Smurthwaite could bring back Achille Campion
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he may hand striker Achille Campion another chance at the club.
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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 agree transfer fee, striker to sign on Thursday
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has predicted a “busy day” on Thursday after revealing that the club have agreed a transfer fee for a striker.
Smurthwaite hints at “superb” Vale striker signing
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted about a striker that the Valiants are about to sign noting that the player looks “superb”
New Port Vale signings to be announced on Tuesday
A tweet from Norman Smurthwaite says that there will be no announcement of new players on Monday.
“The conveyor belt of talent arriving at Vale Park has started…”
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to indicate that the club are about to announce some potentially exciting new signings.
Centre-half flying in to meet Valiants on Monday
Monday looks like being another big news day for Port Vale with a new signing arriving and two friendly games set to be announced.
Smurthwaite: Vale miss out on Sporting Lisbon friendly
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted that Vale have missed out on a chance of a friendly against Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon.
Make no mistake – this is a huge summer gamble by Vale
It’s been a dramatic and controversial summer and it seems there is more to come… Rob Fielding offers his opinion on Vale’s off-season business.
Smurthwaite says club has manager and offers made to 13 new players
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to allay fears about Vale’s summer recruitment policy saying that the club has a new manager
Owner claims low budget was to engineer Page exit
In a somewhat unusual tweet, Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that the summer’s low budget was intended to persuade manager Rob Page and out-of-contract players to leave.
Smurthwaite has meeting with managerial candidate
Norman Smurthwaite has revealed that he is talks with a potential candidate to be the club’s new manager.
Norman Smurthwaite dismisses Sentinel’s Paul Dickov claim
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted to deny press reports that Paul Dickov is a candidate for the vacant manager’s role.
Vale owner dismisses Sky Sports Kuqi claims
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that Shefki Kuqi is not on the shortlist to be the next Port Vale manager.
Time to move on from unhelpful remarks?
Rob Fielding finds some refreshing honesty in Norman Smurthwaite’s comments but wonders if the Chairman should now act to prevent more unhelpful remarks.
Daily Mail: Jose Mourinho contacted Port Vale
National newspaper the Daily Mail suggests Man Utd boss spoke to Norman Smurthwaite to recommend a Portuguese coach.
Smurthwaite: AJ agent wanted “six-fold salary increase”
Smurthwaite has confirmed to BBC Radio Stoke that the striker will be leaving the club.
BBC Radio Stoke: AJ Leitch-Smith to leave Port Vale
BBC Radio Stoke claim that chairman Norman Smurthwaite has confirmed to them that striker AJ Leitch-Smith is leaving the club.
Fair play to Vale as they give wide-ranging update
Rob Fielding says the club deserve some praise for their video update with the Chairman.
Video: three ‘outstanding’ candidates for manager
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has spoken to the official Port Vale website about the search for a new manager.
Do the chairman’s tweets miss the point?
Rob Fielding is confused by what he sees as mixed messages on social media that miss the point.
Smurthwaite says manager appointment is weeks away
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says the club’s new manager won’t be unveiled until “third week of June”
The club is at a low point – we need a fresh approach
Site editor Rob Fielding says a change of attitude is needed by Port Vale as the club enters a low ebb.
Rob Page praises owner and issues rallying call to fans
Manager Rob Page has praised “excellent” owner Norman Smurthwaite and called on fans to “rally together” and buy a season ticket.
Potential legal dispute over ownership of Vale Park buildings
A possible legal dispute over the ownership of buildings at Vale Park could take place in the near future.
Statement on potential US takeover expected this week
Port Vale US bid: Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite is expected to make a statement on how talks with a US consortium progressed.
Norm in the USA: Vale owner jets out for takeover talks
The Staffordshire Sentinel reports that Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is to visit the USA for “crucial” takeover talks.