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Stockport County bid to sell Edgeley’s naming rights

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:32:47 -0000

Stockport County have put the naming rights to Edgeley Park up for sale, writes Rob Dawson.

Stockport County to sell naming rights to Edgeley Park

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:20:11 -0000

Stockport County are selling the naming rights to Edgeley Park. County will have full control of Edgeley Park from August 1 after Sale Sharks agreed a deal to play their home games at the Salford City Stadium.

Stockport County legend Kevin Francis backs Jim Gannon’s bid for glory

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:09 -0000

Stockport County legend Kevin Francis has backed manager Jim Gannon to bring the glory days back to Edgeley Park.

Francis and Gannon were stars of the Danny Bergara team that won promotion in 1991 before reaching Wembley four times in the next three years.

Big Kev returns as Danny's lads toast their finest hour

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:07 -0000

Stockport County fans gathered on Friday night to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club’s first-ever trip to Wembley.

And they were joined by 10 of Danny Bergara’s ‘Wembley Wizards’, who would go on to reach the Twin Towers four times in just three years.

Jim Gannon seals triple deals in Stockport County boost

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:18 -0000

Stockport boss Jim Gannon has started his summer shopping with a trio of signings – one of them his new assistant, writes Tony Glennon.

Stockport County ponder Friday night football

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:59:43 -0000

Next season could see the return of Friday night football at Edgeley Park after Stockport held ‘encouraging’ talks with Greater Manchester Police.

County may revive Friday night fixtures

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:55:47 -0000

Next season could see the return of Friday night football at Edgeley Park after Stockport County held ‘encouraging’ talks with Greater Manchester Police.

The County chairman, Lord Peter Snape, accused GMP of deliberately over-policing matches this year in a bid to pay for overtime after the force was hit by government funding cuts.

County giant-killers put town on the map

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:55:45 -0000

County midfield hero Tom Bennett recalls how the class of '97 captured a place in the nation’s hearts.

Jim Gannon already eager to get season started

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:05:13 -0000

Jim Gannon is itching to start Stockport County’s next Blue Square Premier League challenge after his Hatters side finished the 2011/12 campaign with a flourish.

Hayes & Yeading 1 Stockport County 2

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:39:23 -0000

Stockport County ended their season on a high with an excellent away day victory at already-relegated Hayes & Yeading.

Stockport County 2 Tamworth 0

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:30:49 -0000

Stockport County rewarded their biggest home crowd of the season with a superb second-half performance.

Jim Gannon targets new era at Edgeley Park

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:52:30 -0000

Manager Jim Gannon believes this spring could prove to be the start of a bright new era for Stockport County.

While Gannon succeeded Didi Hamann in November, the team’s prospects still looked bleak at the turn of the year as the Hatters were second bottom in the Blue Square Premier.

Gary Ablett autobiography set to be published

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:02:23 -0000

Gary Ablett has revealed all on his tumultuous season at Stockport County – from beyond the grave.

You could be County great, Jim Gannon tells Tom Elliott

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:56:02 -0000

Stockport boss Jim Gannon believes County striker Tom Elliott could emulate former favourites Kevin Francis and Liam Dickinson.

Targeted by the boo-boys during the club’s turbulent start to the season, Elliott has won over the fans with some committed performances in recent weeks.

County urge fans to come out in force

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:56:00 -0000

Stockport director Spencer Fearn has urged County fans to come out in force at the final two home games of the season after being handed back the keys to Edgeley Park.

Sale Sharks announced last week they would be moving to the Salford City Stadium in the summer, leaving County as the sole tenants.

Mansfield 2 Stockport County 1

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:16:11 -0000

Stockport County’s three-game winning run ended at Field Mill, but Jim Gannon’s side still look odds-on to beat the drop.

Stockport County 4 Lincoln City 0

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:59:55 -0000

Stockport County boss Jim Gannon hailed on-loan striker Danny L Rowe after he fired County one step closer to Blue Square Premier survival.

