1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 [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. [153] The Manchester City Council ultimately decreed that rugby union club Sale Sharks would make better tenants. 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 READ MORE: Losses widen at Stockport County despite turnover rise. It had the opposite effect in places like Stockport, where many other league clubs were in relatively close proximity. The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. Stockport County: A Complete Record. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, they were renamed Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. When he moved on from the Strawberry Pig, he got his first full-time job selling advertising space for the Stockport Express Advertiser. 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. [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. [35] Regional league competitions were set up; the FA Cup was also suspended and was replaced with the Football League War Cup. 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. [74][75] In July, administrators agreed to a company voluntary arrangement with the previous shareholders and creditors. Pro Football Academy is registered at Grove One Business Centre in Wilmslow. [10] In October 1908, it was confirmed that Stockport County would become a 'limited liability company'. [56] [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. In a statement, the now League Two club said the investment has been converted into equity. [207], Based on win percentage in all competitions[210]. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. [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]. We will fill the stadiums. Something went wrong, please try again later. After Covid, so many people will be desperate to go and watch football again. [152] The Green Lane site was later used for housing. Statistics only include full-time managers. 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. [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. So you'll have to ask County fans to name their rivals. [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. [101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. Stockport County Football Club are a professional football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, who compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. [1][30] No set pattern has been established for the use of blue and white as the team's main colours. [170][171], The 200607 season saw the club average the fourth highest average attendance in League Two. Enter 'Voucher Code' on next step. Derby: Breedon Books. WebHeaton Norris Rovers adopted the name Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. [215] Hennessey received the League Two Player of the Month award in March. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. League Two. Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020. 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. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. [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. [97][98] Gannon was subsequently dismissed for a second time. "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. [61] The summer of 2003 saw an ownership change. 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 As a result, County moved all their home games to Friday evening, which generated larger crowds and extra business in surrounding pubs and restaurants. One function of the club has been to become a vehicle for philanthropy. Jonathan Vaughan, CEO at Stockport County Football Club, said the club was 'delighted' to secure the long-term lease of Edgeley Park. Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd agreed on a deal to purchase the developments from the Cheshire-based group. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. [15], David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. 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. Two league championships followed in 1937 (Third Division North) and 1967 (Fourth Division). Theyve still bought season tickets, not knowing whether they are going to get in. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. Sport. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. [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. [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. [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. 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. Stott lived up the road in those days on the Parklands Estate in the village outside Stockport. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . Bearing in mind Stockport have been 10 seasons outside the league, the loyalty of the fans is incredible. We are on a bit of a roll now and we have some momentum, so if we were playing Tranmere, say, or Salford City or Bolton, we would get 9,000-10,000. It makes loads of sense economically for the clubs and the fans. [119] The blue shield is taken from the coat of arms of the de Stokeport family, from whom Stockport derives its name. 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. 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. 1st Prize (518) White #2310 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2360 3rd Prize (25 voucher) White #2301. Working side by side, these two businesses are a global developer, retailer and operator of leading property investment brands. 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. It was important for us to find a new owner who had a passion and long-term vision for the club, he says. 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. [113][114] County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. 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. Pay 7.50 to access game. [53] That same year saw the opening of the new all-seated Cheadle End stand, whose capacity was just over 5,000. My father was a County fan like my grandfather before :-) Re: Hinchliffe signs new contract. [42][43] County returned to the Third Division by winning the Fourth Division in 196667. This list contains the names of all past players/club staff who have been inducted into the Stockport County Hall of Fame. County finished eighth in the First Division in his first season, only two places off the play-offsthe club's best ever league placing. In 2012, Select partnered with one of the other group companies, Vita, to "transform" the UK student property sector by forming Vita Student, and has since sold thousands of apartments to investors around the world. 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. FM21 Injury Prone Players to avoid. ", Owner Mark Stott was born and raised in Stockport. The club had reached a point some time ago where survival was its main ambition but that has changed. [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. We had his sister serving customers but I never promoted Mark out of the kitchen. Jim Gannon will remain as Manager with the full support of the new Board. Years on, he is now widely considered the town's most successful entrepreneur, having built two businesses - Select Property Group and Vita Group. [86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the club. Swindon Swindon Town 15:00 Stockport Stockport County. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. 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. 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. 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 came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. 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. However, for the 201011 season, the number reverted to one of the players. 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. "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 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. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. [11][12] The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 191213 season, when they again had to seek re-election. Football. 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. Paddy Madden scored a brace as National League leaders Stockport eased past Notts County to claim a fifth straight league win. County were cut adrift at the bottom of the league by five points after a humiliating 6-0 defeat away to local rivals, Macclesfield Town. 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. [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. [4][d], Danny Bergara was appointed manager in March 1989, and gained automatic promotion to the Third Division in 199091. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. This is recognised as their first official ground. 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. Mr. D. G. 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[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 boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd. Imagine if we were always playing a derby because we would always be playing northern-based teams. Stockport County Supporters Messageboard [ Stockport County Supporters Messageboard] Hinchliffe signs new contract. located around 7 miles (11km) from Edgeley Park, Stockport County has always vied with top level clubs for local support. [150], In 1995, a new 5,000 all-seated Cheadle End stand was built to replace the terrace. Ashworth was appointed as the team 's first manager in 1914 operator of leading investment. 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