In their latest update to shareholders, administrators of the former Port Vale regime, Begsbie Traynor, say they are approaching new solicitors to discuss action against Perry Deakin and Peter Miller.
As the Sentinel reports that money may never be recovered from Peter Miller and Perry Deakin at least we can remind the online world what they did while at Vale Park…
A update from liquidators Begbies Traynor given at the Supporters Club AGM has revealed progress has been made in trying to recover money for unpaid shares.
We haven’t enough space to detail all the activities of the “MOLD” board but here as a permanent reminder is a brief recap of what they did.
OVF understands that the Port Vale Supporters Club are close to reaching the £6,000 target needed to take action against two former directors.
In his latest column, Rob Fielding says that “Monday night’s performance did much to quell any doubts about how Norman Smurthwaite will fare” and “the early signs are promising…”
Sole owner Norman Smurthwaite delivered an upbeat message to a Fans Forum saying that “I want to rekindle the Bill Bell days.”
Former chairman Paul Wildes said it was “very hard” to leave Vale Park but he thinks the club has a “fantastic” future ahead of it under sole owner Norman Smurthwaite.
6 Towns Radio interviewed Norman Smurthwaite following the departure of Paul Wildes and admitted he was “gutted” by the departure of his business partner.
Port Vale Supporters Club chair Ally Simcock has told the Sentinel that Monday’s fan forum is “a perfect opportunity to ask questions.”
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says the “worst-kept secret at Vale Park since Robin van der Laan’s love of crisps has finally been revealed” but “let’s stick together, support Norman.”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
Chairman Paul Wildes has spoken to the Sentinel about his plans for the club and says that the club are “having a real push to make the match-day experience better – we’re listening to fans and trying to give them what they want.”
Chairman Paul Wildes says the club has no plans to “consolidate” next season and will back Micky Adams in a bid to potentially get back-to-back promotions.
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on the differences between December 2012 and December 2011 and concludes that Vale fans should “thank their lucky stars” that things have changed for the better.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that Vale fans who decided to take a stand against the inept Vale Park boardroom can be very proud of where the club stands at this moment.
Port Vale’s administrators have confirmed that they have spoken to Staffordshire Police with regards to the hugely controversial “nil-paid” shares issue involving former directors Perry Deakin and Peter Miller.
Former chairman and CEO Bill Bratt appears to have whitewashed his considerable part in producing Port Vale’s financial woes and has told the Sentinel that he would step forward to rescue the club if no other bidders are acceptable.