Robbie Williams is reportedly set to enter a bid to purchase his beloved Port Vale Soccer Membership.
Robbie Williams is reportedly set to enter a bid to purchase his beloved Port Vale Soccer Membership
The previous Take That singer, 49, has been a life-long fan of the staff in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, the place he was raised, and it’s stated he has been backed by a consortium to take over the League One facet, with a possible TV spin-off connected to the challenge.
A supply informed The Solar: “It’s actually early days, however Robbie’s been formally approached to see if he’s curious about fronting a bid.
“Port Vale stays one in every of (Robbie’s) biggest loves, and it’s all the time been a dream to be extra concerned. He’s had a few conferences, and his backers are extremely excited.
“They really feel Robbie would add the star high quality, and make Port Vale a significant participant.”
If dad-of-four Robbie did purchase into Port Vale, he can be following within the footsteps of Wrexham house owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, in addition to NFL star Tom Brady, who invested in Birmingham Metropolis FC.
The Solar’s insider added: “Seeing what Ryan and Rob have finished with Wrexham – the elevated footfall, merchandise gross sales and basic profile construct – is inspiring. Port Vale followers love Robbie and, on paper, it’s a match made in heaven.”
Robbie, who co-created the Soccer Help charity soccer matches, performed for his beloved membership at Vale Park in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in a 2001 testimonial, and later helped design their shirts.
He additionally based his US-based soccer staff in 2005 known as Los Angeles Vale.
Soccer fanatic Robbie was beforehand quoted by The Solar saying within the US about actor Ryan’s funding within the Wrexham soccer membership: “The Ryan Reynolds factor is intoxicating. It’s an attractive story. It’s fascinating. It’s a fairytale.
“I’d prefer to be concerned in one thing like that. My large love in soccer is Port Vale, a really small staff within the UK, so someplace down the road I’ll have one thing to do with it.”