Smurthwaite: I will not discuss the asking price for the club
2018-03-27
In answer to a direct question from OVF editor Rob Fielding, Norman Smurthwaite says he will not discuss what price he wants for the football club.Read More →
Smurthwaite: Railway bar coming this summer but Lorne St work on hold…
2018-03-27
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has given an update on ground developments.Read More →
Smurthwaite: Vale is not self-sufficient, poor gates, high staff costs mean monthly losses…
2018-03-26
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has replied to some of the questions raised.Read More →
Opinion: despite the Q&A, Port Vale’s finances don’t add up
2018-03-25
Rob Fielding says that one conclusion that many fans will draw from the Q&A meeting with Norman Smurthwaite on Thursday is that the club’s finances just don’t seem to add up.Read More →
Problems on the pitch but the bigger picture is the ownership of Port Vale
2017-08-20
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that while this has been a terrible week on the pitch, off-pitch matters such as the sale of the club should still remain the top priorityRead More →
Opinion: Publishing Port Vale accounts would earn respect from fans
2017-07-06
Columnist Malcolm Hirst thinks that publishing the club accounts would earn owner Norman Smurthwaite more respect from Vale fans.Read More →
Malcolm Hirst: replace the manager and sell Vale at a sensible price
2017-04-20
Port Vale fan Malcolm Hirst has some forthright views on what actions owner Norman Smurthwaite should take.Read More →
Latest Port Vale accounts show that club owes £3m in director loans
2017-04-10
The latest accounts filed for Port Vale FC show that the club owes £3m of directors’ loans to owner Norman Smurthwaite.Read More →
Smurthwaite has “final say” on “fair” offer to Enoch Andoh
2016-07-08
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that Enoch Andoh has been offered a “fair and reasonable” offer has been made to Enoch Andoh.Read More →
Owner claims low budget was to engineer Page exit
2016-06-11
In a somewhat unusual tweet, Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that the summer’s low budget was intended to persuade manager Rob Page and out-of-contract players to leave.Read More →
Smurthwaite: AJ agent wanted “six-fold salary increase”
2016-06-01
Smurthwaite has confirmed to BBC Radio Stoke that the striker will be leaving the club.Read More →
Statement on potential US takeover expected this week
2016-03-14
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite is expected to make a statement on how talks with a US consortium progressed. Read More →
Purkiss: Wage cuts comments are “unsettling”
2016-02-23
Defender Ben Purkiss says players “are probably a little bit worried” after talk of potential wages cuts next season.Read More →
Rob Page criticises Smurthwaite’s “unwelcome statement” on budget cuts
2016-02-12
Manager Rob Page has called Norman Smurthwaite’s comments on potential wage cuts an “unwelcome statement” after praising the Vale players for keeping their focus.Read More →
Sentinel: Potential buyers include American consortium
2016-01-21
The Sentinel claims that an American consortium is among three “serious” contenders to purchase the club.Read More →
Cash turnstiles to be trialed by Vale
2015-11-05
Port Vale will trial three cash turnstiles for the FA Cup game against Maidenhead United on Sunday.Read More →
Vale need their top eleven for the FA Cup
2015-11-04
Rob Fielding thinks that Port Vale should name a full-strength side for Sunday’s game.Read More →
Budgets may be cut as accounts reveal £2.5m directors loan
2015-11-04
Norman Smurthwaite has said he will not “continue to pump in the money that I am pumping in” after the club published its annual accounts.Read More →