Stockport County eye survival special

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:34:14 -0000

After flirting with a third consecutive relegation, Stockport County look on course to stay in the Blue Square Bet Premier League next season.

It’s business as usual for County as Sale move out

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:55:53 -0000

Sale Sharks insist it will be business as usual for Stockport County after confirming they will leave Edgeley Park for the new £26m Salford City Stadium.

The rugby union outfit will announce details of a ground-share deal with rugby league’s Salford City Reds at a press conference today. A deal for Sale to pay a six-figure annual rent was concluded at the weekend after months of negotiations between their owners and Peel Holdings and Salford City Council, who jointly own the Barton venue.

Excellence Centre jobs may go over cash crisis

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:55:52 -0000

Stafff at Stockport County’s Centre of Excellence have been told they could be made redundant.

County’s eight junior teams, ranging from under-9s to under-16s, could disappear if the club cannot find £125,000 before the start of next season.

Kettering 1 Stockport County 3

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:22:25 -0000

Stockport County took another huge step towards safety with a hard-fought win at crisis club Kettering Town.

Lay-off crisis is looming at Stockport County’s Centre of Excellence

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:16:39 -0000

Staff at Stockport’s Centre of Excellence have been told they could be made redundant.

Full-time football with Stockport was just too much for Newton to resist

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:53:58 -0000

Stockport new boy Sean Newton says the lure of full-time football persuaded him to leave rivals AFC Telford to become embroiled in a similar Blue Square Bet Premier relegation scrap at Edgeley Park.

The 23-year-old England C international left-back sealed a switch to County ahead of the Conference’s loan deadline before making an impressive debut in the Hatters’ urgently-needed 4-0 romp over rock-bottom Bath City on Saturday.

Gannon demands better from Hatters’ road trips

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:55:31 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon wants to see his side’s recent good home form replicated on their travels in their bid for survival in the Blue Square Premier.

The Hatters bounced back from defeat in their last three matches with a comfortable 4-0 win against Bath City at Edgeley Park on Saturday, their biggest of the season.

Stockport County 4 Bath City 0

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:30:11 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon wants to see his side’s recent good home form replicated on their travels in their bid for survival in the Blue Square Premier.

Hatters say thank you for Huddersfield help

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:55:07 -0000

The Stockport County hierarchy has thanked Huddersfield Town for their support in helping to secure the club’s recent loan from Stockport Council.

The two clubs co-operated over a further payment Huddersfield owed County from the transfer of Anthony Pilkington to the Yorkshire outfit in January 2009.

Southport 5 Stockport County 0

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:19:38 -0000

Ten-man Stockport County were torn apart by Southport on another miserable away day to send Jim Gannons’ side careering back towards the drop zone.

Stockport County 0 Cambridge United 1

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:46:12 -0000

Stockport manager Jim Gannon was critical of his side’s performance after their defeat to Cambridge on Saturday.

Alfreton Town 6 Stockport County 1

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:48:40 -0000

Jim Gannon’s resurgent Stockport were brought back to earth with a bump as they crashed to a heavy defeat at relegation rivals Alfreton.

County were made to pay for a lacklustre first half as the home side raced into a three-goal lead.

Stockport 1 Wrexham 0

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:01:32 -0000

Stockport boss Jim Gannon believes there are more wins on the cards after his side beat second-placed Wrexham.

Paul Simpson’s quick exit at Northwich

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:45 -0000

Ex-Stockport and Rochdale boss Paul Simpson has rocked homeless non-Leaguers Northwich Victoria by announcing he’s stepping down after just three weeks as their manager, writes Tony Glennon.

Brian Kennedy hands Stockport County a lifeline

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:32:23 -0000

Sale Sharks’ multi-millionaire owner Brian Kennedy has handed ailing Stockport County a £75,000 lifeline.

Turnbull backs his boss to lead County to Blue Square survival

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:55:39 -0000

Paul Turnbull has backed Stockport County boss Jim Gannon to lead the Hatters to survival.

