Five bizarre Port Vale transfer rumours
Football rumours rule the back pages and Port Vale have had their fair share over the years.
Gianni Paladini
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Football agent Gianni Paladini was linked with a takeover bid for Port Vale in 2004. However, his move was rejected by the club’s Valiant 2001 board in a move which saw two directors also voted off the board.
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The planned Gianni Paladini Port Vale take-over
Back in 2003, Gianni Paladini was linked with a Vale takeover. Here is how we reported it at the time…
Ainsworth to miss Vale cup clash
Former Valiant hero Gareth Ainsworth could miss Tuesday night’s Carling Cup clash against his former club because the QPR winger is suffering from a hamstring problem. However, one person who could make the trip to the Potteries is controversial chairman Gianni Paladini who could receive a mixed reception from Vale fans
Rumour: Paladini says QPR are interested in Chris Birchall
Motormouth, controversial QPR supremo Gianni Palidini has hinted in one of his many, many utterances to the press that Rangers could be interested in Chris Birchall. Palidini, who has recently returned to work at the club after a lengthy court case, told the local press that the club are interested in two new players including […]
Jackson and Meigh Voted In, Wakefield and Machin Voted Out
“We now have a solid foundation on which to build for the future and achieve our aim in progressing Port Vale both on and off the field…”
Machin and Wakefield Asked to Resign
According to reports on BBC Radio Stoke, ten of the club’s largest shareholders have sent letters to Vice Chairman Charles Machin and director Geoff Wakefield asking them to resign their positions on the board.
Paladini Moved The Goalposts on Vale Bid
Port Vale have revealed that Italian soccer agent Gianni Paladini and his advisors dramatically moved the goalposts at the eleventh hour during their bid to take control of the club.
Walker: “Smoke and Mirrors”
Former Port Vale Chief Executive Peter Walker has praised the club for accepting a fans-based consortium’s offer.
Machin ‘Considering Future’
Controversial Vice-Chairman Charles Machin has revealed to his favourite newspaper – the Staffordshire Sentinel – that he is considering his position on the Port Vale board.
Club Statement – Peter Jackson Investment Accepted
Port Vale’s board of directors today voted to accept an investment from a consortium led by life-long supporter Peter Jackson.
Doubts Remain Over Paladini Deal
While Charles Machin may bombard the media with reports that the club is on its last legs and the Paladini deal is the only option, Chairman Bill Bratt has expressed reservations about the Italian Agent taking a controlling share in the club.
Charles Machin: Vale Face Extinction
It could be interpreted as a real crisis, scare-mongering, publicity seeking or just an attempt to force through the Paladini deal – but Vice Chairman Charles Machin has told local radio that Vale could cease to exist if a contract is not agreed with the Italian football agent.
The Italian Job?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Port Vale’s new owner will be confirmed as football agent Gianni Paladini.