Smurthwaite: Winger has joined but Vale are awaiting International clearance
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has said that the club have agreed terms with a new winger but the club are awaiting “International clearance”.
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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 denies Romanian’s Port Vale “job offer” claim
Norman Smurthwaite has denied a claim by Romanian manager Marius Șumudică after he had said that he had turned down a job offer from Port Vale.
Port Vale close to signing left-back, winger and striker
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says the club could have three new players in place ahead of Saturday’s game with Scunthorpe United.
Port Vale bid for Newcastle striker Adam Armstrong rejected?
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to say that the club have had a bid for Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong rejected.
Smurthwaite: Vale missed out on signing Leon Best
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to say that Port Vale have missed out on signing striker Leon Best.
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.
Port Vale owner denies Guardian’s Neil Redfearn claim
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to deny claims in the Guardian newspaper that Neil Redfearn was offered the Port Vale job.
Smurthwaite: Vale may bring up to FOUR new signings in
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has said the club may sign up to four new players in the near future.
Radio Stoke Q&A: Loza no-go, Norwich eye player and Norman wants to blow your mind
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.
Your views: Smurthwaite and Ribeiro Q&A on BBC Radio Stoke
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.
Smurthwaite appears to rule out Vale move for Nathan Tyson
Norman Smurthwaite has appeared to suggest that the Valiants will not be making a move for trialist Nathan Tyson.
Smurthwaite hints at new signing and would consider Pope return
In a series of tweets, Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that there could be another new player arriving at the club.
Twitter: Did Norman Smurthwaite just show an interest in Tom Pope return?
Did the Port Vale chairman just suggest that a Port Vale return for striker Tom Pope may be a possibility?
Smurthwaite: Vale waiting for apology from Sentinel over Facebook posting
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.
Smurthwaite confirms Grant has made transfer request
Port Vale FC chairman says he is “disappointed” after receiving a transfer request from last season’s player of the year.
Norman Smurthwaite responds to Grant and Foley rumours
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.
Port Vale owner says club will sign two International players
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.
Smurthwaite hints at “interesting addition”
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.
Andoh agent makes appeal for Smurthwaite to negotiate
Enoch Andoh’s agent Saif Rubie has called on Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite to negotiate a “fair” deal with the winger.
Enoch Andoh set to depart Vale Park
A tweet from chairman Norman Smurthwaite indicates that winger Enoch Andoh is set to leave Vale Park.
Smurthwaite: Port Vale set to announce two signings
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.
Vale set to unveil new signings and are in talks with striker
Monday is expected to be another busy day at Vale Park with the club expected to unveil the signing of two new players.
Smurthwaite: two more signings to be announced on Monday
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to say that deals with two new players have been agreed and the signings will be announced on Monday.
Smurthwaite’s tweets hint at further Vale signings
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.
Five players to sign on Friday?
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Smurthwaite: it’s going to be a “busy” and “cosmopolitan” day
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to hint that Thursday is set to be a busy day as fans await new signings at Vale Park.