Watch: Smurthwaite at the Fans Forum
Supporters who were unable to attend the Fans Forum on Monday evening can watch a video of proceedings courtesy of the Port Vale Supporters Club.
Supporters who were unable to attend the Fans Forum on Monday evening can watch a video of proceedings courtesy of the Port Vale Supporters Club.
Port Vale’s most capped player, Chris Birchall could be in for a busy summer of International football after he was included in the squad for Trinidad and Tobago’s friendlies against Romania and Estonia.
Micky Adams has told a press conference that he has “never stated any desire to leave this football club” and he is “very, very happy.”
Sole owner Norman Smurthwaite delivered an upbeat message to a Fans Forum saying that “I want to rekindle the Bill Bell days.”
Former chairman Paul Wildes said it was “very hard” to leave Vale Park but he thinks the club has a “fantastic” future ahead of it under sole owner Norman Smurthwaite.
6 Towns Radio interviewed Norman Smurthwaite following the departure of Paul Wildes and admitted he was “gutted” by the departure of his business partner.
Port Vale FC have confirmed that Ashley Vincent has left the club after turning down a contract offer.
A report on the Sky Sports website claims that Ashley Vincent has turned down Port Vale’s offer of a new contract.
OVF understands that Monday’s Fans Forum will be recorded by Port Vale Supporters Club so that those unable to attend will be able to listen to the proceedings.
Port Vale Supporters Club chair Ally Simcock has told the Sentinel that Monday’s fan forum is “a perfect opportunity to ask questions.”
We were pleased to receive an email from Noel Stephen Evans with a poem about Port Vale. So pleased, in fact, we’ve decided to publish it and we hope you like it…
Vale supporter Stephen Swinnerton will be able to support the side in style after winning our exclusive Saville Rouge scarf competition.
Norman Smurthwaite has admitted that manager Micky Adams was “unhappy” that Paul Wildes has departed the club but the Chairman says that the manager will be offered a new, improved contract and a 30% increase in his transfer budget.
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says the “worst-kept secret at Vale Park since Robin van der Laan’s love of crisps has finally been revealed” but “let’s stick together, support Norman.”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding will be interviewed live on 6 Towns Radio this morning. The interview will take place around 11:30am this morning. And you can listen to the programme Boots, Bats ‘n’ Balls from 10am. Listen live through this link: http://6towns.co.uk/
Norman Smurthwaite has become the sole owner of Port Vale after Paul Wildes stepped down from his current position following the sale of his 50% share in Alchemy Investment Group, which owns the club.
The “early bird” deadline for season tickets has been extended until the end of the month, the club has announced.
Port Vale Supporters Club will be hosting a Supporters’ Club Meeting and fans forum, on Monday 20th May in the Valiants Suite at 7:30pm.
Port Vale have been linked with a move for Lee Novak, the 24 year-old former Hudderfield Town striker.
Due to unforseen circumstances, the next meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club which was to take place tonight at 7:30pm in the Vice Presidents’ Suite has been cancelled. A new meeting date will be announced soon. To find out more about the Supporters Club or to join please visit the website: http://www.portvalesupportersclub.org/
Port Vale Football Club has announced that the online Port Vale Shop is now live and fully operational.
The next meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club will take place on Thursday 16th May at 7:30pm in the Vice Presidents’ Suite within the football club.
The popular Port Vale player database, operated by OVF, has been updated with the player appearances from the 2012-13 season.
Port Vale FC have announced that more than 3,000 season tickets have already been sold as the end of the ‘early bird’ deal nears.
The Sentinel is reporting that Steve Evans’ Rotherham United are showing interest in Port Vale winger Ashley Vincent.