Supporters Club: Mystery buyer interested in Port Vale
The official Port Vale Supporters Club claim that a North East based businessman has expressed an interest in buying the club.
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The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
OVF MOTM Update: Keeper Alnwick leads the way
Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is currently leading the OVF man of the match leaderboard with seven MOTM awards.
AJ ‘grateful’ to Page for getting his chance
In-form striker AJ Leitch-Smith says he is “grateful” that manager Rob Page has given him a chance at Port Vale.
Highlights: Port Vale 1-1 Scunthorpe
Watch free highlights as striker AJ Leitch-Smith scores once again for the Valiants – this time against Scunthorpe.
Page ‘disappointed’ with draw after ‘very difficult’ week
Manager Rob Page admitted it had been a difficult week for the players but hoped that the performance against Scunthorpe started to make up for their poor defeat to Exeter.
200% Blog: When “shooting from the hip” goes wrong
Influential football blog Two Hundred Percent has written a stinging editorial about recent events at Vale Park.
Page ‘wants to right wrongs’ of Exeter game
The Port Vale manager says that the players’ attitude has been great since the Exeter defeat but the “talking stops” on Saturday.
OVF sponsors Vale’s match against Scunthorpe
This website will be proud match sponsors of Port Vale’s next home game – the match against Scunthorpe United.
Live Blog: Port Vale v Scunthorpe build-up
All the latest news, video and tweets ahead of Port Vale’s game with Scunthorpe United on Saturday…
Port Vale duo miss out on monthly awards
Port Vale manager Rob Page and striker AJ Leitch-Smith have failed to win November’s monthly League One awards.
Kick It Out slams “outrageous” Smurthwaite over Hasselbaink comments
Leading football anti-racism organisation Kick It Out say that recent comments by Norman Smurthwaite were “outrageous” and a “sad day” for Port Vale.
Vale owner “deeply sorry” to fans offended by racism comments
In a wide-ranging statement on the official Port Vale website, Norman Smurthwaite has apologised for any offence caused by his comments on racism and violence and withdrawn from social media.
Supporters Club ‘very disappointed with developments’
Port Vale Supporters Club will be holding a committee meeting to decide on the “best course of action” after describing themselves as “very disappointed” with recent events.
Port Vale owner says it’s time for players to deliver
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says players need to convince fans and show that they are “punching above their weight.”
Club statement confirms Port Vale is for sale
Several days after it was reported by the local media, the official Port Vale website has issued a statement on the sale of the club.
Smurthwaite not ruling out selling club but keeping ground
Norman Smurthwaite says that he would be expecting around £4m for Port Vale FC but he would be prepared to sell the club for a smaller amount and renting the Vale Park stadium to the new owners.
Rob Page nominated for November manager of the month
Port Vale manager Rob Page is one of four nominations for the November League One manager of the month award.
Port Vale owner linked with Torquay United
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has played down reports of taking over Torquay United after he put Port Vale up for sale.
Norman Smurthwaite puts Port Vale up for sale
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says that the club is “officially” up for sale but is at pains to point out that “it’s not a distress sale.”
Highlights: Exeter City 2-0 Port Vale
OK, “highlights” may be the wrong word for any Vale fans present – but here is the edited action from Sunday’s FA Cup game.
Angry Page slams “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” performance
A clearly furious Rob Page says his players “let themselves down and the club down” and that he was “very angry” with the performance.
Smurthwaite denies sacking claims but questions own future
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says his comments to a group on a supporters coach were misinterpreted and he is not poised to sack manager Rob Page.
Smurthwaite tweets: questions have to be asked
The Port Vale chairman took to Twitter after the FA Cup defeat to Exeter, saying the “buck stops with me” and that it is a “very sad day” for the club.
Team News: Two changes for Vale
Port Vale manager Rob Page has made two change to his starting line-up for the Cup tie against Exeter City.
Loanwatch: Disappointment for Vale trio
Port Vale’s on loan trio Ryan Lloyd, Sam Johnson and Nathan Smith were both left disappointed with their sides’ weekend performances.
Live Blog: Exeter v Port Vale build-up
24 hours later than usual, here is our regularly updated coverage of the build-up to Port Vale’s next game…