Port Vale’s fifteen game cup campaign ends with at least £1m earned
Port Vale banked over £230,000 from the League Cup and Football League Trophy while their FA Cup run to the quarter-finals earned them almost £850,000 in prize money and TV revenue.
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“Football’s got a real challenge” – Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan talks sustainability ahead of Chelsea cup tie
Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan has told the BBC that football “absolutely isn’t sustainable” and has called on the new independent football regulator to “make sure the money is distributed more fairly.”
Port Vale paid £354,528 in agent fees, FA press release reveals
Port Vale FC paid out just under £355,000 in fees to football agents during the period of February 2025 to February 2026, an FA report has revealed.
“Clear decision to invest in strengthening the playing squad” – Port Vale explain £6.1m loss
Port Vale say their 2025 losses are mainly down to reduced income and increased football expenditure.
Opinion: Port Vale losses of £6m are frightening and fans are right to be worried
Rob Fielding says the latest club accounts are a major cause for concern and argues that supporters are right to ask searching questions of the owners.
Explainer – how does Port Vale’s losses compare with other clubs?
A look at how Port Vale’s £6.1m loss compares with the divisional average and with other promoted League Two clubs.
Port Vale finances: Valiants lost £6.1m in 2024-25 taking total debt to £17m
The latest accounts filed by the Valiants show mammoth £6.1m losses during the club’s 2024-25 season, which culminated in promotion to League One.
Port Vale CEO responds to finance questions – “Sustainability is a clear focus, but in the current climate, owner support remains essential”
Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock has responded to several questions on the club’s finances raised by this website.
Opinion: Port Vale’s huge debts are a mounting concern
Rob Fielding says the mounting debts under the current owners are an increasing cause for concern. He argues that “Vale’s losses seem huge in comparison with other similar clubs”.
Port Vale accounts – Valiants lose £3.8m in 2023/2024
Following the filing of the latest company accounts, it has been revealed that Port Vale FC lost £3.8m during the 2023/24 financial year.
Port Vale CEO – season ticket prices frozen, new ticketing system to be announced, football review will take place…
Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock has given an update to the club’s media team about a range of issues. Hancock has confirmed that season ticket prices will be frozen, a new ticketing system introduced and a full review of football operations will take place.
Port Vale announce £3.4m losses in latest company accounts
Port Vale FC have filed their company accounts for the twelve months up to June 2023 which show the club made a near £3.4m loss during that period.
Darkest Days: Port Vale’s expulsion from the Football League in 1968
Port Vale’s expulsion from the Football League was undoubtedly one of the club’s darkest days. We take an in-depth look at what happened and when…
Port Vale spent £46k on agent fees in last twelve months
Port Vale FC come in ninth place in League Two agent fees after paying £46,319 to agents during the last two transfer windows.
Port Vale in 15th place for League Two agent fees
Port Vale spent the 15th highest amount on agent fees according to the latest figures from the Football League.
£164,000 for Port Vale as Football League announces £50m short term relief fund
The BBC reports that the Football League is to release a £50m short-term relief fund to help clubs with cash-flow issues because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Port Vale FC eligible to claim government financial support during suspended season
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that lower league football clubs who lose income from the suspension of matches due to coronavirus will be eligible for government financial support.
Port Vale accounts show £2.44m director’s loan
Port Vale’s latest accounts show a £2.44m director’s loan payable to owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Port Vale pay £29,500 in agent fees during last twelve months
Figures on the FA’s website have disclosed that Port Vale FC paid £29, 495 in agent fees between Feb 1 2017 and 31 Jan 2018.
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.
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
Port Vale finances: 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.
Smurthwaite: Vale losing £160,000 per month and need £820,000 over the summer
During a highly charged Q&A session with supporters, owner Norman Smurthwaite claimed that Port Vale was losing up to £160,000 per month and would need £820,000 to stay afloat until the start of next season.
Opinion: now the Hugill deal is done where should the money go?
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the Hugill money should be split between investment in the squad and paying off directors’ loans.
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