War of words breaks out over Port Vale protests
Owner Norman Smurthwaite, the Black and Gold protest group and the Supporters Club have contrasting views on the value or damage of the protests against owner Smurthwaite.
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About Norman Smurthwaite
The English businessman became owner of Port Vale Football Club in November 2012. He qualified as an engineer and built a successful business career and property portfolio before retiring at the age of 50.
He was part of the investment group, led by Paul Wildes, that took Port Vale out of administration in November 2012.
Following Wildes’ departure, he took over as chairman of Port Vale in 2013. He resigned as chairman following relegation back to League Two in 2016–17 before returning to the role in 2018.
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