Port Vale statement over takeover talks

Port Vale Football Club have released a statement following talks with Newcastle-under-Lyme businessman Mo Chaudry over his takeover bid.

“Representatives of Port Vale Football Club have now met with Mr. Chaudry and his representatives. Those discussions were in confidence and any further comment from either party is inappropriate at this stage.

Mo Chaudry

The club’s board wishes to reiterate that it is committed to seeking further investment in the club.

It is enshrined within the club’s institution that no single shareholder should hold more than 24.9% of the club and this reflects the ethos of Valiant 2001, which gave rise to the club’s current structure. It is the board’s view that any new investment should adhere to Valiant 2001 principles.

Any credible and substantive investment proposals received by the club will be properly considered to evaluate their merits and appropriate action will be taken by the board in the light of such evaluation.

The team is making excellent progress this year and the support of the fans has been integral to this. The board is confident that the vast majority of supporters appreciate that stability and unity within the club is essential in the coming months, as the success of the season is defined.”

Port Vale’s next match with take place at Vale Park on Boxing Day against Lincoln City.

 

Port Vale look to bounce back from Morecambe

Port Vale look to avenge last week’s 1-0 defeat to Morecambe with a win over Barnet at Vale Park tomorrow (December 18).

Vale sit second, just two points off table toppers Chesterfield, but Barnet are reeling in the drop zone and are yet to win away from their Underhill home this season.

Defender Kris Taylor has said that Vale can not afford to be complacent.

Vale Park

He told the club’s website: “Sometimes people look at the table and think you should beat certain sides, but every game at this level is a test.

“Not only are we near the top so teams raise their game against us, they are fighting for survival.”

Micky Adams’s men have only lost one league match at home this year, but they will be hoping to fire a few past Barnet, having only scored ten goals from eight home games this season.

Kick-off is 3.00pm.

Early inspection postpones Port Vale match

Port Vale’s clash with Stevenage has been postponed after an early pitch inspection.

The Saturday match has fallen foul of the freezing weather conditions that grip North Staffordshire, following a 12.30pm referee pitch inspection.

 The Vale Park pitch has remained covered since last Friday’s FA Cup victory over Accrington, but with further snow forecast and the icy conditions set to continue, it was decided there was no prospect of the game going ahead.

Micky Adams told the clubs website: “We are glad an early decision was made because we can decide what to do with the players now. We can’t help the elements but at least we all know where we are now.

“It is frustrating because we were on fine form and needed a game and Stevenage would have posed a stern test.”

Betting odds for North Staffs football this weekend

Fancy a flutter this weekend? Christopher Finch has a look at some of our sides as they shape up for tomorrow’s matches.

Stoke City travel to the Hawthorns to take on West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League, but find themselves second favourites at 13/5, with the Baggies available at 5/4. In a battle of two sides currently sitting mid-table, a 23/10 draw looks a tempting bet.

Will you be in for a good return?

Meanwhile down in League Two, Burton Albion entertain high-flying Bury on Friday night as 11/8 favourites, with the visitors best priced at 17/8. You can get 12/5 on this match finishing level.

Port Vale (6/4) are looking to close the gap on leaders Chesterfield, and welcome fourth-placed Wycombe Wanderers (21/10) to Vale Park. With the home team having drawn five of their last six league matches, that result here is available at 23/10.

Struggling Stafford Rangers are 4/1 outsiders as they take a break from league action with an FA Trophy trip to Blyth Spartans (4/6), with the draw at 3/1.

North Staffs Football encourages responsible betting.

Match preview: Port Vale vs Wycombe Wanderers

Port Vale entertain Wycombe Wanderers in a top of the table clash at Vale Park the host sit second in League Two, the visitors are just outside the automatic promotion spots in fourth, writes James Hale.

Micky Adams side’s attention turns back to the league after victory in an FA Cup replay over non- league side Dartford.

Vale have failed to score in their last two league matches, drawing both, while Wycombe have won three of their previous four matches.

The hosts who are in talks with an American investor will hope to put on a performance for the perspective buyers.

A victory could see them regain top spot in the division.

Victory for Wanderers will see them leapfrog Vale into the automatic promotion places.

Kick-off is 3.00pm at Vale Park.

North Staffs Football predicts: Port Vale 2-2 Wycombe

Click below to see Sam Morris’s report for Staffs Live as players from both side’s give their thoughts ahead of the match.

Vale cruise past Dartford in FA Cup replay

Port Vale eased into the second round of the FA Cup, seeing off non-league Dartford in last night’s (Nov 16) replay at Vale Park, writes Lewis Davies.
 
Marc Richards scored a brace before Sean Rigg and namesake Justin Richards made the game a rout.
 
The original tie had finished 1-1 in Kent but M. Richards settled the home side’s nerves when he hit home a 15th minute penalty after Gary Roberts was brought down in the box by Paul Goodacre.

Vale Park

 
That chalked up Richards eleventh goal of the campaign and he made it twelve just ten minutes later, hitting Kris Taylor’s cross past Andrew Young in the Dartford goal.
 
Despite starting the second-half brightly, the visitors went three goals down this time Rob Taylor provided the cross for Rigg to finish.
 
Vale fans will have been pleased to see J. Richards end his recent dip in form as he scored from M. Richards’ through ball to make it 4-0.

Micky Adams’s men will now face Accrington Stanley at Vale Park in the second-round, to be played on Nov 27.

To see Marc Richards penalty click below.