One of his clubs, Stockport County FC, hit the headlines recently after securing a return to the Football League after an 11-year absence. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. "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.". However, Colin Murphy was brought in for his second spell as manager, and Stockport gained 45 points from their final 31 games to remain in the division, although Murphy left shortly after the season. Based at Horseshoe Farm in Alderley Edge, the group was founded as one company over 15 years ago. There are two things that have enabled us to get through the coronavirus crisis. 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. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. 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[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. ", Owner Mark Stott was born and raised in Stockport. 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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. 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 two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. 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. Stockport stabilised on and off the pitch in the following seasons, and won promotion to the fifth tier in 201819. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. It was altered in 2006 to resemble the town's arms more closely, including the Latin motto Animo et Fide, which loosely translated means "With Courage and Faith". It also saw the return of a football on the shield. And you can follow us on Facebook here . [44], The club was relegated back to the Fourth Division at the end of the 196970 campaign, and remained in the fourth tier until 1991. 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A year later, Mr Stott decided to invest some of the money he'd made and open a bar in Wilmslow. The team have played in blue and white kits since 1914; their original colours were red and white. 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. 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. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. County then played in the Football League continuously for 106 years until 2011, mostly in the lower divisions. 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. The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. Stockport's original colours were possibly red and white, although other sources suggest they wore blue and white during their early years. 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. 1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 [4] The club changed its name to Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. 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 Stott, 48, is the founder and CEO of property developer and management company Vita Group. Businessman Mark Stott has agreed a deal to take over National League side Stockport County, subject to approval by the league. Working side by side, these two businesses are a global developer, retailer and operator of leading property investment brands. [183] It was given back to the fans upon the club's return to the National League in 2019. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. He also owns Stockport Town, a semi-professional club competing in the North West Counties League. [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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[48] In the 1992 Associate Members' Cup Final, Bergara became the first South American to lead an English team at Wembley; Stoke City defeated County 10. County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. Stott and director of football Simon Wilson have set a target of reaching the Championship in seven years. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. With a small amount of cash, the pair set up a small software business which today is the IT department of Select. [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. [213][223] Wayne Hennessey, then on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, kept a clean sheet in his first nine games in professional football. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox. [172] There was a further increase the following season with Stockport's away support outnumbering home supporters on a number of occasions. 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 found their stride under Dave Challinor after he replaced Simon Rusk in November 2021. [162][163] It is currently leased back to the club. [90][91] The fans called for Gannon to be re-appointed as manager. Freeman, Peter; Harnwell, Richard (1994). 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. [77] A new consortium, the 2015 Group, was given exclusivity to work towards a takeover of the club. Published: 17:31 EST, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 19:38 EST, 9 January 2021. The club experimented for a short time with an Argentina-style kit, light blue and white stripes with black shorts, after the 1978 World Cup. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Friday 31st March League Two. It is big money and it is disruption. 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. [1][122] From the start of the 201415 season, Stockport again changed their kit manufacturer, from Umbro to Spanish-based company Joma. Mr Park said there has been interest in Stockport County FC from a number of potential local and international investors since the Club returned to profitability in 2016-17. I think people are excited about the momentum we are building. [4] The club played at Green Lane for its first two seasons in the Football League. [174] This attendance was broken again three times in the following three seasons. In July 2021 Mr Stott snapped up Pro Football Academy for an undisclosed sum. 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. 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. 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. [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. Select, founded in 2004, is an industry-leading UK property investment firm and a developer, retailer and operator of property investment brands. [13][14] Stockport gained 22 votes and retained their Football League status. 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. [53] That same year saw the opening of the new all-seated Cheadle End stand, whose capacity was just over 5,000. Mr Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020, saying he wants to achieve "great things" with the club. Manager Chris Turner was shown the exit and County legend Jim Gannon stepped in to try and save the club. 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. Man United icon Keane did not hold back in his criticism of the Hammers and name-dropped Tottenham in his blasting of the visitors. Local businessman Mark Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020 and is hoping the non-League club can cause an FA Cup shock against West Ham. 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[115], Stockport County's traditional kit colours are blue and white, although they have played in other colours throughout their history. Pay 7.50 to access game. On Tuesday, they played another SCFC Stockport County Football Club two clubs from Greater Manchester with very different histories. The announcement of a Stockport County takeover has ended months if not years of speculation as the Club confirmed the the sale of the Hatters to local businessman, Mark Stott. [215] Hennessey received the League Two Player of the Month award in March. Under boss Jim Gannon, the club have prospered on the pitch, with Stott purchasing the club "in a stable financial position with zero debt". [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. 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. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. This change was made in part because as of the 201011 season, Stockport County was sponsored by the town's Metropolitan Borough Council. Stockport County: Businessman Mark Stott agrees takeover of National League club. 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. READ MORE: Losses widen at Mark Stott-owned Stockport County despite turnover rise. Imagine if we were always playing a derby because we would always be playing northern-based teams. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. January 10, 2023 Club announce launch of Players Association. Enter 'Voucher Code' on next step. 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[16] After the outbreak of the First World War, competitive football was suspended. Upon taking over, he said his first priority as new owner was to improve football operations and match day fan experience at Edgeley Park. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I guess I got that wrong.. ', 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. "This puts the club in a strong financial position and for this, we are very grateful. One function of the club has been to become a vehicle for philanthropy. 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. - Roy Keane launches scathing attack after Manchester United vs West Ham. On several occasions in his first year in charge, he has reached out to help the local community. You are setup for the season. Current manager in bold. This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. [8] After spending one season in the Lancashire Combination,[9] the club was readmitted to the Football League. [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. To pay back any of the club upon the club 15 years ago ]. 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