WebYou will need to provide your full name and home address. sponsorship. Stockport came from behind to win the game and earn promotion to League One. "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.". ISBN1-873626-72-X. WebThe Club can announce that owner Mark Stott has acquired a majority stakeholding in Pro Football Academy. [5], Stockport left Green Lane in 1902 and moved to Edgeley Park,[2][6] which was also home to rugby league club Stockport RFC. 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. [158], Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the stadium in 2015, to prevent it from being demolished and redeveloped. A new company, Cheshire Sport, was established,[62] which combined ownership of Stockport County, Sale Sharks and the Edgeley Park stadium. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, they were renamed Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. [108][109] In 2017, a local search was carried out to locate descendants of the club's founders. Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, with 1,320 Manchester United appearances between them, are part owners of non-league Salford City. Bearing in mind Stockport have been 10 seasons outside the league, the loyalty of the fans is incredible. 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. Stockport did, however, complete in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League, which was played from 191516 to 191819. I've ordered another two pairs! [60] Palmer was unable to build a team capable of returning to the First Division the next season. WebStockport Stockport County 15:00 Mansfield Mansfield Town. [15], David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. From the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, County played in white jerseys and black shorts. Swindon Swindon Town 15:00 Stockport Stockport County. 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. Friday 31st March League Two. Monday's game is being televised by BT Sport and, with increased advertising revenues, will be worth more than 100,000 to the club. 1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. Hardy was also selected for England for their 1925 tour of Australia while at Stockport. 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. Saturday 25th March League Two. It soon began rapidly expanding and now has dozens of subsidiary companies. READ MORE: Losses widen at Stockport County despite turnover rise. [115], Stockport County's traditional kit colours are blue and white, although they have played in other colours throughout their history. Just login to each game. There are plans for a new club academy so that County can tap into some of the reserves of local talent. When he moved on from the Strawberry Pig, he got his first full-time job selling advertising space for the Stockport Express Advertiser. Last updated on 16 January 202016 January 2020.From the section Stockport. [194][195] It runs the Stockport County Appearance Number Scheme (SCAN), where every player who has played a first-team game is recognised with a framed certificate and a number which shows their position on the list of players who made their debut for the club.[196][197]. That would be fantastic for a load of clubs that only get 1,200 fans at a game. 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. [53] That same year saw the opening of the new all-seated Cheadle End stand, whose capacity was just over 5,000. It is a very big game in County history. Current manager in bold. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. Stockport boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. We will fill the stadiums. WebCounty News. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. Gannon was a veteran of over 400 games in ten years, he had been through every one of Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. [199] The rivalry is made more complex by the large number of Manchester City supporters who reside in Stockport.[200]. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. After playing home matches for several years in different parks in the area, Heaton Norris Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. Posted by Nik on 8/6/2022, 6:08 pm. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. Mr. D. G. 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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. [11][12] The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 191213 season, when they again had to seek re-election. It also saw the return of a football on the shield. Published: 17:31 EST, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 19:38 EST, 9 January 2021. Web10 Lyme Park, Disley SK12 2NR ( 6 miles southeast of Stockport ), +44 1663 762023, lymepark@nationaltrust.org.uk. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. WebHeaton Norris Rovers adopted the name Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. 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This list contains the names of all past players/club staff who have been inducted into the Stockport County Hall of Fame. Manager Dave Challinor has helped guide Stockport County back into the Football League When Stott bought the club, he said he wanted Stockport to be in the Championship in seven years. [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. [10] In October 1908, it was confirmed that Stockport County would become a 'limited liability company'. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. Stockport County owner Mark Stott is hoping his side can cause a Cup shock. 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. [85] Despite an upturn in results, County were relegated to the Football Conference for the first time in their history. Stockport County. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Manager Chris Turner was shown the exit and County legend Jim Gannon stepped in to try and save the club. For Stockport County season by season records, 18911994 see: For Stockport County attendance figures, 19251994 see: This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:23. With Stockport bottom of the First Division in October 2001, a home defeat against Millwall saw manager Andy Kilner sacked. Click 'Sign-Up' and register details. [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. [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. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. This was dismissed by chairman Peter Snape,[156] before Sale Sharks confirmed that they would be moving to Salford City Reds' new stadium. 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. 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, which is one of the many things that makes Stockport County FC a unique community club. [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. 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. "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. So you'll have to ask County fans to name their rivals. Stockport County also confirmed they are now swapping a 2.6m loan from owner Mark Stott to equity. Paddy Madden scored a brace as National League leaders Stockport eased past Notts County to claim a fifth straight league win. Read More mid-Feb-May & Oct: F-Tu 11AM-4PM; Jun-Sep: Th-Tu 11AM-5PM; mid-Nov-mid-Dec: F-M 11AM-3PM. They were relegated to National League North in 2013 and spent six years there before promotion last season. However, as these matches were classified as 'test' matches they are not recognised on international records. [1][2][a] After playing home matches in different parks in the Stockport area for several years, Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. He has also ploughed money into the Stockport NHS Trust to help them supplement their supply of ventilators during the Covid outbreak. [170][171], The 200607 season saw the club average the fourth highest average attendance in League Two. 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. Jim Gannon will remain as Manager with the full support of the new Board. pp. The team have played in blue and white kits since 1914; their original colours were red and white. ': 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [33], There was another rumour that Stockport would leave its home ground in 2012. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. A stately mansion and extensive grounds owned by the National Trust. Mr Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020, saying he wants to achieve "great things" with the club. 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