The planned Gianni Paladini Port Vale take-over
Back in 2003, Gianni Paladini was linked with a Vale takeover. Here is how we reported it at the time…
Bob Young
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Bob Young was appointed as administrator of the club when Port Vale entered administration in 2012. He duly sold the club on to Paul Wildes and Norman Smurthwaite.
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Club in ‘advanced talks’ with leading bidders
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel newspaper that the club are in “advanced talks” with “three definite front-runners” bidding to takeover the club. Young also added that he was confident of “a deal progressing within a month.”
Young: We’re breaking even
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that while takeover-wise there is “nothing new to report” , on the financial side the club is currently breaking even.
Joint statement issued
Port Vale Supporters Club and the club’s administrators have issued the first in a series of fortnightly updates to supporters.
Young: three ‘very serious’ bidders
Administrator Bob Young has confirmed to the Sentinel that there are six bidders to take over the club and that “three are already taking it very seriously.”
Port Vale – the administration months
Here (sadly) is our comprehensive day-by-day guide to the twists and turns of the club’s spell in administration during 2012
Administrators expecting bid in next fortnight
Port Vale’s administrators are expecting “at least one concrete bid” from the four parties bidding to take control of the club.
Young in ‘no rush’ as fourth bidder emerges
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that a fourth bidder has expressed interest in taking over the club and that the potential sale of the club will not be hurried as “there is no rush this time.”
Monday deadline for contracts controversy
Port Vale FC effectively have until noon on Monday, when the club has to register its squad for the Capital One cup clash with Burnley, to resolve the issue of the player’s contracts.
‘I expect contracts to be signed in time to play the first league match’
Administrator Bob Young has played down delays to players signing new contracts and says he doesn’t see it as a “major stumbling block.”
New twist as Port Vale players reject new deals
Port Vale’s chaotic summer continued after the players announced that they are seeking advice from the PFA before considering new contracts from the club’s administrators.
Young takes action on players’ contracts
Administrator Bob Young has prevented a possible player exodus at Vale Park by agreeing a long-term contract arrangement with the Football League.
It’s good to talk…
Rob Fielding says “what a difference a meeting makes” as he praises the Supporters Club and administrator Bob Young for giving us an update on events at Vale Park.
Another 24 hours?
Administrator Bob Young has told fans at Monday’s Supporters Club meeting that he has had a phone conversation with Keith Ryder and Ryder has promised to lodge his takeover money with his solicitors on Tuesday.
Fans invited to crucial Supporters Club meeting
The Port Vale Supporters Club have organised a meeting at Vale Park to discuss the club’s current crisis.
Third bidder enters the frame
Administrator Bob Young has said that another bidder has expressed interest in a takeover – and the new bidder was the group or individual who lost out to Keith Ryder when the club’s preferred bidder was named back in March.
Young: new bidders 'negotiating seriously'
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that he has met with two alternative bidders who have been “negotiating seriously” with the club about becoming Vale’s new owner.
Vale: ground will be ready for new season
Port Vale FC has assured both supporters and the Football League that Vale Park will be able to host games in time for the new season kick-off.
Bob Young still hopeful of Keith Ryder deal
After all the bad news of recent days, there is some slightly better news for Vale fans, courtesy of the proactive Supporters Club, who have held a meeting with administrator Bob Young.
Vale administrators ‘talking’ to other parties
Port Vale FC’s administrators Begsbie Traynor have announced that they are talking to other interested parties after preferred bidder Keith Ryder missed Tuesday’s deadline to complete. However, the administrators do say that Ryder remains as one of the potential candidates to take over the club.
Administrators 'sceptical' about Ryder promises
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that it is time for potential owner Keith Ryder to “put up or shut up” and that “I am treating what he says with a fair bit of scepticism.” Young’s remarks will only heighten fans’ fears that the Ryder deal is on the brink of collapse.
Young: Keith Ryder on the brink of completing deal
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that the final issue that has been holding up Keith Ryder’s takeover of Port Vale FC has been resolved.
Sentinel: 'one term' delaying Ryder takeover
The Sentinel newspaper reports that disagreement over one term is causing the delays to the Football League’s approval of Keith Ryder’s takeover bid.
Deal or no deal – it’s a crucial week in Vale’s history
All Vale fans know this already… but Rob Fielding ponders another crucial week for Port Vale FC. And Fielding repeats his appeal for the club’s administrators to help calm anxious fans and keep them updated as events unfold.
Administrators: two bids in the frame
Port Vale administrator Gerald Krasner has told the Sentinel newspaper that two bids are in contention for preferred bidder status.
Young: Three bids have been submitted
Administrator Bob Young has told an open fans meeting that three bids have been formally made to take over Port Vale FC. Young, along with fellow joint-administrator Gerald Krasner, answered questions from an audience of around 350 supporters at an open fans’ meeting held at Vale Park on Wednesday night.
Young: five bids in the frame
You can listen again to an exclusive interview with Port Vale administrator Bob Young in 6 Towns Radio. In the interview Young reveals that five bidders remain in the frame to be the club’s preferred bidders.
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