It’s good to talk, but don’t muddy the waters
Rob Fielding welcomes Norman Smurthwaite’s comments that he wants to listen to fans’ views but he also hopes this will not diminish the power of the Supporters Club.
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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.
Rob Fielding welcomes Norman Smurthwaite’s comments that he wants to listen to fans’ views but he also hopes this will not diminish the power of the Supporters Club.
Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he would welcome contributions from fans on how the club should operate.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is “pretty confident” that manager Micky Adams will stay but he will not pressure him into a deadline to agree a new deal.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has opposed “short term” plans by Greg Dyke’s FA commission.
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that “other people want to talk to me” as he weighs up a contract offer from the Valiants.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he would invest up to £300,000 into the transfer budget.
Norman Smurthwaite says he accepts he is “partly responsible” for delays in Micky Adams being offered a contract but he has confirmed that “Micky’s contract will be put in front of him” next week.
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Norman Smurthwaite has issued a statement in response to recent developments at the club.
Port Vale have ended their kit deal with Sondico and will announce a new kit manufacturer on Friday, Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel.
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has spoken to the Sentinel about the club’s transfer embargo and told them that it has been in place since the start of the season.
Rob Fielding says that the recent tweet from owner Norman Smurthwaite once again highlights the need for a CEO at the club.
Port Vale supporter Tom Bourne, who runs the Vital Vale website, offers his views on the long-running Adams contract saga.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams says he is encouraged by Chairman Norman Smurthwaite’s remarks on his contract but says until he sees the deal then he has “nothing to add.”
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he expects manager Micky Adams to sign a new contract within the next two weeks.
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that the relationship between himself and owner Norman Smurthwaite is fine and the pair “haven’t got the sort of relationship that everyone says we have got.”
In a move that could have repercussions for 14 out of contract players and manager Micky Adams, it’s been claimed that Vale’s playing budget will be much reduced next season.
Norman Smurthwaite has rubbished tabloid reports of exit but says he won’t expect Micky Adams to make a decision before the end of the month.
Manager Micky Adams says there is still nothing to add regarding an offer of a new contract at the club.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says that initial contract talks with manager Micky Adams have begun – although a written offer is yet to be made.
Vale fans will get the chance to spend an evening with Paul Merson, Frank Bruno and chairman Norman Smurthwaite after a number of events were announced.
Micky Adams has told the press that the Vale chairman now “has to deliver” a contract and if it’s suitable he’s “never expressed a desire to leave this place”
There appears to be two conflicting views of the Micky Adams contract debate this weekend with a national newspaper contradicting Chairman Norman Surthwaite’s optimistic view of events.
Influential football blog 200% has published its report on what it calls a “revisit” to the club since it “emerged from financial and ownership crisis.”
Staffordshire police have cut the bill for the policing of the game against Wolves by almost 50% after Chairman Norman Smurthwaite challenged the amount charged.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite criticises former Chairman Paul Wildes for almost sacking the manager and claims that he wants Adams to stay.