That support was worth 95,000 to us and its been a massive lifeline.. As a result, County moved all their home games to Friday evening, which generated larger crowds and extra business in surrounding pubs and restaurants. 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. Pay 7.50 to access game. The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. [25][26][c] Stockport remained in the Third Division North during the 1920s, with two consecutive second-place finishes but failed to gain promotion.[28][29]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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". [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. Mr Stott bought Stockport County in January 2020, saying he wants to achieve "great things" with the club. [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.". [18] The team won their first Football League title in 192122, when they defeated Darlington in front of 18,500 fans at Edgeley Park. [102] McKnight announced his resignation in April 2014. [36] In March 1946, Stockport hosted Doncaster Rovers in a League Three North Cup match which lasted 203 minutes, and is considered the longest professional football game. We are delighted to officially announce the launch of the Stockport County Players Association, creating an active community for all first-team players and NEWS FEED. [citation needed], In 2005, after reportedly losing 4 million in operating costs,[63] Kennedy handed ownership of the club to the Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative. 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. 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. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. 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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[203] Non-season ticket holders or away fans: Click 'Watch Here'. 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. 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. They added that the only debt left in the club is a Sport Winter Survival Loan of 727,000 and a Bounce Back Loan of 50,000. There are plans for a new club academy so that County can tap into some of the reserves of local talent. 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. He also owns Stockport Town, a semi-professional club competing in the North West Counties League. Show your footballing knowledge (and beat your mates!) [5], Stockport left Green Lane in 1902 and moved to Edgeley Park,[2][6] which was also home to rugby league club Stockport RFC. They were relegated to National League North in 2013 and spent six years there before promotion last season. Stott was born and raised in the town and is the founder and chief executive of Cheshire-based Vita Group. 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. 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. WebEFL Awaydays Stockport County (EFL2, Fri 31/3/23, 7:45pm) Information Salford City - Official Site 00:11 26-Feb-23. After takeover of the club by the 2015 Group in 2010, a new crest was adopted. [1][30] No set pattern has been established for the use of blue and white as the team's main colours. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. [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. Stockport County owner Mark Stott was born and raised in the area There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. I think people are excited about the momentum we are building. 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 [123][124], Heaton Norris Rovers originally played home matches at the Heaton Norris Recreation Ground, then at various locations in Stockport until settling at a park on Green Lane, Heaton Norris, in 1889. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. [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. WebThe home of Stockport County on BBC Sport online. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, they were renamed Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. [101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. Stockport County: A Complete Record. [88] Dietmar Hamann, who had no prior managerial experience, was named manager in July 2011. 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. Enter 'Voucher Code' on next step. Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, with 1,320 Manchester United appearances between them, are part owners of non-league Salford City. 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. With a small amount of cash, the pair set up a small software business which today is the IT department of Select. It was important for us to find a new owner who had a passion and long-term vision for the club, he says. Lincoln were the final game opponents in each of Stockport's first three title winning seasons. The team have played in blue and white kits since 1914; their original colours were red and white. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. 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. I guess I got that wrong.. [42][43] County returned to the Third Division by winning the Fourth Division in 196667. I've ordered another two pairs! Stockport County v Swindon Town 27.08.22. Stott and director of football Simon Wilson have set a target of reaching the Championship in seven years. Select, founded in 2004, is an industry-leading UK property investment firm and a developer, retailer and operator of property investment brands. 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. January 10, 2023 Club announce launch of Players Association. "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. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. It claims to be one of the first that identified the "vast investment potential" of Dubai's property market. [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]. 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