Smurthwaite hints at new signing and would consider Pope return

In a series of tweets, Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that there could be another new player arriving at the club.

In a reference to the “sweetie jar” (the term associated with the owner funding a new signing) Smurthwaite tweeted:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756590399272194053

Smurthwaite also said he would normally not bring players or coaches back to the club but he would make an exception if either Tom Pope or Micky Adams were to return to the club. Pope has recently been transfer listed by Bury and linked with a return to Vale Park.

Smurthwaite tweeted in reply to a fan:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756595772909555713

He also suggested Pope would be interested in a move to Vale:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756596846559129600

He also praised the performance of Jerome Thomas in a behind closed doors friendly with Benfica:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756598154783551488

Praised manager Bruno Ribeiro’s connections:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756583704928059392

And suggested there could be some high profile friendlies next summer:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756578545929949184