Port Vale sold to local business owners
League Two side Port Vale FC has been sold by Norman Smurthwaite to local business…
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Mystery surrounds Vale Park
Port Vale boss John Askey has said getting three points against Northampton Town on Saturday is his only focus, despite the turmoil surrounding Vale Park.
Port Vale fans want owner with “long term vision”
Port Vale fans are calling for the club’s new owner to have a “long term vision”.
The club was put up for sale in December 2015, and talks are continuing with a potential buyer.
Port Vale fans fear for ground future amid Smurthwaite sale plans
Port Vale fans are worried their club might be separated from Vale Park by owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Smurthwaite has announced he intends to sell the League One club, but also owns deeds to the stadium in Burslem.
Vale owner Smurthwaite confident Micky Adams will stay
Port Vale Football Club owner Norman Smurthwaite has revealed he has a “gentlemen’s agreement” with boss Micky Adams to stay in charge of the Valiants next season.
Speaking on BBC Radio Stoke, the outspoken chairman answered questions from fans calling, emailing or texting into the radio station as he looked to open communications between club and supporters.
Port Vale Supporters Club Ally Simcock supports chairman Norman Smurthwaite
The chairman of Port Vale Supporters Club said she backs chairman Norman Smurthwaite despite off-the-pitch turmoil.
The Valiants have been placed under a transfer embargo for the remainder of the season, Mr Smurthwaite’s Twitter account said he was questioning his future and manager Micky Adams has not had his contract renewed.
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite tweets about a possible exit
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite tweeted that his future at the club may be in doubt.
Millionaire Smurthwaite took to Twitter to say he was tired about “another crisis at Vale” and may “consider his position.”
Micky Adams hits back at Smurthwaite’s planned budget cuts at Port Vale
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has hit back at the proposed budget cuts put forward by Vale’s chairman earlier this week.
Port Vale escape FA punishment over alleged racist chanting
The FA has dropped a probe into allegations of racist chanting by Port Vale fans at a Bradford City game in August.
But the Vale Park club has been warned future incidents could result in sanctions including fines, closing parts of the ground, or even points docking.
Vale chairman meets police to discuss Wolves trouble
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite met senior officers from Staffordshire Police this week in the wake of the disturbances after the visit of Wolves to Vale Park