Synectics Solutions’ £3.5m bid for Port Vale is rejected
Local business Synectics Solutions have revealed they have had a £3.5m offer for Port Vale rejected.
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The English businessman became owner of Port Vale Football Club in November 2012. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50.
He was part of the investment group, led by Paul Wildes, that took Port Vale out of administration in November 2012.
Following Wildes’ departure, he took over as chairman of Port Vale in 2013. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 2016–17 before returning to the role in 2018.
Local business Synectics Solutions have revealed they have had a £3.5m offer for Port Vale rejected.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the the club needs to be sold to a new owner and for that reason he is backing the Black and Gold protests.
The Black and Gold until it’s sold website, seen some seasons ago has been relaunched after supporter protests against current owner Norman Smurthwaite.
A protest organised by the official Port Vale Supporters Club took place ahead of Port Vale’s League Two game with Morecambe.
The official Port Vale Supporters club have announced details of a pre-match protest against the running of the club by owner Norman Smurthwaite.
The Port Vale Supporters club have announced a day of action after a vote of no confidence in owner Norman Smurthwaite at their last meeting.
Port Vale FC have issued a statement from owner Norman Smurthwaite regarding planned protests and business in the transfer window.
Port Vale announced that owner Norman Smurthwaite has spent the night in hospital after being involved in a car accident.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has said the club is in talks with Glenavon over a possible move for midfielder Mark Sykes.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he has contacted Stoke City FC about the estimated £100,000 damage to the away stand but has yet to receive a definite answer back.
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite estimates damage caused by Stoke City fans could cost as much as £100,000 to repair.
Norman Smurthwaite has confirmed that the away support for Stoke City U21’s side will not be housed in the Railway stand.
Port Vale have decided not to open the Railway stand to away supporters for the controversial Checkatrade Trophy clash against Stoke City U21 side.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that the club could make a bid for a forward before the transfer window shuts.
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Tony Fradley has stepped down as chairman of Port Vale with owner Norman Smurthwaite returning to the role.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite’s bid to buy Nuneaton’s stadium has gone through after the deal was approved by the Football League.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says one move is “over the line” with another player in negotiations.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says talks with a potential buyer of the club have broken down.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says his bid to buy Nuneaton’s stadium doesn’t affect the Valiants.
A report in the Coventry Telegraph says that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is trying to buy Nuneaton Town FC’s ground.
After the Port Vale owner said 5% of fans wanted him “gone” we’re asking you to vote on that very matter.
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that he will enter talks with a potential buyer of the club.
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is sure manager Neil Aspin will suceed and have a long-term Vale future.
In answer to a direct question from OVF editor Rob Fielding, Norman Smurthwaite says he will not discuss what price he wants for the football club.
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has given an update on ground developments.
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has replied to some of the questions raised.
Port Vale finances: Rob Fielding says that one conclusion that many fans will draw from the Q&A meeting with Norman Smurthwaite on Thursday is that the club’s finances just don’t seem to add up.