The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. 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. To me, you were either one of them or one of us. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and market value. 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. They face a tricky tie against fellow National League North side AFC Fylde, who are above them in the table. The new version added two white ribbonsone at the top, with Animo et Fide, and one at the bottom with Stockport County F.C.. [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]. To find out how to make a [4][d], Danny Bergara was appointed manager in March 1989, and gained automatic promotion to the Third Division in 199091. "They are the relationships we are now trying to repair.". 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The River Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. [33] The 199697 season proved to be the most successful in the club's history: Stockport finished second in the Second Division and reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, in which they eliminated three Premiership teams before losing 21 against Middlesbrough over two legs. In the early 1930s, Stockport County played in a black and white home kit, and were briefly nicknamed the 'Lilywhites'. Stockport did, however, complete in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League, which was played from 191516 to 191819. [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. They finished in bottom place the following season and were relegated back to the Third Division North, remaining there until the divisions were reorganised in 1958. [183] It was given back to the fans upon the club's return to the National League in 2019. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Below is a list of Stockport County players who have represented the club since the 1891/92 season when we played our first competitive game in the Combination League and covers our historical journey through the Football League as well as our recent spell in Non-League. [167] Stockport were watched by 22,000 in Yingkou against their then sister side Stockport Tiger Star. [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. As of 2022 season, the league consists of 14 teams in two conferences with each team playing 16 games over 19 weeks. [85] Despite an upturn in results, County were relegated to the Football Conference for the first time in their history. The average Semi Pro Football in the US makes $35,414. Contents 1 Pre-season friendlies 2 Competitions 2.1 National League 2.1.1 League table 2.1.2 Results summary 2.1.3 Results by matchday This is recognised as their first official ground. Hardy was also selected for England for their 1925 tour of Australia while at Stockport. Interim or caretaker managers are not included. Stockport marked their 125thanniversary during 2008 by bringing in a third kita gold colour with black trim. Thank you for subscribing! Welcome to Youth Squad Legends!Can we become the best team in. Sacha attended Aquinas College for his Sixth Form studies. Are Stockport County Players Professional? [46][47] Following the introduction of automatic promotion and relegation between the Football League and the Football Conference at the start of the 198687 season, Stockport faced the prospect of non-League football, with just six points from 13 games. Token that you can use to update your password. 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. The attendances for these matches were: 5,783 vs. Stockport first joined the Football League in 1900 but had to seek re-election in 1904. Bobby Jones 25. 1934 Div 3 (N), 7-2 Statistics only include full-time managers. If you continue on this website, you will be providing your consent to our use of cookies. Remarkable as it sounds, County drew a crowd of 22,000 - comparable to matches involving Manchester United and Barcelona elsewhere in China around the same time - to a friendly against Tiger Star. [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. Stockport County. Birminghams longest period in one division has been 18 years in the First Division, from 1921 to 1939. 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. Stockport fired by grand ambitions as they push to end painful exile | Will Unwin. [213][223] Wayne Hennessey, then on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, kept a clean sheet in his first nine games in professional football. [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. Click on the Log in button in the top right corner or on the The club's kit was manufactured by local company Umbro, who supplied all three kits for the 201314 season. The CVV Number (Card Verification Value) is the 3 digit number located at the back of your So you'll have to ask County fans to name their rivals. Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative used the blue on white cross from the 1978 badge as the main identifier in their company logo. [184], Some famous Stockport County fans have included darts player Tony O'Shea and singer-songwriter Daz Sampson. [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. We are excited to share with our fans a series of videos created by our County Business Club sponsors, TrunkBBI. We knowwevemissed a few off but lets be honest wed be here all day if we wrote about everyone Yes, Stockport does have quite a range! : 0161 286 8888 [42] Trautmann resigned from his position in 1966. Not so Stockport. The Tea Party Stockport County. Stockport also has a public path named Fred Perry Way. 