Chairman says Port Vale is in contract talks with key duo
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says that contract negotiations are underway with defender Remie Streete and midfielder Sam Foley.
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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.
Port Vale owner says club and ground will not be sold separately
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says that he will sell both the football club and the Vale Park stadium if an suitable party takes over.
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Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite posted on the OVF forum that “when the right party comes along l will hand over the reins.”
A nine point long-term plan to turn Port Vale’s fortunes around
OVF forum user Iron Curtain has an nine point long-term plan that he urges owner Norman Smurthwaite to adopt.
Port Vale issue statement on Bristol Rovers game incidents
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Confusion surrounds Jak Alnwick’s potential move to Glasgow Rangers after Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite told the media that the terms of the transfer were “unacceptable.”
Smurthwaite suggests Grant will stay till end of the season
Tweets by Chairman Norman Smurthwaite appear to suggest that bids have been turned down for Anthony Grant and the midfielder will remain at the club.
Vale could net sell-on fee if Jordan Hugill moves on
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to confirm that Port Vale could net a sell-on fee if former striker Jordan Hugill moves to Ipswich Town.
Does Smurthwaite tweet hint at new Port Vale signing?
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted and appeared to indicate that the club are set to sign a new player.
Michael Brown given contract extension as Paataleinen is ruled out of manager role
Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that Michael Brown has been given a contract extension and will remain at Vale Park either as manager or as assistant.
Port Vale need to appoint a proper CEO with a long-term vision for the club
Rob Fielding says that mistakes in managerial appointments and supporter apathy show why the club really needs a proper CEO who can plan for the long-term development of the club.
Make a quick appointment or make Brown caretaker till season’s end
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that uncertainty over the manager’s position could damage the club’s chances on the pitch.
Smurthwaite concedes defeat in bid to sign Alex Jones on permanent deal
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite claims that a failure to agree terms with Alex Jones’ agent caused a permanent deal for the forward to break down.
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NS: Plan B is activated and Vale will sign higher grade players
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is looking to add experienced and quality players to the squad as he looks for a “Plan B”.
Bruno Ribeiro’s Port Vale future appears to be on a knife edge
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has given the strongest indication yet that manager Bruno Ribeiro could be set to depart Vale Park.
Smurthwaite: I want to keep Grant but his conduct was a disgrace
In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio Stoke, owner Norman Smurthwaite has strongly criticised Anthony Grant for his conduct against Fleetwood but reiterates he wants to keep the player. On Anthony Grant’s FA ban… Nobody could have stopped him, for all the things I am reading that the management should have held him back… “The […]
Port Vale’s faith in youth could still pay off for Norman Smurthwaite
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Smurthwaite tweet suggests new signing is imminent
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Does Norman Smurthwaite’s tweet hint at new Port Vale signing?
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is no stranger to enigmatic tweets and his latest offering may intregue Vale supporters.
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Norman Smurthwaite says he has been speaking to Nathan Smith’s agent about a new contract for the impressive young defender.
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