Adams’ future at Vale Park is still unclear
Micky Adams has refused to comment on contract negotiations to extend his stay at the club and has even hinted that this season could even be his last at the 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.
Micky Adams has refused to comment on contract negotiations to extend his stay at the club and has even hinted that this season could even be his last at the club.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite will be in attendance at Thursday’s Supporters Club meeting to answer questions from supporters.
If you missed it on Friday, you can listen again to Norman Smurthwaite’s hour-long interview on Signal 2.
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he understands the importance of the Capital One as Vale take on local rivals Walsall on Tuesday evening.
Rob Fielding reflects on some “remarkably good off-pitch work”, hopes that the players rise to the task and pays tribute to OVF administrator Pete Tindall.
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he hopes to add two more faces to his squad following conversations with owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Norman Smurthwaite has told Port Vale fans to not take things for granted as the Valiants step up to League One.
Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he will “make sure there’s enough depth in our squad for next season” as he considers the possibility of increasing Micky Adams’ transfer funds.
Port Vale Supporters Club have published details of a meeting with Norman Smurthwaite during which the owner asked fans to send in their wish lists and also wants to know if there would be support for completing the unfinished part of the Lorne St stand during the season.
A tweet from Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite confirms that a shirt sponsorship deal for next season has been completed and will be announced soon.
In his latest column, Rob Fielding says that “Monday night’s performance did much to quell any doubts about how Norman Smurthwaite will fare” and “the early signs are promising…”
Supporters who were unable to attend the Fans Forum on Monday evening can watch a video of proceedings courtesy of the Port Vale Supporters Club.
Sole owner Norman Smurthwaite delivered an upbeat message to a Fans Forum saying that “I want to rekindle the Bill Bell days.”
Former chairman Paul Wildes said it was “very hard” to leave Vale Park but he thinks the club has a “fantastic” future ahead of it under sole owner Norman Smurthwaite.
6 Towns Radio interviewed Norman Smurthwaite following the departure of Paul Wildes and admitted he was “gutted” by the departure of his business partner.
OVF understands that Monday’s Fans Forum will be recorded by Port Vale Supporters Club so that those unable to attend will be able to listen to the proceedings.
Norman Smurthwaite has admitted that manager Micky Adams was “unhappy” that Paul Wildes has departed the club but the Chairman says that the manager will be offered a new, improved contract and a 30% increase in his transfer budget.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
Norman Smurthwaite has become the sole owner of Port Vale after Paul Wildes stepped down from his current position following the sale of his 50% share in Alchemy Investment Group, which owns the club.
Port Vale Supporters Club will be hosting a Supporters’ Club Meeting and fans forum, on Monday 20th May in the Valiants Suite at 7:30pm.
There’s not many football fans who can say that they serenaded their chief executive while said CEO was dressed as a Smurf.
Port Vale CEO Norman Smurthwaite will be live on Signal 2 radio this Friday – and Vale fans have a chance to ask him a question via the OVF forum.
Here are some superb photos from fans including plenty of Tom Pope, a superb panoramic view of Vale Park and lots of images of fans celebrating.
OVF founder Rob Fielding was impressed after meeting Chairman Paul Wildes and CEO Norman Smurthwaite on Tuesday evening and he believes the club’s owners appreciate the value of fans’ websites such as this one.
Port Vale CEO Norman Smurthwaite has called on the side to deliver four straight wins and confirm their promotion to League One.
Port Vale CEO Norman Smurthwaite has told Martin Tideswell that the players and coaching staff “need us – the owners, the staff at the club and – crucially – the fans, to put our arms around them and make them feel warm and loved.”
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted that he will “pledge his support to MA his support staff & players” after the team came in for some criticism following their run of poor form.