Turnbull and Gannon returned to Edgeley Park either side of Christmas and have helped the team to a four-match unbeaten run in recent weeks.

Former County midfield man takes over at Accrington Stanley

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:55:38 -0000

Former Stockport midfielder Paul Cook has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become the new manager of Accrington Stanley.

Cook, at Edgeley Park from 1997-9, makes the move from Irish side Sligo.

Home form will be crucial in helping Stockport County stay up – Jim Gannon

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:19:53 -0000

County manager Jim Gannon believes home form is the key to his side’s survival in the Blue Square Premier after going six matches unbeaten at Edgeley Park.

Stockport 2 Newport 2

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:06:36 -0000

A late equaliser from substitute Jake Harris left Stockport County manager Jim Gannon ruing missed chances as they drew 2-2 in the Blue Square Premier against ten-man Newport County on Saturday.

Paul Simpson in at Northwich

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:27:29 -0000

Former Stockport County and Rochdale boss Paul Simpson has been appointed manager of homeless non-Leaguers Northwich Victoria.

Cruel County cuts kind in long run – Jim Gannon

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:59:56 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon has admitted his priority in the January transfer window was to cut costs rather than strengthen his relegation-threatened squad, writes Rob Dawson.

Gannon: County need to kick on after crucial win

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:55:36 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon believes there is more to come from his side following a hard-fought victory in Saturday’s Blue Square Premier clash with Kidderminster.

A powerful second half strike from Danny Rowe secured a crucial three points for the Hatters after Sean McConville had put his side ahead after 21 minutes.

Stockport County 2 Kidderminster 1

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:26 -0000

Stockport manager Jim Gannon insists there is still room for improvement after a hard-fought victory in Saturday’s Blue Square Premier League encounter with Kidderminster Harriers.

Braintree 2 Stockport County 2

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:13:52 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon believes he is seeing a steady improvement following his side’s impressive comeback away at Braintree Town this weekend but insists that some of his players are still not up to the job.

A last minute equaliser from substitute Danny Rowe saw the Hatters claw back a point from the jaws of defeat having fallen two goals behind with under half an hour remaining.

Paul Turnbull set to go straight into Stockport side

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:03:53 -0000

Former captain Paul Turnbull will go straight into the Stockport County squad for the visit of AFC Telford tonight after returning to Edgeley Park on loan.

County life is looking up says Gannon

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:55:50 -0000

Stockport boss Jim Gannon insists Hatters fans can face the future with confidence despite the club’s ongoing relegation woes.

County resume their battle for Blue Square Bet Premier survival with a trip to mid-table Braintree on Saturday knowing just 17 games now stand between them and a third successive demotion.

Fearn joins a ‘focused and dedicated team’

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:55:49 -0000

Stockport County this week appointed a new director to the club’s board. Spencer Fearn has joined the club with immediate effect having enjoyed a hugely successful business career.

The Rotherham businessman has become a multi-millionaire since founding the LifeSkills training company in 2002 and also has a proven track record in the music industry and audit consultancy management.

Mourners pay respects to Gary Ablett

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:28:42 -0000

Former team-mates and current professionals were among the mourners who attended the funeral of ex-Stockport County manager Gary Ablett.

Rookie keeper Ian Ormson is a net gain for Gannon

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:19:42 -0000

Rookie keeper Ian Ormson can expect a late Christmas gift this week – County boss Jim Gannon has promised the 17-year-old a video of his league debut at promotion-chasing Luton Town.

Luton Town 1 Stockport County 0

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:56:29 -0000

A second-half penalty cost brave County a share of the spoils against promotion-chasing Luton.

County boss Jim Gannon sprung a surprise by dropping first-choice keeper Matt Glennon ahead of their visit to Kenilworth Road, preferring 17-year-old Ian Ormson between the sticks.

Missed chances leave Stockport County too close for comfort

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:14:38 -0000

Stockport boss Jim Gannon was left to rue missed chances as the Hatters wasted an opportunity to put clear daylight between themselves and the Blue Square Bet Premier drop-zone in crashing 2-0 at Gateshead.

