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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.

Fleetwood 2 Stockport 1

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:45:47 -0000

Jim Gannon's second spell in charge began with a defeat as Stockport County lost at high-flying Fleetwood.

Jim Gannon sets out Stockport County mission

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:31:20 -0000

Jim Gannon has admitted he will be forced to slash the wage bill at Stockport County after he was unveiled as the new manager and director of football at Edgeley Park.

Jim Gannon back at Stockport County helm

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:06:14 -0000

Jim Gannon has taken charge at Stockport County for a second time after he was appointed Director of Football at Edgeley Park.

Ebbsfleet 2 Stockport County 1

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:13:58 -0000

New manager, but same old problems for County, who conceded two late goals for the second week running, costing them a vital three points. Ecstasy turned to misery for caretaker boss Willie McStay as slack defending saw the Hatters throw this one away.

Non-League preview: Managerless County start testing spell at Ebbsfleet

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:14:37 -0000

Stockport County will travel to Ebbsfleet United on Saturday without a manager after Didi Hamann’s departure from Edgeley Park earlier this week.

County set to start search for new man

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:55:51 -0000

Stockport County’s search for a new manager will begin on Saturday night after the Blue Square Premier game with Ebbsfleet.

County have already had more than 20 applications for the job since Dietmar Hamann’s departure on Monday afternoon. But chairman Lord Peter Snape will not start drawing up a shortlist of candidates until after Saturday’s game.

In and outs at the Edgeley Park hot-seat

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:55:50 -0000

The new man will be County's fourth permanent manager since July 2010 and that doesn't even include Peter Ward, who spent two months at the helm as caretaker last season.

Jim Gannon poised as Dietmar Hamann quits County

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:37:12 -0000

Dietmar Hamann has resigned as manager of Stockport County, paving the way for former boss Jim Gannon to make a dramatic return to Edgeley Park.

Dietmar Hamann leaves Stockport County

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:06:14 -0000

Dietmar Hamann has parted company with Stockport County after just four months in charge.

Calls for Didi Hamann to go as Stockport lose two-goal lead

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:14:06 -0000

Shouts of ‘Hamann Out’ could be heard on the Edgeley Park touchline after Stockport County contrived to draw what boss Didi Hamann admits was a ‘must-win match’ against Hayes and Yeading.