Port Vale FC issue statement – No Robbie Williams takeover bid
Port Vale football club have denied sensationalised tabloid reports that popstar Robbie Williams is set to takeover the club.
The tabloid reports seem to have come from a sensationalised reading of a club interview with Williams following his appointment as club president. In that interview, Williams reacts to the honour by saying: “It feels as though I need to be doing more in and around this place.” This seems to be interpreted by The Sun newspaper, among others as Williams wanting to takeover the club even though there are no quotes from the singer (just the classic unnamed source) to back up this claim.
Now, Port Vale have responded with a statement on X (formerly Twitter) saying:
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