Fans dig deep to find funds for County to sign striker

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:45:27 -0000

Stockport County fans have teamed up to help manager Jim Gannon splash the cash in the January transfer window.

Sheridan: Barrow win can kick-start rise up table

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:55:10 -0000

Sam Sheridan delivered a New Year message of hope to Stockport County supporters by insisting victory over Barrow can be the springboard to elevate them up the Blue Square Premier table.

The midfielder netted a brace in the 3-2 win over Barrow at Edgeley Park on New Year’s Day, giving County their first win since manager Jim Gannon returned to the club.

Stockport County in tribute to ex-boss Gary Ablett

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:40:48 -0000

Stockport County players past and present have led the tributes after their former manager Gary Ablett died aged 46.

Hatters hand Jim Gannon welcome New Year win

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:35:30 -0000

Struggling Stockport finally recorded their first win since Jim Gannon’s return as manager with a 3-2 victory over Barrow to take them out of Blue Square Bet Premier’s drop-zone.

Former Stockport boss Gary Ablett dies

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:47:48 -0000

Tributes were paid today to former Liverpool and Everton defender and Stockport County manager Gary Ablett who has died from cancer at the age of 46.

Barrow 1 Stockport 0

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:54:00 -0000

Sickly Stockport will enter the New Year heading squarely for a third successive relegation after concluding 2011 with yet another defeat.

Joe Connor follows in famous footsteps after making Hatters debut

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:56:02 -0000

All Stockport County fans will be familiar with the club anthem, ‘the scarf my father wore’. But for Joe Connor it’s a tale of the shirt his father and grandfather wore.

The 25-year-old made his County debut during Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Alfreton, becoming the third generation of his family to play for the club.

Gannon makes his point for Stockport

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:33:49 -0000

Relegation-haunted Stockport gave manager Jim Gannon a welcome wedding present in handing him his first point since his return to the Edgeley Park hot-seat.

Joe Connor has history on his side at Stockport

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:38:53 -0000

Stockport County boss Jim Gannon is putting his faith in a third generation member of a family well-known to Hatters’ fans to boost his desperate efforts to save the club from a third successive relegation.

Stockport County out of FA Trophy

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:07:49 -0000

Stalybridge Celtic staged a stirring second-half fight-back to send Stockport County spinning out of the FA Trophy and book themselves a last-32 trip to Guiseley on January 14.

Stalybridge 2 Stockport 1

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:47:08 -0000

Stockport County's fortunes as a non-League club hit a new low as they crashed out of the FA Trophy in a 2-1 first-round replay defeat at Stalybridge Celtic.

Stockport 2 Stalybridge 2: Gannon takes positives

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:19:41 -0000

Jim Gannon has taken heart from Stockport’s draw with 10-man Stalybridge, despite still being without a win since his second coming at the club.

Stockport 0 Gateshead 1

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:54:32 -0000

Stockport slumped to their fifth successive defeat to leave Jim Gannon still looking for his first points since taking over again at Edgeley Park, following a 1-0 loss at home to Gateshead.

The Hatters almost took the lead on 27 minutes when Tom Elliott’s brilliant half- volley was deflected just over.

Gannon has no regrets despite County shame

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:03:17 -0000

Jim Gannon is adamant he doesn’t regret taking over as manager of Stockport County despite the 7-0 drubbing at Grimsby.

Grimsby 7 Stockport County 0

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:46:04 -0000

Jim Gannon looked shell-shocked as his new charges conceded seven in a shambolic performance at Blundell Park.

Jim Gannon 'embarrassed' by Stockport show

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:06:40 -0000

Stockport County manager Jim Gannon has sent out a ‘shape up or ship out’ message to his players after a deflating home loss to Southport.

Jim Gannon: It's devastating to see my hard work at Stockport undone

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:53:46 -0000

New Stockport supremo Jim Gannon tells MEN Sport's Rob Dawson of his heartache at Stockport's plight and why he nearly quit football all together.