Originally Posted by
AstonAlex
The main difference seems to be that Smurf owns 100% of the Vale and can do pretty much as he pleases. I know that Hassall has restructured the Alex for his own financial gain and, as majority shareholder, has a pretty free reign but it seems to be in his interest to keep the club going so that he can maximise his personal income. The other thing of course is that, as has been said, we never see him whereas Smurf, like Boris Johnson, can’t help himself but make public appearances and utterances, each of which can look dafter than the last!
It looks as though he is ready to sell up, and I wish you all the best saving your club. I suspect he will have lost money whilst owning the Vale (am ready to be corrected) where Hassall certainly hasn’t. Either way, with Bury the latest club not to pay their players this month, I reckon we are comparatively well off at Crewe, with a Chairman who is working hard to keep us solvent, even profitable, and maintain the traditions of the club.
I guess the overall lesson is Beware of anyone called Norman!!!