Smurthwaite: I will not discuss the asking price for the club
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.
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Smurthwaite: Railway bar coming this summer but Lorne St work on hold…
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has given an update on ground developments.
Smurthwaite: Vale is not self-sufficient, poor gates, high staff costs mean monthly losses…
In a response to an opinion piece on OVF, owner Norman Smurthwaite has replied to some of the questions raised.
Opinion: despite the Q&A, Port Vale’s finances don’t add up
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.
Problems on the pitch but the bigger picture is the ownership of Port Vale
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 priority
Opinion: Publishing Port Vale accounts would earn respect from fans
Columnist Malcolm Hirst thinks that publishing the club accounts would earn owner Norman Smurthwaite more respect from Vale fans.
Malcolm Hirst: replace the manager and sell Vale at a sensible price
Port Vale fan Malcolm Hirst has some forthright views on what actions owner Norman Smurthwaite should take.
Latest Port Vale accounts show that club owes £3m in director loans
The latest accounts filed for Port Vale FC show that the club owes £3m of directors’ loans to owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Smurthwaite has “final say” on “fair” offer to Enoch Andoh
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that Enoch Andoh has been offered a “fair and reasonable” offer has been made to Enoch Andoh.
Owner claims low budget was to engineer Page exit
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.
Smurthwaite: AJ agent wanted “six-fold salary increase”
Smurthwaite has confirmed to BBC Radio Stoke that the striker will be leaving the club.
Statement on potential US takeover expected this week
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite is expected to make a statement on how talks with a US consortium progressed.
Purkiss: Wage cuts comments are “unsettling”
Defender Ben Purkiss says players “are probably a little bit worried” after talk of potential wages cuts next season.
Rob Page criticises Smurthwaite’s “unwelcome statement” on budget cuts
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.
Sentinel: Potential buyers include American consortium
The Sentinel claims that an American consortium is among three “serious” contenders to purchase the club.
Cash turnstiles to be trialed by Vale
Port Vale will trial three cash turnstiles for the FA Cup game against Maidenhead United on Sunday.
Vale need their top eleven for the FA Cup
Rob Fielding thinks that Port Vale should name a full-strength side for Sunday’s game.
Budgets may be cut as accounts reveal £2.5m directors loan
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.