ELDERBEZZA

I too haven't posted on here for a very long time,but to hear such devastating news I've decided to.Myself and my brother Phil have known Mike since our school days and know what Port Vale meant to him.I'm convinced his blood was black and white!!Many on here have already posted how important Mike was in ousting the conmen from the Vale.For that we are eternally grateful Mike.You were a delight to listen to on P&G,at games and Supporters Club Meetings.You are a legend Old Sage and we are all finding it very difficult to believe this horrible coronavirus has taken away one of our finest fans.RIP Mike and our thoughts are with all your family and fellow Vale Family too.Thank you for saving Port Vale Football Club!!

Howjy04,yes, sadly,it's Scooby. Morris Square gang from years ago .

Spot on!

Sorry, but all goodwill has evaporated from 99 % of the fans. Even his most loyal ones are deserting him now .He's nothing more than an attention seeker. The damage to Port Vale is at the critical point now.To think ,if his original 5 year plan for Championship football had succeeded, we'd probably be playing the Lardies again now. We can but dream!

I posted on what was said on radio stoke on Friday. I'm certainly not one of those supposedly in the know! I'm just a loyal fan of 60 +years.

So, if Port Vale Football Club no longer exists, does it mean the covenant doesn't exist, as football purposes cease?If so, nice one Norman, you've stitched us up. You'll have the land that the stadium is on for development. It only protected the Norman Smurthwaite investment and don't be fooled by the statement of his protecting Port Vale!

Exactly! Isn't it strange how he's kept his mouth shut, for a change, prior to the transfer window closing. How convenient for that £400, 00 that he was never going to give any manager. He's elusive to the media who've been trying to get a statement from him and he suddenly appears and starts his campaign against the fans. The fans are 100 % behind the players and whoever manages the team at the moment. We've done it before, when Micky Adams assembled his team and they played for nothing. Companies House makes interesting reading, as he's either dissolved all companies, or he is the sole director. We must all stand together for the survival of Port Vale FC and hope a new buyer comes along, even a consortium! !!

How convenient to give that statement. Let's have one now for the promised £400, 000 that never happened! !!!

Thanks for that as I was never taken in by all his bull xxxx about protecting the Vale.

Can someone please clear up the situation regarding the 25yrs covenant that the council activated when we came out of administration? My fear is that Smurthwaite separated the ground to protect HIM and not Port Vale. If no Port Vale, he's got the land! !!!

Smurthwaite, after phoning Bill Bell

Didn't he do the same with Brown too?

For the new signings that £400, 000 will bring?

Sir Gobalot! That's what Spunkers called him years ago and how true! !

He won't budge until all the Hughil money is in his arse pocket plus any other dosh he can make from future transfers. Surprisingly, he decided to continue with the club when he realised West Ham were in for Hughil.The sooner he's gone the better. Just take a tour of Vale Park and see what a dump it's become too.