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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Port Vale defender Clark signs new one-year deal
Port Vale wing-back Mitchell Clark has signed a new one-year contract with the newly promoted League One 26-year-old joined Vale for a fourth time from Accrington Stanley two years ago and has made 37 appearances since then, and 98 for the club in total. Clark played 20 times in League Two last season as Port Vale finished second to clinch automatic promotion back to the third tier after two seasons away."He's a popular player among the supporters and someone we think very highly of," Vale boss Darren Moore told the club website, external."So it's great that he will be remaining part of the group as we prepare for the club's return to League One."Clark's new deal comes four days after the club added another wing-back to their squad ahead of next season with the arrival of Jordan Gabriel from Blackpool.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Everton announce opening pre-season fixtures
Everton have confirmed their first two matches of the 2025-26 Toffees will face League Two side Accrington Stanley on 15 July at Wham Stadium, followed by a match against Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers on 19 July at Ewood Park.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Nottingham happy to exit Livi 'on such a high'
Michael Nottingham is leaving Livingston at the end of his contract, with the defender saying "what a way to go out" after helping the club win promotion back to the Scottish Birmingham-born 36-year-old joined the West Lothian club in 2023 after exiting Accrington Stanley and has made 66 appearances made 36 of those this season, 27 of them starts, as Livingston finished Championship runners-up before beating Ross County in the play-off former Castle Vale, Redditch United, Gresley, Solihull Moors, Salford City, Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra defender said on X: "What a group of lads.... one of the best! What a great club. "Thank you Livingston for everything. Truly enjoyed my time at the club and so happy to leave on such a high."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Football club secures major sponsorship deal with car and van dealership
Accrington Stanley have announced Perrys Burnley as its latest official sponsor in a deal worth more £30,000 for the 2025/26 season. As part of the agreement, Perrys have donated a top-spec Vauxhall Pro Vivaro van to the club. The vehicle will be used to transport the team's kits to matches across the country throughout the season, providing essential logistical support. Perrys Burnley have donated a van to Accrington Stanley as part of a new sponsorship deal (Image: Adam Woodhouse) Perrys, located on Accrington Road in Burnley, specialises in Vauxhall and Kia vehicles and is recognised for its commitment to both quality service and community partnerships. Accrington Stanley CEO Warren Eastham said: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Perrys Burnley on board for the upcoming season. "Their generous donation of the Vauxhall Pro Vivaro will make a big difference to our matchday operations, and their support highlights the strength of local businesses coming together to back the club. We are delighted to announce our latest signing... Perrys Burnley! 🤝 As part of the new sponsorship deal, Perrys have generously donated a top-spec Vauxhall Pro Vivaro van to the club. 📽️ Check out our video to learn more! — Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) May 23, 2025 "It's a fantastic deal for both sides and another sign of our continued progress." General manager of Perrys Burnley Oliver Fletcher said: "On behalf of Perrys Burnley, we're extremely excited to be the newest signing of Accrington Stanley and provide them with a lovely Vauxhall Vivaro for the upcoming season."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Accrington academy loss difficult but vital
Accrington Stanley chief executive Warren Eastham says the decision to close their academy was "heartbreaking" but essential for the club's immediate League Two club said this week they were shutting down the academy despite the offer of a £140,000 grant from Hyndburn Council to help keep it going."From a personal standpoint, it is very difficult," Eastham told BBC Radio Lancashire."We're human beings and what we're talking about are kids and parents who believe this is an opportunity for them in the future."And given the way it had to be done so immediately, it's been a very difficult process. We're talking about people who have performed well."When you look at situations like this in business, usually it's through a lack of performance, but this is an extreme circumstance where departments of the club carry costs for their excellence but the club itself is losing money through its lack of revenue generation."The day we spoke to the parents and kids was heartbreaking. It's been a very, very difficult situation." Eastham said the club's main investor Andy Holt, who has stood down as chairman but will continue to fund the club up to £250,000 a year, had "sleepless nights" over the Eastham said senior figures at Accrington had to "put emotions aside" to ensure the financial stability of the club following a 21st-place finish this season, just eight points above the drop zone."We can only apologise for the circumstance that's arisen but given the financial challenges we have, we have to realign all costs towards the first team because relegation would be an absolute disaster," Eastham said."As much as it's been a really, really difficult time for everyone involved and we're sad for all those that have had to leave us during this process, we have to make sure that the future of Accrington Stanley is a positive one."Eastham was keen to reassure fans that while Accrington are reducing their costs, the club is "absolutely not in question"."The football club is safe as far as the playing squad and everything around it," he said."However, until we get the right decisions to support the club from the council and we get the right opportunity to generate revenue, then obviously we have to cut our cloth accordingly."He also said Accrington's ambition is to "push forward and go up the football league", as well as "resolve issues" with the council over the use of club facilities for non-matchday events after its entertainment licence was revoked following noise complaints."'Don't worry' is the message - we're going in the right direction even though there have been some difficult decisions," Eastham added.
