Kane could MISS England's clash against Wales as FIFA threaten to book captains at the World Cup who wear OneLove armband - but Three Lions skipper insists 'he wants to wear it' in defiant stance, Gary Neville insists there SHOULD be a World Cup in the Middle East as he defends the decision to hand the tournament to Qatar but says the Gulf State must be 'challenged' on human rights issues, Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia's first-half brace sees South Americans cruise to victory in 2022 World Cup curtain-raiser - as tournament hosts get off to a poor start on their competition debut, Gary Neville SLAMS 'terrible face for football' Gianni Infantino for his 'inappropriate' speech likening himself to a migrant worker - calling his language an 'absolute scandal' and comparing the FIFA president to Donald Trump and Boris Johnson, 'The most controversial World Cup in history': Gary Lineker wastes NO time addressing FIFA corruption, Qatar's record on homosexuality and migrant workers as he begins the BBC's World Cup coverage with a bang, 212 Indian catering staff - and 20 Filipino women selling merchandise - are left outside the glitzy 650m Al Bayt stadium in Doha for SIX HOURS with no food or water ahead of the World Cup opening ceremony, Can YOU pick the winner of the World Cup? When he moved on from the Strawberry Pig, he got his first full-time job selling advertising space for the Stockport Express Advertiser. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. I think people are excited about the momentum we are building. That support was worth 95,000 to us and its been a massive lifeline.. Businessman Mark Stott has agreed a deal to take over National League side Stockport County, subject to approval by the league. [158], Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the stadium in 2015, to prevent it from being demolished and redeveloped. 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. [56] The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. 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STOCKPORT County owner Mark Stott has purchased a controlling share in the towns other football club, Stockport Town. This list contains the names of all past players/club staff who have been inducted into the Stockport County Hall of Fame. [76] The Melrose Consortium bid was rejected by the Football League, however, in March 2010. For all the latest stories, views, polls and more - and the news as it breaks - follow our BusinessLive North West LinkedIn page here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [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. [162][163] It is currently leased back to the club. WebThe home of Stockport County on BBC Sport online. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Pay 7.50 to access game. [1][2][a] After playing home matches in different parks in the Stockport area for several years, Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. [19] The manager Albert Williams was presented with the trophy seven days later, before the final home game against Lincoln City. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. 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. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. We take a load of travelling fans anyway but if we were always playing in the north, we would always take 700 or 800 fans. This is recognised as the first official home ground of the team. [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. After playing home matches for several years in different parks in the area, Heaton Norris Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. 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[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. [170][171], The 200607 season saw the club average the fourth highest average attendance in League Two. 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 August his Vita Group agreed to sell four student residences sites to a Singapore development, investment, capital and property management company in a 165m deal. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. [37][38], The regional Third Divisions were combined into the national Third and Fourth Divisions after the 195758 campaign. 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. I've ordered another two pairs! Saturday 25th March League Two. On several occasions in his first year in charge, he has reached out to help the local community. In a statement, the now League Two club said the investment has been converted into equity. 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. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. 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. 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. A stately mansion and extensive grounds owned by the National Trust. Man United icon Keane did not hold back in his criticism of the Hammers and name-dropped Tottenham in his blasting of the visitors. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. "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.". [111][112], Local businessman Mark Stott purchased County for an undisclosed fee in January 2020, and cleared its debts; Stott pledged to return the club to full-time football, to reach the Football League and to find a new training ground. You are setup for the season. Lincoln were the final game opponents in each of Stockport's first three title winning seasons. [166], With both Manchester United and Manchester City F.C. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. Years on, he is now widely considered the town's most successful entrepreneur, having built two businesses - Select Property Group and Vita Group. 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. [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. ADVERTISING. [66][67] He led the club to safety in 200506,[68] and sustained a promotion challenge the next season but eventually missed out on the League Two play-offs on goal difference. However, for the 201011 season, the number reverted to one of the players. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. pp. The club has been bought by Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. 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