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 County players lift the Vanarama National League trophy. Is Stockport the biggest town in England? [157] In May 2012, County renamed the Main Stand "The Danny Bergara Stand" in honour of the club's former manager. Navigate to the login form by clicking on the Watch button or "Growing up as a Stockport fan was never easy," said Keighren, a lifelong fan who became a director in 2013. [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. [203] 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. [106] County once again turned to Gannon, who returned for a third stint. The remainder of the ground was uncovered terracing, with turnstiles located at the back of the Nursery Inn. Please feel free to get in touch with any corrections or suggestions. [192][193], Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative is the other active supporters' group. [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. During the club's long and proud history, over 1,500 players have played for Stockport County, many of those becoming true fan favourites who went on to play for the club for many years. The fire also destroyed the club's records until 1935. Tthe stars, together with hundreds of County supporters, made sure that the historic occasion was commemorated properly, The evening started with the individual introduction of each player; the noise that greeted each one made the hair stand on the back of your neck, Over dinner guests listened to apologies sent by Paul Hart, Chris Marsden, Len Allchurch, Paul Jones and Brett Angell, Then a special video chronicalling some of the fantastic moments during the clubs glorious history nearly brought the house down, Amazingly, the unannounced arrival of Andy Preece coincided with a clip of his never-to-be-forgotten goal against Queens Park Rangers, The appearance of Preecey also sparked an emotional response from Kevin Francis who leapt from his seat and ran to embrace him, The highlight of the evening, though, was the formation of the Stockport County Hall of Fame, Jon Keighren, who did a fantastic job comparing the event ably assisted by County fanatic Marcus Heap made presentations to a number of very special people who have made significant contributions to Stockport Countys history, Unfortunately the likes of Joe Butler, Jack Connor, Billy Bocking and Jimmy Stevenson are no longer with us but it was wonderful to see their respective families represented, James and Joseph Connor cut short a family holiday in Ireland to collect the award made to their father, the greatest goalscorer that Stockport County is likely to ever see, Betty Stevenson made the trip from Scotland to represent her dad who served the club on and off the field for 50 years, And, when Ina Bocking, daughter of the inimitable Billy, made her way to the stage the applause was deafening, The clubs top-five players in the appearance and scoring charts were automatically entered into the Hall along with a number of other players selected by supporters, And it was the fans choice of Player of the Century that brought the loudest roars of all, Then, when the noise subsided, there was still time for Director Mark Maguire to make one more, and very special presentation, In a heart-warming speach our new director chronicled the progress made by the club since the arrival of Brendan Elwood in 1989, And it was a clearly, very emotional chairman, who made his way forward to accept his place in the Stockport County Hall of Fame, Apropriately it was the final nomination on a night that will never be forgotten by all those fortunate enough to be present, In May 2004 three more legends were entered into the Stockport County Hall of Fame Johnny Price, Danny Bergara and Harry Hardy, In April 2005 three more legends were entered into the Stockport County Hall of Fame Dave Jones, Tommy Sword and Micky Quinn, In May 2006 four more legends were entered into the Stockport County Hall of Fame Rodger Wylde, Lee Todd, Len White and Eric Webster. Liam, Lois, Alex and Richard were signed on terms of a full-time, professional player. Lincoln were the final game opponents in each of Stockport's first three title winning seasons. Your password will be updated. Manchester accentGeographical coverage. - 1966-67 Division 4, Address While Stockport Tiger Star no longer exist, there remains an affection for Stockport among football fans in the region. Fill in the form with your full name, email address and Andy Cannon was denied by Sam Johnson but the Halifax stopper could only parry the strike as far as the onrushing Collar who drilled home on the half-volley to put the hosts on the verge of promotion. [166], With both Manchester United and Manchester City F.C. [97][98] Gannon was subsequently dismissed for a second time. the Hatters, Full : 15,288 [13][14] Stockport gained 22 votes and retained their Football League status. [33] In late 2000, chairman Brendan Elwood considered moving Stockport to Maine Road, the home of rivals Manchester City. Phil is the youngest player to gain a Premier League winners medal which is quite an achievement. "On the 2001 trip I remember laughing at Andy Welsh, who was a teenager at the time, and Mike Flynn, who brought Mars Bars and Pot Noodles with them. A five-year plan is in place to return County to the Football League by 2020. Correct as of the end of the 202122 season. [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. Stockport play in the Vanarama National League North in England in FM 18. . Stockport won three and . Preferred foot: Left. [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. Bolton have been beaten by a non-league side in the FA Cup for the . Stockport County Did you know? 32 Players/Coaches. Paddy Maddens 25th goal of the season helped Stockport seal the National League title and promotion back to the Football League with a 2-0 win over Halifax. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. Administration in 2009. [215] Hennessey received the League Two Player of the Month award in March. And none have a team named after them in China either. The club main rivals in FIFA is with Burnley and Stoke City. 09068 121 638 (News) Step 1. Season 2009/2010. Moving on to boxing, Stockport can add Ricky Hatton to its belt. ISBN1-873626-72-X. [6][119] The twin-towered castle above the shield is Stockport Castle, which stood until 1775.[120]. Unofficial 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. win : 64 The page will then refresh and if you have already purchased, the paywall will disappear. "Not for one second did I think I would be discovering new places like Brackley and Braintree.". [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. Nathan Aspinall, who proudly represents his home town of Stockport, won the 2019 UK Darts open against the former world champion Rob Cross. From the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, County played in white jerseys and black shorts. [50] In March 1995, Bergara was sacked after an altercation with then chairman Brendan Elwood,[51][52] and was succeeded by Dave Jones.