When did Peter Coates buy Stoke?
In 1986, Peter Coates became majority shareholder at Stoke City and was appointed chairman in September 1986 taking over from Sandy Clubb. The club had been through a tough period with poor finances and a humiliating relegation in 1984–85.
Who is the owner of Stoke City?
Bet365Stoke City F.C. / OwnerBet365 Group Ltd is a leading British online gambling company based in the United Kingdom. It was founded by Denise Coates, who remains the majority shareholder and joint-chief executive alongside her brother, John. Wikipedia
How much are Stoke City Owners worth?
$9.4B
EFL Championship
| Club | Owner(s) | Estimated combined net worth |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Abdullah bin Musa’ed | $200M |
| Stoke City | The Coates Family | $9.4B |
| Swansea City | Stephen Kaplan & Jason Levien (68%) Swansea City Supporters Trust (21.1%) | |
| West Bromwich Albion (more information) | Guochuan Lai (87.8%) | $2.8B |
How much are the Coates family worth?
Coates still runs the company alongside her brother, and co-CEO, John Coates. Coates is the majority shareholder with 50.01% of Bet365. Her personal fortune is estimated at $12 billion, as of December 2019.
Has Stoke manager been sacked?
Stoke sacked manager Mark Hughes on this day in 2018 after their shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Coventry. Stoke sacked manager Mark Hughes in 2018. Hughes, who had been in charge for four and a half years, was dismissed just hours after the 2-1 defeat against a team who were in Sky Bet League Two at the time.
Where did Stoke finish last season?
Stoke declined in 2016–17, finishing in 13th position. The decline continued in 2017–18 under Mark Hughes and he was sacked in January 2018 with the club in the relegation zone.
Why is Stoke City called the Potters?
Stoke City’s home ground is the bet365 Stadium, a 30,000+ all-seater stadium. Before the stadium was opened in 1997, the club was based at the Victoria Ground, which had been their home ground since 1878. The club’s nickname is ‘the Potters’, named after the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent.
How old is Denise Coates?
54 years (September 26, 1967)Denise Coates / Age
Who is the richest EPL club owner?
Top five richest Premier League clubs after Newcastle’s £305million takeover completed
- Newcastle – Saudi Public Investment Fund (£320bn)
- Man City – Sheikh Mansour (£22.9bn)
- Chelsea – Roman Abramovich (£9.6bn)
- Arsenal – Stan Kroenke (£6.35bn)
- Aston Villa – Nassef Sawiris (£5.3bn)
How much is Nottingham Forest Worth?
According to Transfermarkt the Reds are the fifth most-valuable club sitting at £52.38m; only Bournemouth, Fulham, Sheffield United and West Brom are above them in the financial table.
Who is Denise Coates husband?
Richard SmithDenise Coates / Husband
What does Denise Coates do with her money?
Bet365 made charitable donations, mostly to the Denise Coates Foundation, of £103m, up from almost £90m the year before. Ms Coates achieved a first-class degree in econometrics and later trained as an accountant within the family firm. The company owns Stoke City football club, and is based in Stoke-on-Trent.