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Who is Port Vale captain?

Who is Port Vale captain?

captain Tom Conlon
Port Vale captain Tom Conlon says leading the team out in front of supporters will be a special moment as they kick off their season away to Northampton this weekend.

Why is Port Vale so called?

Port Vale Football Club was formed in 1876 and took its name from the venue of the inaugural meeting at ‘Port Vale House’ situated in a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent.

Does Robbie Williams own Port Vale?

Among the club’s famous fan base is singer Robbie Williams, who was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. He is now a major shareholder, having, in February 2006, bought £240,000 worth of the £250,000 worth of available shares in the club.

Who is buying Port Vale?

If the deal is successful, the purchase of Port Vale will be made by the Shanahan family and will remain a separate legal entity to Synectics Solutions – which employs over 360 staff and is based next door to the club’s home – Vale Park.

Does Port Vale exist?

Port Vale Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. The team competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system.

What league does Port Vale play in?

EFL League Two
FA CupEFL Trophy
Port Vale F.C./Leagues

Are Robbie and Jonathan Wilkes still friends?

Even though they went to different schools as Robbie is slightly older, they became firm friends, bonded by a shared a sense of humour. The pals have been inseparable ever since, with Jonny even getting married at Robbie’s LA mansion with Robbie of course performing best man duties.

Is Robbie Williams a Chelsea fan?

The album’s title is a reference to a popular football chant of the same name that goes to the tune of “Guantanamera”, Williams being a fan of Port Vale. The cover art features multiple images of Williams celebrating winning a trophy at Chelsea’s stadium Stamford Bridge.

What is Port Vale worth?

Port Vale FC has an estimated net worth of about $100 thousand.

What is Port Vale’s home attendance record?

49,768
Vale Park

Elevation 520 feet (160 m)
Owner Port Vale F.C.
Capacity 20,552
Record attendance 49,768 v. Aston Villa 20 February 1960
Construction

What is the meaning of Port Vale?

Port Vale is one of the few English league clubs not to be named after a geographical location, their name being a reference to the valley of ports on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Where is Port Vale FC based?

Stoke-on-Trent
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Port Vale F.C./Locations

Who is the captain of Port Vale football club?

Fraser as Port Vale captain (September 2010). Thomas Francis Peter Fraser (born 5 December 1987) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder . Starting his career with hometown club Brighton & Hove Albion, Fraser was youth team captain and then a semi-regular in the first team for three seasons.

Who is the most appearances for Port Vale?

The record for the most appearances for Port Vale is held by Roy Sproson, who played 842 matches in all competitions. Sproson also holds the record for the most league appearances for the club, with 760. His nephew, Phil Sproson, made 500 appearances in all competitions.

Who was the manager of Port Vale in 1982?

John McGrath steered the club to promotion in 1982–83, though he departed after relegation became inevitable the following season. His assistant, John Rudge, stepped up to become the club’s longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1983 to 1999.

Where does Port Vale f.c.play their home games?

After playing at the Athletic Ground in Cobridge and The Old Recreation Ground in Hanley, the club returned to Burslem when Vale Park was opened in 1950. Outside the ground is a statue to Roy Sproson, who played 842 competitive games for the club.