Smurthwaite: I’ll fund Inniss deal but it’s no certainty
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has told OVF readers that he will personally fund all future summer deals and that the Ryan Inniss deal is “in question.”
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Legal cases could allow Vale to dispute police bills in court
OVF Editor Rob Fielding believes that there is no excuse for excessive policing charges and that recent court cases could open the way for Vale to take legal action if there is any evidence of such behaviour.
Season ticket sales close to 3,000 with 48 hours to go
The Sentinel newspaper says Vale have sold nearly 3,000 season tickets ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for early-bird prices.
Smurthwaite: Striker signings depend on season ticket sales
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has been interviewed by BBC Radio Stoke about the playing budget for the next season.
Despite losing Tom Pope, I’d rather be in Vale’s shoes than Bury’s
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the Vale’s budget is sustainable while Tom Pope purchasers Bury are engaged in a massive financial gamble.
Deloitte report: Gap between haves and have-nots widens
The influential Annual Review of Football Finance by Deloitte shows an ever profitable Premier League and a widening financial gap between it and Football League clubs.
Owner tells OVF readers – we could break budget for Streete
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he may personally inject money to sign defender Remie Streete but only if he “sees the support of the fans.”
Should Vale Park have been completed last century?
Yes, hindsight is a fine thing, but Rob Fielding argues that an alternative design for the Lorne Street stand would have been a better option for the club.
Page: this is not the time for massive rebuilding
Rob Paste has issued a statement praising the “backbone” of his squad and defending his retained list.
Vale owner won’t “keep spending hoping there’ll be a response”
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he will only provide additional funds ” if I see the appetite or opportunity.”
Pope stays put if price is right
Tom Pope has indicated that he would remain with the club if the contract offer is satisfactory.
Lines move was ‘good business sense’
Manager Rob Page says that Chris Lines’ surprise loan move to Bristol Rovers made “good business sense” but the midfielder may still have a future at Vale Park.
Vale appeal for fans to turn out in force
Port Vale have put on a united front with the Supporters Club and Chairman Norman Smurthwaite both calling on fans to attend the game against Swindon Town.
Pope: contract delays are a ‘gamble’
Tom Pope, one of several players out of contract at the end of the season says delaying talks about new deals is a “gamble”
Port Vale dispute policing costs
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Port Vale FC are involved in a disagreement over policing costs that almost resulted in the game against Doncaster being postponed.
Smurthwaite criticises Adams’ summer deals
Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that former manager Micky Adams “bought some players quickly” in the summer after his hopes of a Championship move were quashed.
Floodlight work to cost £190,000
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has revealed that the club will pay around £190,000 to bring the floodlights up to Championship standard.
Vale will make signings if gates increase
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he will fund more signings if attendances increase during the New Year period.
Vale owner ‘doubles’ his investment
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he has personally put £500,000 into the club this season – double the amount he planned to do.
Rumour: Are Vale set for takeover bid?
Port Vale takeover bid: the Sentinel newspaper claims that Vale supporter Jason Nixon has “business contacts interested in buying the club” although they are yet to speak to owner Norman Smurthwaite.
PVFC Limited given winding-up order
To some surprise from fans, it has been revealed that HMRC have issued a winding-up order against a company apparently associated with Port Vale football club.
Time for forward thinking with contracts
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club need to talk with key players before their contracts wind down.
Vale set for reduced playing budget
Port Vale look set to have a smaller playing budget for the new season after the club released details of season ticket sales.
Smurthwaite to invest and boost player budget
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he would invest up to £300,000 into the transfer budget.
Adams: Vale need a bigger squad
Manager Micky Adams says the club need a larger squad if they are to challenge for the play-offs next season.
Owner: Embargo in place all season
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has spoken to the Sentinel about the club’s transfer embargo and told them that it has been in place since the start of the season.