What does the Port Vale badge mean?

The 1952 badge is a derivation of the Burslem coat of arms and takes on symbols from other Stoke-on-Trent crests. The scythe comes from the Tunstall arms, the “fretted cross” from Audley while the two pots symbolise Josiah Wedgwood’s towns (Burslem and Etruria).

What is Port Vale famous for?

Port Vale are the only club in the top four divisions of English football to have beaten the other 91 clubs of the Football League and Premier League in a competitive league fixture.

What is the nickname of Port Vale Football Club?

Valiants
This time, the nickname stuck, fans adopted it and the “Valiants” nickname has remained with Port Vale FC from 1919 onwards… A Port Vale fan since 1980, Rob created and has run the onevalefan website since 1996.

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.

Where did the name Port Vale come from?

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

Which football club in England is not named after a place?

Arsenal
And there’s west London’s Queen’s Park Rangers, who are named after Queens Park in north-west London, where most of the team’s players lived at the time of the club’s inception. But strictly speaking, Arsenal are the only league club in England not named after a geographical location.

Why is Port Vale FC called Port Vale?

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.

Who owns Port Vale FC?

The purchase of Port Vale has been 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.

Who is the owners of Port Vale Football Club?

Carol ShanahanPort Vale F.C. / Owner
The Club is a member of the English Football League (EFL) and is subject to the EFL’s rules and regulations. As required by those regulations, the Club can confirm that it is owned by Synsol Holdings Limited, the shareholders of which are Mr Kevin Shanahan and Mrs Carol Shanahan.

What football club does Robbie Williams own?

The American comedian and actor got involved with ‘soccer’ in 2016 when he purchased a stake in MLS side Los Angeles FC in 2016.

Who are the owners of Port Vale?

Carol ShanahanPort Vale F.C. / Owner

Is Arsenal an actual place?

Which English Football Clubs Are NOT Named After Places? Despite there being 92 teams in the top four English football leagues, only two clubs are not named after places in the country – Premier League side Arsenal Football Club and League Two outfit Port Vale Football Club.