Turf wars – the failed Blue Sky investment in Port Vale FC
We look back at the infamous “Blue Sky” investment into the football club and some highly controversial events in the club’s history…
Blue Sky International
Deakin: Board made mistakes over nil-paid shares
Port Vale CEO Perry Deakin has told the Sentinel that the board got “carried away” with the Blue Sky deal, that he “was never going to own” his £100,000 share allocation and that the exposure of the nil-paid shares fiasco was “awful.”
The Supporters Club Q&A 2011
A copy of the Supporters Club Q&A document from 2011 with the board detailing various answers about their intentions and the Blue Sky deal.
Will club solicitors now "place a call" for duo’s money?
In his latest column, OVF founder Rob Fielding ponders whether, in light of the email sent to Hank Julichier demanding payment for shares, the club’s solicitors need to be sending letters to two prominent club officials who have yet to prove proof of payment for their significant shareholdings. Port Vale CEO Perry Deakin was labelled […]
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 club with no fans, is a club with no heart"
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding writes that an OVF poll showing over 95% of fans have no faith in the current board is a “damning assessment of the current board. Fielding argues that “it looks like another huge wedge has been driven between the board and fans” and that “the board […]
No more hiding behind that "no comment" stance
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding argues that the club need to stop hiding behind their “no comment” statement on the Blue Sky International (BSI) investment and face the fans’ questions. Fielding argues that it’s in the club’s best interests to face the fans at Thursday’s Supporters Club meeting, but he won’t […]
Too soon to judge the Blue Sky deal
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding says he thinks fans should not be judging the Blue Sky deal on the strength of a solitary press release. Rob doesn’t expect 100% approval for this latest opinion piece, far from it, but he stands by his claim that it is still too early to […]
Fans need answers about club’s Blue Sky thinking
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding says that it’s only natural for fans to have questions and concerns about the club’s proposed deal with Blue Sky International. He suggests that fans are patient and wait for the board’s answers to their questions before rushing to make judgement, but he also implores the […]
Now deal’s on the table, it’s time for honesty
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding says that at first glance, the £8m investment deal with US consortium Blue Sky could be very good for Port Vale FC. But he also urges the board to continue with an honest and open dialogue with supporters.
Blue Sky International set to be Port Vale investors
Port Vale FC have said that American company Blue Sky International will invest £5m into the club over the next 12 months. Vale also said the sports construction firm are expected to commit a further £2.5m over the next five years. The funds will be spent on the running of the club, Vale Park, a training area […]