Former Port Vale owner says he won’t be buying Wigan Athetic
Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he has no interest in buying crisis club Wigan Athletic.
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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.
Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite reveals plans to sell Nuneaton stadium
Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has said he plans to sell Nuneaton Borough’s stadium, Liberty Way, in the next two months.
Port Vale owners clarify Norman Smurthwaite’s comments about “investment” in Port Vale
Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan have responded to comments from former owner Norman Smurthwaite in the Nottingham press.
No such bid: Smurthwaite denies Notts County bid
Smurthwaite denies Notts County bid: former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has denied a report in the Daily Mirror that he has made a bid for Notts County.
Former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite makes Notts County bid – claim
The Daily Mirror claims that former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has made a bid for relegated Notts County.
Port Vale the Norman Smurthwaite years – 2012 to 2019
Often controversial and certainly full of incident – here’s our account of the seven years association between Norman Smurthwaite and Port Vale FC.
Port Vale fans await news of club takeover
Port Vale supporters will be looking out for news on the potential takeover of the club by Synectics Solutions owners Kevin and Carol Shanahan.
Port Vale manager says everyone is on tenterhooks over takeover
Port Vale manager John Askey says that “everyone is on tenterhooks” about the proposed takeover of the club.
National newspaper says Port Vale sale is due to be completed soon
The Mirror says that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is set to complete the sale of the club very soon.
Port Vale owner denies interest in buying Notts County
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he has “no intention” of buying League Two rivals Notts County.
Port Vale owner linked with Notts County bid
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is one of three bidders for Notts County, the Nottingham Post claims.
Vale captain Tom Pope concerned by owner Norman Smurthwaite’s administration threat
Striker and club captain Tom Pope says that owner Norman Smurthwaite’s threat to put the club into administration “raises all sorts of concerns” and his “worry is for the club itself.”
Norman Smurthwaite claims unnamed Asian consortium interested in the club
Port Vale’s controversial owner Norman Smurthwaite says an Asian Consortium is interested in buying the club.
Local MP: Port Vale is more than one person’s ego
Stoke North MP Ruth Smeeth has hit out at Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite saying that the football club is “more than one person.”
OVF opinion: a club owner willfully damaging the club should be condemned
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding utterly condemns Norman Smurthwaite’s intentions to put the club into administration if an acceptable bid does not come forward.
“Disgrace” – reaction as Port Vale owner says the club “finishes in May”
Mark Porter, chairman of the Port Vale Supporters Club has called owner Norman Smurthwaite a “disgrace” after his extraordinary decision to put the club into administration if an acceptable buyer is not found.
Norman Smurthwaite will put Port Vale into adminstration in May
Smurthwaite administration threat: Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he will put the club into administration if a deal to sell the Valiants isn’t made by the 5th May.
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.
Port Vale Supporters Club partners with Blackpool Supporters Trust
Port Vale Supporters Club have announced a partnership with Blackpool Supporters Trust as efforts to change the club’s ownership continue.
Port Vale owner denies interest in buying Gateshead
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has denied any interest in purchasing National League side Gateshead.
Protests show majority want change – but it may take patience to bear fruit
Rob Fielding hails the thousands appealing for change at the club but says this could be a long-term protest campaign.
Potential owners: we’re still interested and we’d want fans to own Vale Park
Potential Port Vale owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan have told the Sentinel that they are still interested in buying the club.
Port Vale bidders: we have the skills to take the club forward
The owners of Synectics Solutions Carol and Kevin Shanahan say they have the “skills” to take Port Vale forward.
Norman Smurthwaite: I’ll only sell Port Vale for a single payment
In response to the news that Synectics Solutions have had a bid of £3.5m turned down, Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has issued a statement.
Synectics Solutions’ £3.5m bid for Port Vale is rejected
Local business Synectics Solutions have revealed they have had a £3.5m offer for Port Vale rejected.
I am supporting Black and Gold as things have to change at Port Vale FC
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the the club needs to be sold to a new owner and for that reason he is backing the Black and Gold protests.
Black and Gold protest group website is relaunched
The Black and Gold until it’s sold website, seen some seasons ago has been relaunched after supporter protests against current owner Norman Smurthwaite.