Show your footballing knowledge (and beat your mates!) Id swap the 100,000 to have 10,000 fans in for the game even if they werent paying for tickets, says Stott. On several occasions in his first year in charge, he has reached out to help the local community. 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. [86][87], After relegation, a Liverpool-based businessman triedand ultimately failedto buy the 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It also saw the return of a football on the shield. [113][114] County topped the fifth tier - the National League - in 202122, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence. On the pitch, there has also been considerable success over the past year. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. [106] County once again turned to Gannon, who returned for a third stint. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. 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. WebCounty sign keeper Ross. 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. Stockport boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. 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. 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It is big money and it is disruption. He has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever, Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive North West. [42], In 2004, the club attracted a crowd of more than 20,000 for one of its tour matches in China. Stockport County owner Mark Stott is hoping his side can cause a Cup shock. Within six months, they had moved the business to a garage in Wilmslow. [170][171], The 200607 season saw the club average the fourth highest average attendance in League Two. To keep up to date with all that is happening in Stockport - and to join in the discussion - follow the page here. Businessman Mark Stott has agreed a deal to take over National League side Stockport County, subject to approval by the league. ISBN1-873626-72-X. Regardless of the result, its about getting the money and making the club more secure during difficult times. John Rooney (above), Waynes brother, was brought in alongsideConnor Jennings, The other people who have been really supportive of the National League, National League North and National League South is the Government. (Image: https://www.stockportcounty.com/club-statement-2/). 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. [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. [151], By 1902, County required a larger ground and moved to Edgeley Park, then home of the rugby league club Stockport RFC. and subsequently slipped down the English football league pyramid. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. The club added that they have no debt outstanding to Mr Stott for his investment. 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. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox. [4] The club changed its name to Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport. The Club is pleased to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Ethan Ross, who joins on a three-year contract after leaving Lincoln City in the Summer. [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. 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 This means the club will not need to pay back any of the investment made by the owner. A stately mansion and extensive grounds owned by the National Trust. Stockport owner Mark Stott will step down from his temporary role as chairman, with Elstone working alongside Stott and the board. Working side by side, these two businesses are a global developer, retailer and operator of leading property investment brands. The club had reached a point some time ago where survival was its main ambition but that has changed. [85] Despite an upturn in results, County were relegated to the Football Conference for the first time in their history. [42] Trautmann resigned from his position in 1966. The club, which competes in the North West Counties League Division One South, was previously owned by Pro Football Academy, a company which coaches players between the ages of four and 16. Select, founded in 2004, is an industry-leading UK property investment firm and a developer, retailer and operator of property investment brands. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [78], The purchase of Stockport County by the 2015 Group was approved by the Football League in May 2010, with the takeover announced inJune. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. [157] In May 2012, County renamed the Main Stand "The Danny Bergara Stand" in honour of the club's former manager. 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