Port Vale Rumour: tabloid links Robbie Williams to Port Vale takeover
It’s labelled an “exclusive” but other than some quotes from his recent interview with the club, there’s no revelations (apart from the obligatory quotes from a source*) in the Sun’s story that Robbie Williams apparently wants to takeover Port Vale.
*probably a journalist making them up
It’s been a often repeated rumour for Vale fans in recent years, so the Sun story is no surprise. What may be more of a surprise is to see it on the newspaper’s front page even though the story itself doesn’t have any quotes from the popstar himself to back up the claim that he is set to bid for ownership of the club.
What seems more likely is that Williams is such tabloid friendly that almost anything he does is newsworthy. The publicity over his appointment as Port Vale president appears to have generated this story seemingly because in an interview about that role he said how he still supported the team (and the tabloids then put two and two together to make five).
The Sun’s front page
The newspaper claims that:
Robbie Williams is preparing a shock bid to buy his beloved Port Vale football club.
The former Take That star, 49, has been backed by a consortium to take over the League One side — with a potential lucrative TV spin-off.
A source said: “It’s really early days, but Robbie’s been formally approached to see if he’s interested in fronting a bid. Port Vale remains one of his greatest loves, and it’s always been a dream to be more involved. He’s had a couple of meetings, and his backers are incredibly excited.
“Seeing what Ryan and Rob have done with Wrexham — the increased footfall, merchandise sales and general profile build — is inspiring. Port Vale fans love Robbie and, on paper, it’s a match made in heaven.”
Who does Robbie Williams support?
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