The football world may not know it yet – but Vale are building a footballing philosophy
OVF editor Rob Fielding says – whisper it quietly – but Vale have a method to the footballing side and it’s one that could be a successful one.
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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.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says – whisper it quietly – but Vale have a method to the footballing side and it’s one that could be a successful one.
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to deny claims in the Guardian newspaper that Neil Redfearn was offered the Port Vale job.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has said the club may sign up to four new players in the near future.
In a wide ranging interview Chairman Norman Smurthwaite and Bruno Ribeiro told BBC Radio Stoke’s Lee Blakeman about a busy summer for the club.
Share your thoughts before, during and after the live Q&A with manager Bruno Ribeiro and owner Norman Smurthwaite on BBC Radio Stoke’s Sport at Six programme.
Norman Smurthwaite has appeared to suggest that the Valiants will not be making a move for trialist Nathan Tyson.
In a series of tweets, Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that there could be another new player arriving at the club.
Did the Port Vale chairman just suggest that a Port Vale return for striker Tom Pope may be a possibility?
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that the club has banned the local newspaper, the Sentinel, after they failed to apologise for posting a “complete lie” on Facebook.
Port Vale FC chairman says he is “disappointed” after receiving a transfer request from last season’s player of the year.
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has said he will issue a statement “if appropriate” after he was questioned on Twitter about the rumoured departures of Anthony Grant and Sam Foley.
In a wide ranging interview with BBC Radio Stoke, Norman Smurthwaite has promised new additions, including two Internationals and expects the side to challenge for the top six.
Port Vale owner Norman Surthwaite has tweeted suggesting that there could be an “interesting addition” but it is unclear if he means a friendly game or a new signing.
Enoch Andoh’s agent Saif Rubie has called on Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite to negotiate a “fair” deal with the winger.
A tweet from chairman Norman Smurthwaite indicates that winger Enoch Andoh is set to leave Vale Park.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to say he is visiting Monaco in order to get “a bit of business done” and that two signings are set to be announced by the club.
Monday is expected to be another busy day at Vale Park with the club expected to unveil the signing of two new players.
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to say that deals with two new players have been agreed and the signings will be announced on Monday.
A series of tweets by owner Norman Smurthwaite suggest further signings are due at Vale Park although it is unclear how many players will be coming.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has indicated that five players will agree terms with Port Vale on Friday.
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to hint that Thursday is set to be a busy day as fans await new signings at Vale Park.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he may hand striker Achille Campion another chance at the club.
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has predicted a “busy day” on Thursday after revealing that the club have agreed a transfer fee for a striker.
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted about a striker that the Valiants are about to sign noting that the player looks “superb”
A tweet from Norman Smurthwaite says that there will be no announcement of new players on Monday.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to indicate that the club are about to announce some potentially exciting new signings.
Monday looks like being another big news day for Port Vale with a new signing arriving and two friendly games set to be announced.