Port Vale owner confirms club are in talks with midfield target
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has said the club is in talks with Glenavon over a possible move for midfielder Mark Sykes.
Norman Smurthwaite
Find features and stories related to Norman Smurthwaite on Port Vale website onevalefan.co.uk
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.
Port Vale owner: Stoke City yet to respond to damage repair bill
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he has contacted Stoke City FC about the estimated £100,000 damage to the away stand but has yet to receive a definite answer back.
Port Vale estimate damage caused by Stoke City hooligans could reach £100,000
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite estimates damage caused by Stoke City fans could cost as much as £100,000 to repair.
Port Vale owner makes statement on Stoke U21 game
Norman Smurthwaite has confirmed that the away support for Stoke City U21’s side will not be housed in the Railway stand.
Supporters Club chief welcomes decision to halt Stoke U21 ticket sales
Port Vale have decided not to open the Railway stand to away supporters for the controversial Checkatrade Trophy clash against Stoke City U21 side.
Port Vale could make transfer bid for striker
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that the club could make a bid for a forward before the transfer window shuts.
Norman Smurthwaite is back as Port Vale chairman
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Tony Fradley has stepped down as chairman of Port Vale with owner Norman Smurthwaite returning to the role.
Vale owner completes Nuneaton stadium purchase
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite’s bid to buy Nuneaton’s stadium has gone through after the deal was approved by the Football League.
Rumour: Port Vale “sign” striker, another on radar
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says one move is “over the line” with another player in negotiations.
Port Vale owner doesn’t anticipate selling club this season
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says talks with a potential buyer of the club have broken down.
Smurthwaite: Nuneaton bid doesn’t affect Port Vale
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says his bid to buy Nuneaton’s stadium doesn’t affect the Valiants.
Port Vale owner makes bid to buy non-league side’s ground
A report in the Coventry Telegraph says that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is trying to buy Nuneaton Town FC’s ground.
Vote: do you want Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite “gone”?
After the Port Vale owner said 5% of fans wanted him “gone” we’re asking you to vote on that very matter.
Smurthwaite in talks with buyer who want to buy the club while he owns the ground
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that he will enter talks with a potential buyer of the club.
Smurthwaite: I like honest and hard working Aspin
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is sure manager Neil Aspin will suceed and have a long-term Vale future.
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.