Port Vale owner hints at another high-profile signing
Norman Smurthwaite tweets that his “sweets jar is being broken in the morning” as speculation of a new signing mounts.
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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.
Norman Smurthwaite tweets that his “sweets jar is being broken in the morning” as speculation of a new signing mounts.
Port Vale have announced that they will be providing in-house catering next season along with the launch of a “Vale Deli” and the trial of a pre-paid system.
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has told OVF readers that he will personally fund all future summer deals and that the Ryan Inniss deal is “in question.”
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is interested in buying the site of the former Co-Op store next to Vale Park.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has been interviewed by BBC Radio Stoke about the playing budget for the next season.
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted that Port Vale missed out on the signing of former Swindon top-scorer Andy Williams.
Port Vale target Remie Streete has announced that he will sign for a “new club” on Monday afternoon.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he may personally inject money to sign defender Remie Streete but only if he “sees the support of the fans.”
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has indicated that Chris Lines could leave if Bristol Rovers make an offer and Michael O’Connor agrees a new deal with the club.
Norman Smurthwaite never claimed Doncaster Rovers are “after” Michael O’Connor. In fact he says that no other club has made an offer for the midfielder – words that prove Rovers manager Paul Dickov was wrong to tell the Vale chairman to keep his “mouth shut.”
Doncaster Rovers manager Paul Dickov says he is interested in signing Tom Pope but he is not interested in midfielder Michael O’Connor.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite said that he would be in discussions with Crystal Palace about the loan signing of Ryan Inniss and another unnamed player this weekend.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that Michael O’Connor is “happy with the package” and “no other club has made an offer” for the player of the year.
Port Vale supporters can listen to Chairman Norman Smurthwaite live from 6pm on Monday Evening.
Rob Fielding feels that Tom Pope will leave but he hopes fans appreciate his contribution should he leave Vale Park.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has offered to assist Coventry cancer victim Kane Orchard, who is awaiting a crucial bone marrow transplant.
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is travelling to Selhurst Park at the end of May to discuss terms for a possible loan move.
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he will only provide additional funds ” if I see the appetite or opportunity.”
Port Vale have announced that Rob Page has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told Signal Sport that manager Rob Page will be allowed to work “without any handcuffs of anything to do with the past.”
Norman Smurthwaite says wantaway striker Alex Nimely “disappeared” because he wasn’t selected in a matchday squad.
Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he wants Rob Page to be the Vale manager next season and to rebuild the side.
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted about Vale’s defeat to Crawley and warned players that they are playing for their futures.
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told OVF viewers that the club could potentially add two new players to its squad.
Port Vale FC have issued an official statement regarding the policing costs of the club’s games.
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Port Vale FC are involved in a disagreement over policing costs that almost resulted in the game against Doncaster being postponed.
Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that former manager Micky Adams “bought some players quickly” in the summer after his hopes of a Championship move were quashed.