Rob Page agrees two-year deal
Port Vale have announced that Rob Page has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Norman 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.
Smurthwaite gives Page a clean slate
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told Signal Sport that manager Rob Page will be allowed to work “without any handcuffs of anything to do with the past.”
Smurthwaite hits back at “AWOL” Nimely
Norman Smurthwaite says wantaway striker Alex Nimely “disappeared” because he wasn’t selected in a matchday squad.
Smurthwaite backs Page to rebuild Vale
Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he wants Rob Page to be the Vale manager next season and to rebuild the side.
Smurthwaite warns players over futures
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted about Vale’s defeat to Crawley and warned players that they are playing for their futures.
Smurthwaite: two players could join Vale
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told OVF viewers that the club could potentially add two new players to its squad.
Club releases statement on policing
Port Vale FC have issued an official statement regarding the policing costs of the club’s games.
Port Vale dispute policing costs
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Port Vale FC are involved in a disagreement over policing costs that almost resulted in the game against Doncaster being postponed.
Smurthwaite criticises Adams’ summer deals
Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that former manager Micky Adams “bought some players quickly” in the summer after his hopes of a Championship move were quashed.
Smurthwaite checks out new player?
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has revealed that he scouted a potential new signing for the club on Tuesday night.
All B******t – Norman’s reply to Barnsley
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite hasn’t minced his words when responding to Barnsley’s suggestion that Vale haven’t replied to an enquiry about Tom Pope.
Vale: No Barnsley approach for Pope
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has reiterated that he has received no contact from Barnsley regarding striker Tom Pope.
“Cheaper for us not to have Crewe fans…”
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that it would be cheaper not to have away fans for the game against Crewe because of the high costs of policing the game.
Vale to sue paper over Evans story?
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has indicated that the club may take legal action over a Sunday Star article linking Ched Evans with a move to Vale.
Smurthwaite: Vale WON’T sign Evans
Port Vale chairman denies reports in a national newspaper that Port Vale are set to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Vale put faith in youth
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that the club will bring in more young players as it continues to put the focus on youth.
Port Vale to open Marshall talks
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has revealed that the club will start contract talks with winger Mark Marshall.
Media claim Streete was scouted player
The Newcastle Chronicle newspaper says that Newcastle’s Remie Streete was the player that was scouted by chairman Norman Smurthwaite on Monday evening.
Neil Aspin, Jamie Vardy and Norman’s plans
Rob Fielding argues that if Norman Smurthwaite is looking for a manager to unearth potential new talent, then Neil Aspin could be a prime candidate.
Page given six weeks to prove himself
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that a decision on interim manager Rob Page will not be taken until the end of October.
“More than a manager…”
Norman Smurthwaite has told a press conference that Micky Adams did more than manage and helped bring money into the club.
Smurthwaite happy with transfer deals
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says that he has “been able to deliver what Micky Adams has asked for” after the club concluded its transfer business with the signing of striker Achille Campion.
Smurthwaite takes ice bucket challenge
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite accepted a challenge from manager Micky Adams and undertaken an ice bucket challenge in support of ALS.
Adams targets two more signings
The Sentinel claims that Micky Adams wants two new additions to his squad before the transfer window closes.
Opinion: a good summer for the Vale
Rob Fielding reflects on how Vale have fared over the summer months and it’s fair to say that things are pretty positive at Vale Park right now.
Vale owner ‘doubles’ his investment
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he has personally put £500,000 into the club this season – double the amount he planned to do.