Rumour: Port Vale “sign” striker, another on radar
2018-06-07
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says one move is “over the line” with another player in negotiations.Read More →
Port Vale owner doesn’t anticipate selling club this season
2018-06-06
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says talks with a potential buyer of the club have broken down.Read More →
Port Vale owner makes bid to buy non-league side’s ground
2018-06-05
A report in the Coventry Telegraph says that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is trying to buy Nuneaton Town FC’s ground.Read More →
Vote: do you want Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite “gone”?
2018-04-12
After the Port Vale owner said 5% of fans wanted him “gone” we’re asking you to vote on that very matter.Read More →
Smurthwaite in talks with buyer who want to buy the club while he owns the ground
2018-04-12
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that he will enter talks with a potential buyer of the club.Read More →
Smurthwaite: I like honest and hard working Aspin
2018-03-28
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is sure manager Neil Aspin will suceed and have a long-term Vale future.Read More →
Smurthwaite: I will not discuss the asking price for the club
2018-03-27
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.Read More →
Opinion: despite the Q&A, Port Vale’s finances don’t add up
2018-03-25
Rob Fielding says that one conclusion that many fans will draw from the Q&A meeting with Norman Smurthwaite on Thursday is that the club’s finances just don’t seem to add up.Read More →
Smurthwaite: Vale losing £160,000 per month and need £820,000 over the summer
2018-03-22
During a highly charged Q&A session with supporters, owner Norman Smurthwaite claimed that Port Vale was losing up to £160,000 per month and would need £820,000 to stay afloat until the start of next season.Read More →
Hot Topic: the Norman Smurthwaite Q&A meeting
2018-03-22
Discuss the Q&A with the Port Vale owner on our dedicated forum thread (only registered users can post)Read More →
Opinion: is it all pretence?
2018-03-20
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says ahead of the supporters’ meeting it’s time to “stand down Norman, stand down please…”Read More →
Micky Adams urges Norman Smurthwaite to sell the club
2018-03-01
Former manager Micky Adams has urged owner Norman Smurthwaite to sell the football club.Read More →
Opinion: worrying times for Vale fans are owner’s not manager’s fault
2018-02-25
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the club’s Football League future could be in serious doubt and that one person will be to blame if it does go down…Read More →
Owner Norman Smurthwaite will answer questions in fans forum
2018-02-22
The Port Vale Supporters Club have announced that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite will attend a fans forum in March.Read More →
Vale need clear long-term plans and if not, a change of ownership
2018-02-11
Rob Fielding says the club need to either produce a long-term, coherent vision or sell to new owners who can deliver that vision.Read More →
Opinion: now the Hugill deal is done where should the money go?
2018-02-04
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the Hugill money should be split between investment in the squad and paying off directors’ loans.Read More →
OVF 2017 review: our quotes of the year
2017-12-31
In our series of features covering 2017 we look at what we consider to be the most memorable quotes of 2017Read More →
A good Friday for Port Vale FC
2017-12-22
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises two positive pieces of news from the club.Read More →