Five bizarre Port Vale transfer rumours
It’s the time of year when rumours rule the back pages and Port Vale have had their fair share over the years.
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About Bill Bratt
The Port Vale supporter was a key figure in the Valiant 2001 group which took over ownership of Port Vale FC in 2003. Bratt was named chairman and was in that role from 2003 to 2011.
He was awarded an MBE in 2009 and was a key figure of the sponsorship of the club by Harlequin Properties. However, after the club’s relegation in 2007, the rejection of a takeover bid by Mo Chaudry, a series of fans protests against the board and an acrimonious EGM he resigned as chairman in July 2011.
Supporters Club: Bill Bratt didn’t make personal donation to Port Vale
The Port Vale Supporters Club have issued a statement which contradicts press reports of a personal donation to the club’s academy by former chairman Bill Bratt.
Harlequin Property ‘go into administration’
A report says that former Port Vale sponsors Harlequin Property has applied for its sales arm to go into administration. The company has taken more than £300m in deposits from at least 6,000 investors for off-plan luxury holiday accommodation across the Caribbean since 2006. However, it has so far built just around 300 of the thousands […]
Law firms ‘inundated with Harlequin calls’
A report on FTadvisor.com claims that law firms acting for investors are hoping to obtain a “freezing order” against the former Port Vale FC sponsors.
Panorama special on Harlequin Properties shelved
The BBC has cancelled an episode of Panorama which was to focus on Port Vale’s former club sponsors, Harlequin Property, after allegations of bribery.
Serious Fraud Office to investigate Harlequin Property?
Port Vale’s former club sponsors, Harlequin Property, once described as the “best sponsors the club have ever had” have been reported to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), it has been claimed.
FSA issues alert about former Port Vale sponsors Harlequin Properties
Port Vale’s former club sponsors, Harlequin Property, are the subject of a formal alert issued by the Financial Services Agency (FSA).
Shameless Bratt: I’ll save the Vale
Former chairman and CEO Bill Bratt appears to have whitewashed his considerable part in producing Port Vale’s financial woes and has told the Sentinel that he would step forward to rescue the club if no other bidders are acceptable.
Deakin: It’s Bratt’s fault (but I made mistakes too)
Following Director Mike Lloyd’s claim that the board were only partially to blame for the club’s finances and that fans’ protests and historic debt also contributed, CEO Perry Deakin has now claimed that former Chairman Bill Bratt is also to blame.
Port Vale sued by their own shirt sponsors
Port Vale are being sued by current shirt sponsors Harlequin Properties, the Staffordshire Sentinel has revealed. The news of the legal move is another highly damaging and embarrassing episode for the club’s underfire board.
Here’s hoping for a brighter 2012 for Vale
In his latest column, OVF founder Rob Fielding says the last twelve months have included some of the club’s darkest moments and have truly been an annus horriblis.
A welcome move, but it’s not all over yet
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding says former Chairman Bill Bratt is wrong if he thinks simply resigning as Port Vale Chairman will “unite” the fans.
Has Bill Bratt learnt his lesson from Tricell debacle?
In Rob Fielding’s latest opinion piece “One Vale View” the OVF founder responds to recent comments from Chairman Bill Bratt about Tricell in the Sentinel newspaper.
Time for actions, not words…
Rob Fielding welcomes the post-EGM statement from the board in which they accept an “appetite for change” but he wants more than mere words – the board now have to deliver.
Legal action: is that "for us all"?
On the eve of the EGM, Rob Fielding pens an open letter to the Port Vale board.
Board’s "below the belt" tactics damage the club
Rob Fielding argues that the current tactics of the Port Vale FC board are ruining the reputation of the club.
People in glasshouses…
Chairman Bill Bratt has been on local radio attacking “lies” posted on the Internet. Rob Fielding defends OVF’s honour…
Ten reasons why Bratt’s snub was wrong
Rob Fielding thinks the club was wrong to dismiss the Chaudry offer and here are his reasons why.
The board’s silence speaks volumes
It’s been another week of controversy at Vale Park and yet, once again, fans have been treated to complete silence from the Port Vale board.
Former directors hold ‘investment’ talks
The Sentinel newspaper reports that former Port Vale directors Bill Bratt (pictured) and Stan Meigh have held talks with potential investors in the club.
Perry Deakin: I will buy £100,000 of Port Vale shares
CEO Perry Deakin says he will buy £100,000 worth of Port Vale shares as he bids to become a Port Vale director. The chief executive has pledged to purchase 20,000 shares and if he elected he will replace ex-chairman Bill Bratt, who, along with fellow director Glenn Oliver, are both standing down following fans protests.
Shareholders have no confidence in Port Vale board as two directors depart
In a stormy EGM, Port Vale shareholders have cast a vote of no confidence in the current board and voted out two directors.
Bill Bratt hits back at Mike Newton
Chairman Bill Bratt has attacked potential investor Mike Newton for negotiating in public. Bratt told the Sentinel: “I don’t believe that we should be negotiating in the public arena. Certain people have gone out into the media and blown it up. “It’s not the correct and professional way to deal with it. “We all agreed confidentiality […]
Bill Bratt says he’ll stand down at end of season
Bill Bratt has told the Sentinel that he intends to stand down as chairman and CEO at the end of the season. Bratt told the newspaper: “As long as the club are on a safe financial footing, it would be nice to let somebody else do the job,” said Bratt, who will be presented with his […]
Departing Brammer slams Bill Bratt for text message
Port Vale midfielder Dave Brammer has attacked chairman Bill Bratt after he received a text message to be told he would not be retained.
Bill Bratt: board is stronger after protests
Bill Bratt says that fan protests last weekend have made the Vale board “stronger” and determined to show the fans their worth. Talking to the Sentinel Bratt said: “Because we’re getting this aggravation, it is making the board stronger. “At the end of the day, we want to show the fans that we want to […]
Bratt: Glover needs more time
Despite the manager being in charge for 31 matches (and Lee Sinnott was dismissed after 44 games) Bill Bratt has claimed that Dean Glover needs ‘more time’ Bratt told the Sentinel: “We have got to get money in to buy better players with the budget being as low as it is. But Dean deserves more […]
Vale still to agree Lee Sinnott pay-off
The Sentinel has revealed that the Valiants are yet to agree a compensation package with former manager Lee Sinnott. Sinnott left his post three months ago and was recently linked with the vacant post at Bradford Park Avenue. Vale chairman Bill Bratt told the newspaper: “As far as I’m concerned I wish Lee all the […]
Port Vale appoint Lee Sinnott as new manager
Port Vale FC have officially announced the appointment of Lee Sinnott as the club’s new manager.
Fans back Bratt as bids are rejected
The Evening Sentinel is reporting that supporter groups have backed Chairman Bill Bratt’s decision to turn down two approaches for Port Vale that would have put the club’s “future in danger” The Vale Chairman reportedly told the Sentinel Sunday that two approaches had been rejected in the last six months. The Vale chairman said that […]
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